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Halacha of Jews Fighting Jews in War
Jewish law addresses the permissibility and limits of lethal force between Jews in military conflict, drawing on biblical precedents of civil war and strife, rabbinic principles governing pursuits and zealous intervention, and codified rulings on obligatory versus permitted warfare. The sources examine when—if ever—such conflict is justified and what constraints apply.
הָרוֹדֵף אַחַר חֲבֵרוֹ לְהָרְגוֹ
Jewish Principles of Leadership
These sources explore the spiritual and moral foundations of leadership in Jewish tradition, emphasizing that a leader's authority flows from connection to God, compassion for all people, and embodiment of divine attributes. Sources range from Torah law on kingship to rabbinic and mystical teachings on the leader's responsibilities to their community.
וְלֹא תִהְיֶה עֲדַת יְהֹוָה כַּצּאן אֲשֶׁר אֵין לָהֶם רוֹעֶה