Moshe is probably the most fascinating characters in the Bible. Join Rabbi Kahn to examine this quintessential leader's parents and the purity of purpose their second marriage entailed. Learn about Moshe's birth, his years being raised in a cushy palace environment, and the incredible strength of character he displays by retaining the ability to leave power behind for his love of his brothers.
What was the point of the Jewish nations being brutally enslaved in the moral wasteland of Egypt? Within evil are the roots of powerful spiritual growth, if we are only aware of what we're facing. Using the forces of impurity that prey upon us to build greater personal refinement and growth is what ultimately leads to redemption. Rabbi Kirzner's lucid definition of both exile and exodus ring true for the entire book of Exodus, as well as our personal lives.
In the book of Exodus, God nearly abandons the Jews because they are such a stubborn people. Yet later on, we see that they win God's favor for this very same quality. With the support of fascinating textual sources, Rabbi Orlowek explains how certain personality traits will naturally lead to one's downfall - but when channeled carefully can insure resounding success!
Why don't we hear that once the Egyptian exile began the Jews erupting in joyous prayer? Rabbi Wagensberg discusses the sense of abandonment and theological confusion they were surrounded with, which seems so familiar to us. Hear the awesom power of Tehillim and its capacity to help us touch our internal feelings and our external problems. Also learn a few core lessons on prayer that
This week's Torah portion describes the last of the 10 plagues: Death to all firstborns in Egypt. Rav Noah describes the harshness of the decree, and the price every Jewish firstborn had to pay to be excluded from it. Hear the vital lesson this plague teaches us, and the choice we all have to escape it.
What did Yisro 'hear' that attracted him to the Jewish camp in the desert? Rav Noah explains the following: 'You are either with the Jews, or against them.' As we gain clarity on the harsh negativity most people have towards Jews, a new power is created to help you make positive changes in your life.
Understanding what blocked Pharoah from getting God's message of “Let My people go,” may offer us a valuable clue to understand what’s preventing us also from hearing His messages each and every day.