“Why Purim”
Amalek attacked the Jewish people shortly after they left Egypt. At that point the B’nei Yisrael had not yet established themselves in the world in any way. Their only recent interaction with another nation had been as slaves. They had…
Who is Truly Free?
“I have been offered a wonderful shidduch (prospective marriage partner) but I am very young and not ready to get married. On the other hand maybe I should go for it in case I never get such a good offer again?” “I…
To “Know” and to “Feel”
In response to the B’nei Yisrael’s decision to listen to the negative reports of the spies Hashem asks : “Until when will this people anger me and until when will they not believe in me given all the signs I have brought about in…
To Influence or be Influenced?
We find that Yaakov issued only one instruction in connection with his family’s sudden departure to Egypt – that Yehuda should travel ahead of the party to set up a beit midrash (Rashi46:28). Yaakov’s decision to give this instruction needs explanation.Pharaoh had already promised Yaakov and his family “the goodness of Egypt”…
The lesson of the Shirah
Sometimes a question is so strong, it is almost unanswerable. “And it shall be when (the Jewish people) encounter many evils and tribulations and this shirah (song) will testify before them as a witness – because it will not be forgotten…
