ASK THE RABBI: Does the Torah create ‘sanctuary cities’ for law violators?

It is difficult to see how “sanctuary cities” established to execute justice, prevent blood vengeance and provide rehabilitation should be seen as a model for harboring illegal immigrants.

KING SOLOMON (pictured in Tiffany studios, Chicago) had the rebel leader Joab killed even though he was grasping the horns of the altar

KING SOLOMON (pictured in Tiffany studios, Chicago) had the rebel leader Joab killed even though he was grasping the horns of the altar

(photo credit: JIMMY BAIKOVICIUS/FLICKR)

ByRABBI SHLOMO BRODY

OCTOBER 1, 2018 23:34