Torah, Teshuva & the Pursuit of Justice — Rabbi Cat’s Musings on Parsha Shoftim

Aug 28, 2025

This week’s parsha, Shoftim (Deuteronomy 16:18–21:9), calls us to the heart of Jewish ethics: “Justice, justice you shall pursue.” Rabbi Cat reflects on what true justice means in Torah, prayer, and our lives today—justice rooted not in punishment, but in healing, repair, and steadfast commitment.

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Rabbi Cat Zavis

Rabbi Cat Zavis

Rabbi Cat Zavis is a passionate shaper of Jewish rituals and services that inspire and draw connections between the spiritual, personal, and political. She is a spiritual social justice activist, attorney, and visionary leader with over 20 years experience in empathic and people-centered leadership and collaboration.
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