Mishpatim

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Mishpatim


Do not think that we are meant to dwell

in heavenly realms of cloud and fire.


An elevated existence is not obtained

simply through exalted principles,

but through everyday words and actions.


Fifty three mishpatim,

rooted in ten utterances,

like icy spring water flowing from

a luminous pinnacle,

splashing us awake from our dream.


As such do we define ourselves,

and become Bnei Yisroel,

distinct from those who hold that

faith alone 

or abject submission

redeems.




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