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Do Not Become Broken | July 17, 2026
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- Jul 17, 2026
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See here for today's text! In this episode of The Daily Derech , Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores Parashat Devarim, Hilchot Kriyat Shema, and a teaching from Shaarei Teshuvah about the enduring gift of repentance. Reflecting on Moshe’s rebuke after the episode of the spies, Rabbi Rubenstein explains that the Torah’s command not to fear means more than avoiding fear—it means not allowing life’s hardships to erode one’s identity. With God as a partner, Jews are called to remain spiritually strong despite difficult surroundings. The Rambam teaches that women, slaves, and children were traditionally exempt from Kriyat Shema because of historical obligations over their time, while children should still be trained to recite it. He also explains that someone genuinely preoccupied with another mitzvah may be exempt when proper concentration is impossible. Beginning Shaarei Teshuvah , Rabbi Rubenstein highlights repentance as one of God’s greatest gifts. No matter how far a person has strayed, the path back to God remains open, offering healing, renewal, and hope. Learn more at exploringjudaism.org/thedailyderech and reach out to Rabbi Rubenstein here . Today's text: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nfa67Hd1Vm81WUWv2YzSz6RnrOZPq--C/view