We were enslaved for over two centuries by an oppressive nation ruled by an arrogant tyrant. To humble the Egyptians and their conceited king, Hashem launched a fusillade of 10 plagues. The first volley struck the waters of Egypt, transforming fresh water into blood, creating a severe water shortage, while also destabilizing the agrarian economy. […]
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An iconic bush on a lonely desert mountain hosted the first rendezvous between Moshe Rabbeinu and the Shechinah. To gradually ease Moshe into the practice of speaking directly with Hashem, a modest shrub was selected over more majestic and imposing trees. A bizarre fire that could not consume a flammable bush provides much rich symbolism. […]
Fearing burial in Egypt, Yaakov begs his son Yosef to bury him in Israel. He is so worried that he will become an Egyptian shrine that he forces Yosef to take an oath. Realizing that his son’s political commitments may obstruct his mission, he demands that Yosef swear to bury him in Israel. Surprisingly, after […]