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1. The Pesach Seder Simanim-Identity and how to prepare:
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Daily Tanach Wednesday 4th Nissan Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 19 Part 1: Chizkiyah consults with Yeshaya of what to do with the threat from Ravshakeh
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22. The plague of wild animals
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4. The laws of the four cups
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3. The Mitzvah of eating Maror
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2. The Mitzvah to eat Matzah
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1. The Mitzvah of Sippur Yetzias Mitzrayim
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1. Purpose of Pesach:
1. Purpose of Pesach: [1] The celebration of the Passover Holiday is a great pillar and foundation within our Torah and in our faith. The Exodus was a nature breaking miracle and wonder. It was in Egypt that we saw G-d’s eternal powers revealed; His ability to override nature and […]
2. The meaning of Matzah:
2. The meaning of Matzah:[1] Michla Dihemnusa:[2] The Zohar[3] calls Matzah Michla Dihemnusa, food of faith. The reason for this is because the eating of Matzah strengthens one’s faith in G-d. This means that it helps internalized are belief in G-d’s existence to the point that His existence becomes part […]
3. The redemption oaf holiness-Why must a convert celebrate the redemption?
3. The redemption oaf holiness-Why must a convert celebrate the redemption?[1] When the Jewish people were enslaved in Egypt, the entire side of holiness was submersed within the impurity of Egypt, and hence the redemption redeemed also the soul of the convert. Accordingly, the soul of the convert was also […]
4. Why Hashem Himself had to take the Jewish people out of Egypt?
4. Why Hashem Himself had to take the Jewish people out of Egypt?[1] The verse states that Hashem Himself had to take the Jewish people out of Egypt “Ani Velo Malach.” The reason for this is because Egypt was so immersed in impurity that not even an angel could be […]
5. Why did G-d send us into Egypt in the first place-The secret mission of refining the sparks:
5. Why did G-d send us into Egypt in the first place-The secret mission of refining the sparks:[1] Although it seems that the Jewish people’s slave labor in Egypt was a punishment, indeed it involved a secret Divine mission, and as with any secret mission, it entailed its disguised hardships. […]
6. The purpose of the plagues and wonders:
6. The purpose of the plagues and wonders: Based on the above explanation, one can now understand the purpose behind the miracles performed in Mitzrayim. The purpose of the miracles was so that Mitzrayim would “know that I am G-d”. The word “know” [ידעו] in Hebrew can also maean to […]
7. Pesach is Ratzo-Electric passion of the G-dly soul:
7. Pesach is Ratzo-Electric passion of the G-dly soul:[1] On Pesach, we experience the Divine service of Ratzo, while on Shavuos we experience the Divine service of Shuv. Literally, Ratzo means “to run,” while Shuv means to sit, two opposite states of man. We left Egypt in a state of […]
8. The daily Yetzias Mitzrayim-Exodus from Egypt
8. The daily Yetzias Mitzrayim-Exodus from Egypt:[1] The exodus from Egypt plays a major role in our spiritual duties and commandments today. We are commanded to remember the Exodus daily and perform many Mitzvos in memory of the Exodus. The reason for this is not just in order to remember […]
9. External lowliness but with internal refinement-The lesson for our times
External lowliness but with internal refinement-The lesson for our times: The exodus from Egypt is a fundament of our faith which is Biblically required to be remembered daily. After slight contemplation of the Jews during the times of the Exodus, an interesting picture unfolds which relates to our very times. […]
10. The question of the wise son:
10. The question of the wise son:[1] The Torah[2] states that the wise son asks, “What are these laws that our G-d has commanded you.” And is to be answered that Hashem took us out of Egypt and commanded us these laws for our benefit. It is understood from the […]
35. Kerias Yam Suf:
35. Kerias Yam Suf: A. The sea splits: Hashem instructs Moshe: Hashem told Moshe to stop crying at him, and that the Jewish people are to travel. Raise your staff over the sea and split it, and the Jewish people will enter the sea, on dry land. I will […]
34. Pharaoh and the Egyptian army chase the Jewish people:
34. Pharaoh and the Egyptian army chase the Jewish people: A. Bnei Yisrael journey after leaving Egypt: The route: After Pharaoh sent the nation, Hashem, rather than taking them through the land of the Philistines which was a shorter route, he took them the roundabout route through the desert of […]
33. The exodus
The exodus: The dough did not have time to rise: The Egyptian nation urged the Jewish people to leave right away, as they said that they were all dying. The nation took its dough prior to it being able to rise and placed it on a sack on their shoulders. […]
32. The plague of Makas Bechoros:
The plague of Makas Bechoros: At midnight Hashem smote every first born in the land of Egypt to death, from the firstborn of Pharaoh who is the prince until the firstborn of the imprisoned captive, as well as all firstborn animals. Pharaoh asks Bnei Yisrael to leave Egypt: Pharaoh and […]
31. Moshe instructs the Jewish people regarding the Pesach lamb and the upcoming plague:
Moshe instructs the Jewish people regarding the Pesach lamb and the upcoming plague: Moshe summoned all the elders of Israel and instructed them: Each family should take for themselves one of the flock, and slaughter it as a Pesach offering. You shall take a bundle of hyssop and dip it […]
30. Hashem commands the Jewish people prior to the Exodus
