Parsha Pinchas – Jewish Teachings: When Tolerance Becomes Dangerous - The Jewish View Of Courage And Responsibility

Was Pinchas a hero or a fanatic? Why does the Torah reward an act that appears so shocking to the modern mind? Pinchas is one of the most controversial figures in the Torah. How can Judaism, with its Jewish values of justice and due process, praise someone who appears to take the law into his own hands? In this Torah study, discover why the Sages were deeply uncomfortable with Pinchas, what Hashem was actually praising, and why the real message of the parsha is not about zealotry. In an age that celebrates tolerance above almost every other virtue, where is the line between compassion and moral confusion? And what does Parsha Pinchas demand of us today? This shiur shares the Torah wisdom and Jewish philosophy on this topic.A powerful and highly relevant look at morality, leadership and standing up for Torah in today's world.Send Rabbi Grant Leboff a message