# Faith in God's Justice | June 21, 2026

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Podcast: [The Daily Derech from Exploring Judaism](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-derech-from-exploring-judaism-7726833)
Published: 2026-06-21T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/thedailyderech-ej/2925147
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## Resource

In this episode of The Daily Derech, Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores Parashat Chukat, Hilchot Kriyat Shema, and a teaching from Menorat HaMaor about confronting wickedness while trusting in divine justice. The Me’am Loez section focuses on the mitzvah of the Red Heifer, a classic example of a chok, a commandment whose reasoning is not fully understood. Through a story about Rabbi Yochanan ben Zakkai, the episode highlights the difference between offering rational explanations to outsiders and the Jewish obligation to observe mitzvot with faith, even when their deeper purpose remains hidden. The Rambam section discusses the requirement of kavana when reciting Kriyat Shema. Rabbi Rubenstein explains that the first verse requires conscious acceptance of God’s sovereignty and attention to its meaning in order to fulfill the mitzvah. The Menorat HaMaor section concludes a discussion about opposing evildoers and avoiding envy of their apparent success. The teaching emphasizes faith that God ultimately brings justice, enabling a person to pursue righteousness without being consumed by anger or resentment. Learn more at exploringjudaism.org/thedailyderech and reach out to Rabbi Rubenstein here .

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