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20 articles- The Ten PlaguesAn exploration of the Ten Plagues through various commentaries including Rashi, the Malbim, and the Alshich, plus a story of refuting a blood libel in Russia.
- Concept of FourAn exploration of the significance of the number four in the Passover Seder, including the four cups, expressions of redemption, and the four sons.
- Paroh’s ResponseAn analysis of Pharaoh's response to Hashem, exploring how his attempts to subvert Divine decrees through persecution only hastened Egypt's downfall and punishm
- GoshenAn overview of the name Goshen in Tanakh, exploring its dual identification as the Egyptian settlement of the Israelites and a distinct region in Southern Israe
- Take for YourselfA fascinating story about the succession of the Tzemach Tzedek as the third Chabad Rebbe and a deep discourse by the Ruzhiner Rebbe on the meaning of G-d's name
- The Pharaoh and the KingExplore the linguistic and historical distinctions between the titles Pharaoh and Melech Mitzrayim, including insights from Rashi, Ibn Ezra, and Sefer HaYashar.
- Issues in the Language of HaMotzi and HaGefenAn analysis of the halachic nuances in the blessings of HaMotzi and HaGefen, exploring the linguistic reasons for specific formulas and their scriptural origins
- Four Expressions of GeulahAn exploration of the four expressions of Geulah in Parshat Shemot, explaining why the Yerushalmi views them as distinct stages of redemption requiring four cup
- Hard Labor Ended on Rosh HashanaAn exploration of the Talmudic teaching that the Jewish people's hard labor in Egypt ceased on Rosh Hashana, marking the beginning of the redemption process.
- Insights on the Plagues and RedemptionAn exploration of the Ten Plagues and the Four Cups of wine, offering insights into Paroh's hardened heart, the plague of lice, and the significance of Dever.
- One HundredThe Baal HaTurim explains how the word Lachen, with a gematria of 100, represents the merits of the Avos that led to the redemption from Mitzrayim.
- Aharon’s StaffThe Baal HaTurim explains how Aharon's staff swallowed the staffs of the other tribes during the Korach rebellion, mirroring the miracle performed before Pharao
- The FrogAn analysis of the plague of frogs in Egypt based on the Baal haTurim, exploring the linguistic connections of the word 'uvcha' and the origin of the swarms.
- Prayers of the Righteous and RainThe Baal haTurim explains how the prayers of the righteous, like Moshe and Dovid, have the power to both withhold and bring down rain through Divine interventio
- SufficientAn analysis of the Sforno's commentary on the names of HaShem and how the transition from Shad-dai to the four-letter name signifies the redemption from Egypt.
- Genealogical TableAn analysis of Sforno's explanation for why Moshe and Aharon were chosen as leaders over the descendants of Reuven and Shimon based on genealogical merit.
- CrocodilesAn analysis of the Sforno's unique interpretation that the second plague in Egypt involved crocodiles rather than frogs and the nuances of Paroh's request.
- Rabeinu BacheyaA commentary on Parshat Shemot by Rabbeinu Bahya, exploring the significance of Aaron's marriage, the symbolism of the snake, and the duration of the ten plague
- The Haftorah for Parshat Va’airahA guide to the Haftorah for Parshat Va’airah from Ezekiel, exploring Egypt's punishment for betraying Israel and the concept of Midah Kineged Midah.
- Understanding the Parsha according to the teachings of the RebbeA Q&A exploration of Parshat Vaera based on the Lubavitcher Rebbe's teachings, covering the plagues, Moshe's dialogue with Hashem, and lessons in faith.
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