# Jewish Policing? | June 15, 2026

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Published: 2026-06-15T09:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of The Daily Derech, Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores Parashat Korach, Hilchot Kriyat Shema, and a teaching from Menorat HaMaor about good jealousy, justice, and the challenges of human judgment. The Me’am Loez explains that Korach viewed mitzvot and religious obligations through a lens of resentment, interpreting acts of holiness as forms of humiliation or self-interest. Rabbi Rubenstein emphasizes that understanding the intentions behind mitzvot is essential so that Torah practice becomes a source of connection rather than bitterness. The Rambam teaches that the blessings surrounding the Shema must follow the exact forms established by Ezra and his court. One may not add to, remove from, or alter the established language of the blessings. The Menorat HaMaor recounts Rabbi Elazar ben Rabbi Shimon’s involvement with Roman authorities in identifying thieves and the debate over whether human beings should administer justice or leave certain matters to God. Learn more at exploringjudaism.org/thedailyderech and reach out to Rabbi Rubenstein here .

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