Parshat Vayishlach | The Torah’s Shocking Answer to “Civilian Casualties”

Parshat Vayishlach | The Torah’s Shocking Answer to “Civilian Casualties” - What the World Gets Wrong About Israel For two years the world has accused Israel of “collective punishment,” “disproportionate response,” and even “genocide.” But what does the Torah actually say about civilians during war, collateral damage, and defending Jewish lives? In this shiur discover how Parshas Vayishlach, where Yaakov prepares for war with Esav and Shimon and Levi go to war with Shechem, became the Jewish war manual: • Does Judaism forbid killing non-combatants? • What counts as a “civilian” in a society that supports terrorism? • Are soldiers obligated to risk their lives to protect enemy populations? • Why did Yaakov fear killing? • Why couldn’t King David build the Beis HaMikdash after fighting wars? • How halacha, machshava, and history shape Israel’s moral obligations today. Featuring sources from the Rambam, Mahara”l, Radak, Tosafos, Shulchan Aruch, and real testimonies from hostages and Gaza survivors. This shiur is a short, honest, Torah-grounded look at one of the most difficult questions of our time. Subscribe and bring the Parsha to life each week.