Tree of Life: What does Jewish tradition say about capital punishment?

At our August 5th service, Rabbi Lizzi unpacked the news that the Tree of Life shooter is set to receive the death penalty. What does Jewish tradition have to say about murder, capital punishment, and true justice?

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Produced by Mishkan Chicago. Music composed, produced, and performed by Kalman Strauss.

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