Va’eirah: Don’t be Apathetic
In the first plague in Egypt, the waters of the river turned into blood. The Lubavitcher Rebbe says: Water symbolizes coldness and apathy, while blood...
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The Ten Plagues and the Morning Prayer
In Chassidic thought[1] it is explained that every day we are entrusted with the task of afflicting our evil inclination with the same Ten Plagues...
Parashat Va'eira : Ten Phrases of Redemption
One of the most familiar parts of the Seder night is the 4 cups of wine, based on the 4 phrases (leshonot) of redemption found...
Parashat Va'eira: By Virtue of Disobedient Women
The Jewish tradition of defying evil decrees began with the righteous Jewish midwives in Egypt In the previous Torah portion, Parashat Shemot, we encountered the...
