The Covenant Between the Pieces | October 22nd, 2026

See today's text here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jwt6...) ! In this episode of The Daily Derech, Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores Parashat Lech Lecha, Hilchot Shabbat, and a teaching from Menorat HaMaor about responding to injustice and suffering. The Me’am Loez section examines Abraham’s covenant with God, in which animals are divided as part of the covenant ceremony. Ramban interprets the animals as representing empires that will oppress the Jewish people, while the uncut bird symbolizes their survival through suffering and eventual redemption. The Rambam section addresses whether Jews may assist an idolatrous woman giving birth on Shabbat. Although the ruling generally prohibits such assistance, Rabbi Rubenstein explains that most authorities permit it when refusal would create ill will, reflecting the Torah’s commitment to peace. The Menorat HaMaor section explores robbery and its connection to famine and suffering. Drawing on Amos and other biblical passages, it emphasizes that enjoying luxuries while neglecting the poor demands moral reflection and repentance. Toady's text: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jwt6... Learn more at exploringjudaism.org/thedailyderech (http://exploringjudaism.org/thedailyd...) and reach out to Rabbi Rubenstein here (https://www.templeofaaron.org/about-5-1) .