Shoftim (שופטים) Deuteronomy 16:18–21:9 The Weekly Torah portion in synagogues on Shabbat, Saturday, 4 Elul, 5774; August 30, 2014 `Justice, justice shall you pursue, that you may thrive and occupy the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” (Deuteronomy 16:20.) Moses warned the Israelites against setting up a sacred post beside Go.....