“Appoint for yourself judges…” (Deuteronomy 16:18). “Set for yourself a king…” (Deuteronomy 17:15). Moses may have spoken directly with God, but political and judicial leadership since then has been an entirely earthly endeavor. And it is fraught. The Torah invites Israel to appoint judges and kings, and instructs them to abide by their rulings. But what are the limits of their power? How did our ancestors protect themselves against conflicts of interest and other concerns about the corruptive nature of power? How are kings (or modern political leaders) to be held accountable under the law? Join Rabbi Safra for an exploration of these and other timely questions, using texts from Deuteronomy and Mishnah Sanhedrin as our guide.