Written by D Fine
The Ba’al HaTurim notes that the word (& sedra) ‘Bo’ has the gematria of 3, which is the same number of plagues that are in the sedra (locusts, darkness, and plague of the firstborns)
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- Matzah To Elevate and Conquer Areas of Spiritual WeaknessExplore the spiritual symbolism of matzah grains and how the requirement to use grains that can become chametz teaches us to elevate our personal weaknesses.
- Parashat Bo Empire of ChametzExplore how bread and leavening represented Egyptian culture, status, and the evil inclination, and why the transition to matzah was essential for Jewish redemp
- Parshas Bo getting chucked outYoel Lax explores why Pharaoh had to drive the Jews out of Egypt rather than letting them leave willingly, citing the Sfas Emes and R' Yitzchok Zelig of Solokov
- Ill be there for youAn exploration of why Hashem says Come to Pharaoh instead of Go, teaching that the Divine presence is already everywhere we go, even in challenging places.
- HumorA collection of lighthearted, weather-themed jokes and puns including riddles about rain, coins, bears, and royalty.