# In Any Language | June 29, 2026

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Podcast: [The Daily Derech from Exploring Judaism](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-derech-from-exploring-judaism-7726833)
Published: 2026-06-29T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/thedailyderech-ej/2949590
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## Resource

In this episode of The Daily Derech, Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores Parashat Pinchas, Hilchot Kriyat Shema, and a teaching from Menorat HaMaor about divine justice and the importance of faithful practice. In the Me’am Loez section, Rabbi Rubenstein examines the criticism Pinchas faced after stopping the plague by killing Zimri. Despite accusations about his ancestry and authority, Pinchas’ actions were affirmed because they defended the covenant with God, teaching that standing for what is right may bring opposition even from one’s own community. In the Rambam section, he explains that the Shema may be recited in any language one understands, provided it is pronounced carefully. He also teaches that the verses must be read in their proper order to fulfill the mitzvah. In the Menorat HaMaor section, Rabbi Rubenstein shares a Talmudic story illustrating that God’s judgment may be delayed but is never absent. He concludes that Judaism prioritizes learning how to live the covenant faithfully over resolving every theological question. Learn more at exploringjudaism.org/thedailyderech and reach out to Rabbi Rubenstein here.

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