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In this episode of The Daily Derech, Rabbi Marcus Rubenstein explores Parshat Ki Teitzei, Hilchot Tefillah, and a teaching from Pirkei Avot about patience in judgment and creating safeguards around Torah.

The Parashah section examines the Torah’s requirement that a firstborn son receive a double portion of an inheritance, even when he is the son of an unloved wife. Rabbi Rubenstein explains contemporary halachic approaches to distributing inheritances more equally, emphasizing the importance of preparing a halachic will before death.

The Rambam section discusses the prescribed bows during the Amidah. One should bow only at specific points, straighten before saying God’s name, bow left before right when concluding, and avoid taking on the additional bowing practiced by the high priest.

The final section, actually from Pirkei Avot rather than Menorat HaMaor, explores Rambam’s commentary on patience in judgment and making a fence around the Torah. These teachings encourage careful decision-making and safeguards that help prevent transgression.

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