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Capital Punishment (Mitzvah 47)

The motivation for Capital Punishment seems to be deterrence according to the Sefer HaChinuch. However, unlike other punishments the death penalty is irreversible, so there is great hesitancy to administer it.

Extrajudicial killings

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Delivered at the OU Israel Center, Wednesday, October 24, 2018/15 Marcheshvan 5779