Amidst the palpable grief enveloping Israel, Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s tragic story of love and loss resonates deeply. As the fight for his release becomes a painful memory, we are left grappling with leadership failures and the high stakes in the battle against terror. Rabbi Dunner reflects on the powerful lessons of courage, accountability, and justice demanded by Parshat Shoftim—and challenges us to seek more from our leaders and ourselves in pursuing true righteousness.
