When a Judge Says I Do Not Know the Court Must Add Another

Mekhilta Tractate Kaspa 2:19

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

If eleven acquitted and eleven incriminated, and one said I do not know, another is to be added — an exhortation to the judge to incline (by one) only for acquittal. Thus "Do not speak (solitarily) in a quarrel."

Themes

Continue Reading

Ben SiraAll Wisdom Comes From God AloneMaybe, just maybe, the answer is simpler than we think. The Book of Ben Sira, a text brimming with practical advice and profound insights, starts with a bold cl Ben SiraIncline Your Ear and You Shall Be WiseBen Sira is all about seeking wisdom actively, intentionally. It begins with a simple invitation: "If thou art wishful to hear (H); And incline thine ear (H), t Ben SiraLove a Wise Servant as YourselfIt's packed with advice on everything from how to treat your servants to, yes, even your daughters. Some of it might sound a little… antiquated to our modern ea Ben SiraThe Rash Fool Who Leads Others to RuinHe offers us some pretty direct advice on avoiding such pitfalls in his wisdom literature. He warns, “And so he will travel straight ahead [rashly], and by his Ben SiraDo Not Say I Will Do as I WishThe wisdom of Ben Sira, a sage writing over two thousand years ago, has some sharp, insightful words for us about these very human tendencies. He cuts right to Ben SiraA Valiant Wife Is a Gift From GodA good wife is a good gift, given to the lap of those who revere God.” Isn't that lovely? It's not about grand gestures or fairytale perfection. It speaks to th