Is Public Shaming Ok?

MISHPATIM Is Public Shaming Ok? Jewish thought places a great premium on Human Dignity, perhaps even at the top of its priority list. Human dignity is the essence of who a person is and their value as an agent of the Almighty. Therefore, an affront to one's dignity is tantamount to an affront to their life and their ability to fulfill their mission in the world. The importance of this subject is immense and touches us all. Some tend to take lightly the idea of embarrassing others, and it is very easy to falter in this regard. The lesson for us all is a profound one that rests at the very core of our humanity.