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We begin Perek IV with a new Mishna. It addresses what should be done when an ox is killed alongside its infant. When it is not known whether or not the baby was born before or after the ox gored. Who pays, and how much? IS this a case of half damages, where that money is paid by whom? Or is this a case where full damages what be paid by an owner of the ox?
We explore the dimensions of “justice” as defined by rabbinic Judaism, particularly as it pertains to the challenges posed by allegations of sexual harassment and abuse.
The recent #MeToo and #TimesUp movements have been instrumental in lowering society’s tolerance for sexual harassment, abuse, and assault. What might have been “socially acceptable” a few years ago may now result in public excoriations.
Yet the events following the Hamas attack on OCT 7 which included brutal raping of women was met with delays, obfuscations and silence on the part of women’s movements, UN and NGO agencies.