Parashah Roundup: Mishpatim-Shekalim 5770

Steve Brizel writes:

An Overview of the Parsha

R Michael Rosensweig explores the purpose of Mishpatim: link (audio)

R Berel Wein reminds us that Halacha demands that we implement its seemingly minute details in our daily lives: link

R Avraham Gordimer and Mrs. Shira Smiles explains the connection between Parshas Mishpatim and Maamad Har Sinai: link 1, link 2 (audio)

R Baruch Simon explores the Halacha of Lifnif Mishuras Hadin: link (audio)

R Yonasan Sacks discusses the roles of Beis Din and Edus in establishing Edus Lbirur HaDavar and Edus Lkiyum HaDavar in many areas of Halacha ranging from Gittin , Kiddushin and Chalukas Karka and how a person is defined as a witness is defined in Halacha: link (audio)

Litigation in Secular Court

R Dovid Gottlieb discusses litigation in secular court: link (audio)

Shabbos and the Eved Ivri

The Nesivos Shalom, as elucidated by R Yitzchak Adlerstein, shows us the connection between the lack of appreciation of the Eved Ivri and our own lack of the Midah of Ahavas HaShem in properly appreciating Shabbos: link

Nezikin

R Daniel Z. Feldman and R Baruch Simon provide an overview of Nezikin.and its relevance to contemporary halachic issues: link 1 (audio), link 2 (audio)