Posuk 7:5 says Hashem’s intention is to educate the Mitzrim.
That’s the point of the makkos?
Editor’s note: Consider posuk 6:7. Does it contradict the kasha?
Feedback always welcome and responded to…
Shabbos Shalom!
How does the name “Shemos” capture the essence of this parsha or this entire sefer called “Shemos”?
You’re tempted to respond, “How is Vayikra any better?”.
Let’s hear a more sophisticated answer!
Besides, Vayikra actually has a nice approach…
Shabbos Shalom!
You’re all cordially invited to our…
Leil Shishi Parsha Challenge!
Come bearing arms.
Kashas in your right, tirutzim in your left!
Face off with friends and foes.
Victory celebration sponsored by BACKYARD BBQ!
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Let’s chew on kapitel 1!
As we descend into the Egyptian golus, Dovid HaMelech advises:
Sitting right
Walking right
Right of way
Hasmada
Stability
Consistency
Focus on frailty of evil
Daas Hashem
Verbal mitzvos can be fulfilled by hearing another Jew verbalizing for you.
Like Kiddush, chazaras hashatz etc.
This is called שומע כעונה.
The Vilna Gaon and others rule that Kriyas Shema can’t be fulfilled this way.
Why not?
Shabbos Shalom!
Let’s say and learn kapitel 49.
Features to find and focus on:
Kriyas Shema
Shechina
Achdus
Clarity
Remazim
Bitachon
Redemption
Vayechi!
A Fool and His Money
Cherished Names
Kavod HaTorah
Eternal Light
Animal KIngdom
Insights? Observations?
Send ‘em in!
Maybe we should consider a Tehillim chabura…
The Medrash teaches that Yehuda burned idolatrous images off the chariots sent for Yaakov Avinu.
Yehuda ordered the incineration of Tamar.
Rabbi Yehuda rules “אין ביעור חמץ אלא שריפה”.
He also pardons one for fire damage caused by his outdoor Chanuka lights.
What is connection between Yehuda and fire?
Feedback is welcomed with a geshmak…
Shabbos Shalom
Let’s say/learn kapitel 36
The Chiddushei HaRim writes, the 36 candles of Chanuka illuminate the 36 days from 25 Kislev till the end of Teves.
This energy is contained in kapitel 36.
Focus on:
Evil perspective
Enlightenment
Salvation
Bitachon
Nachal
Tallis
Illumination
Humility
Regel
Thirteen
Once or thrice during the week, most important, Shabbos.
Parsha Challenge tonight 9pm EST
Questions, answers, dilemmas, chiddushim…
The winner eats dinner at BACKYARD BBQ.
Come join the fun!
Oil oil oil
Dreidel with shin
Bend over while lighting
Wash hands before lighting
Stare into the flames for a while
Silver menora
Linen wicks (roll your own)
Don’t play cards
Menora in doorway opposite mezuza
Focus on eights of tzitzis, mezuza, and mila
Sing your heart out
Replace wicks every night
Save them for the grand finale
Immerse wick into oil, not oil onto wick
Be the guy who lights in shul
Record your Chanuks insights