I'm curious about the concept of a fence around the law. What does it signify? Is it a metaphor for legal boundaries or something else? I'd like to understand this idea better.
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DigitalDragonfly
Sat Jan 25 2025
The Mishnah contains a section that provides insight into the teachings of early Jewish leaders.
BusanBeautyBloomingStarShine
Sat Jan 25 2025
These leaders were instructed to "make a fence around the Law," which was a metaphorical directive.
Elena
Sat Jan 25 2025
The purpose of this fence was to serve as a protective barrier.
FireFlyer
Sat Jan 25 2025
By establishing such a fence, the leaders aimed to prevent people from even coming close to breaking the law.
Leonardo
Fri Jan 24 2025
This approach was seen as a proactive measure to uphold the integrity of the Jewish legal system.