Parasha Summary
Parashat Ki Teitzei (Devarim 21:10–25:19) contains 74 mitzvot, addressing ethical and social laws. It begins with the captive woman (eshet yefat to’ar), outlining strict regulations to preserve her dignity. The parasha details laws of inheritance, rebellious sons (ben sorer u’moreh), and returning lost objects. It emphasizes moral obligations, such as shooing away a mother bird before taking eggs (shiluach haken) and building a fence on rooftops for safety. The prohibition of mixing wool and linen (sha’atnez) and the obligation to remember Amalek are highlighted. Marriage laws, including divorce (get) and levirate marriage (yibbum), are also discussed, reinforcing the sanctity of family life and societal justice.