Ki Taytze
Parashat Ki Taytze The many problems we encounter life are found in this parasha. From relationships with people, to taking a bird’s eggs the Torah insists on being good. Consider: If you see someone’s pet wandering away, you must return it to them. Consider: If the owner cannot be found you must keep the animal in your home until the owner returns. Consider : This applies not just for their animal but anything that belongs to another person. Consider : do not pretend that you don’t see the missing object. Looking the other way is bad, even if you do not like the person who owns it. Property is important. What belongs to you and what belongs to them is the stuff of Torah. If people ignore property rights, if they do not respect ownership they will fight. In fact, this is how most wars begin. Nations argue over what belongs to them and then go to war. Here’s what the Talmud has to say: Bab Metzia queries: if yo...