Hashem commands the Jewish people: Kiddush Hachodesh: Hashem told Moshe and Aaron to tell the Jewish people that this month is to be for them the first of the months of the year. The Pesach lamb: Tell all the Jewish people, that on the 10th of the month they are […]
29. The plague of death:
The plague of death: Hashem told Moshe that He will bring one last plague to Pharaoh and Egypt, and Pharaoh will then capitulate completely and let you go and even force you out of Egypt. Leaving with wealth: Hashem told Moshe that he should speak to the Jewish people and […]
28. The plague of darkness
The plague of darkness: Hashem tells Moshe to perform the plague: Hashem told Moshe to stretch his hand towards the heavens, and there will be darkness in the land of Egypt. The plague: Moshe did so, and the entire land of Egypt fell under complete darkness for three days. No […]
27. The plague of locust:
The plague of locust: Hashem commands Moshe to approach Pharaoh: Hashem commanded Moshe to approach Pharaoh, as He has made his heart, and the heart of his servants, stubborn, in order to publicize His miracles amongst them. “In order for the Jewish people to tell over to their children about […]
26. The plague of hail:
The plague of hail: Hashem’s instructions to Moshe to warn Pharaoh: Hashem told Moshe to awaken early in the morning and stand before Pharaoh and tell him that Hashem the G-d of the Hebrews demands that he let His people go so they can serve Him, and if you refuse […]
25. The plague of boils:
The plague of boils: Hashem’s instructions to Moshe to perform the plague: Hashem told Moshe and Aaron to take a handful of soot, and Moshe should throw it upwards towards the heavens, in the presence of Pharaoh. The soot will spread over all of Egypt and turn into boils and […]
24. The plague of disease [Dever]:
24. The plague of disease [Dever]: Hashem’s instructions to Moshe to warn Pharaoh and perform the plague: Hashem told Moshe to go to Pharaoh and tell him that Hashem the G-d of the Hebrews demands that he let His people go so they can serve Him, and if you refuse […]
22. The plague of lice:
22. The plague of lice: Hashem’s instructions to Moshe to perform the plague: Hashem told Moshe to tell Aaron to take the staff and hit the dust of the earth, and it will turn into lice. All of Egypt will be filled with lice. Moshe and Aaron turn the dust […]
21. The plague of frogs:
21. The plague of frogs: Hashem’s instructions to Moshe to warn Pharaoh and perform the plague: Hashem told Moshe to go to Pharaoh and tell him that G-d has commanded him to free His nation, so they can serve Him, and if you refuse to send them, your entire country […]
20. The plague of blood:
20. The plague of blood: Hashem’s instructions to Moshe to warn Pharaoh and perform the plague: Hashem told Moshe: Go to Pharaoh in the morning while he is going down to the river and meet him at the riverbanks. Bring your staff that was turned into a snake, with you. […]
16. Pharaoh increases the labor of the Jewish people
16. Pharaoh increases the labor: No more straw but same work quota: After Moshe’s failed request Pharaoh instructed the taskmasters and police to stop giving the people straw to make bricks and rather they will go themselves and gather the straw. “However, the quota of bricks that must be made […]
18. Moshe confronts Hashem for not saving the Jewish people in Egypt
18. Moshe confronts Hashem: Moshe returned to Hashem saying “My master, why have you caused evil to befall this nation, why did you send me. Since I have come to Pharaoh to speak in Your name, not only have You not saved them, but he has harmed the people. Hashem […]
19. The staff turns into a snake:
19. The staff turns into a snake: Hashem told Moshe and Aaron that when Pharaoh asks them to show him a wonder, then you Moshe should tell Aaron to throw the staff in front of Pharaoh and it will miraculously turn into a snake. Moshe and Aaron did as they […]
17. The Jewish police confront Moshe and Aaron:
17. The Jewish police confront Moshe and Aaron: The Jewish police met Moshe and Aaron who were coming towards them as they left their audience with Pharaoh and they said to them “Let Hashem look upon you and judge what you caused, as you have destroyed our standing in the […]
15. Moshe and Aaron confront Pharaoh with the message from G-d:
15. Moshe and Aaron confront Pharaoh with the message from G-d: Moshe and Aaron then approached Pharaoh and told him “So has said the G-d of the Jews, let My people go so they can celebrate for Me in the desert.” Pharaoh replied “Who is this Hashem that I shall […]
14. Moshe meets Aaron in the desert:
14. Moshe meets Aaron in the desert: Hashem appeared to Aaron and told him to go greet Moshe in the desert and he went and met Moshe by the mountain of G-d and kissed him there. Moshe told Aaron all that Hashem spoke to him, and that he had sent […]
13. Moshe journeys back to Egypt:
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12. Moshe argues against being appointed as messenger to redeem the Jewish people
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11. Moshe argues that the Jewish people will not believe him:
11. Moshe argues that the Jewish people will not believe him: Moshe replied to Hashem saying that the Jewish people will not believe him, and not listen to him, as they will claim that Hashem did not appear to him. Moshe’s staff turns into a snake: Hashem then asked Moshe […]
10. The ensuing conversation of Hashem and Moshe by the burning bush
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9. Hashem appears to Moshe in the burning bush and asks him to take out the Jewish people:
9. Hashem appears to Moshe in the burning bush and asks him to take out the Jewish people: Moshe was grazing the sheep of Yisro his father in-law and he guided the sheep far into the desert. He arrived at the mountain of Hashem [i.e. Mount Sinai], towards Horeb. An […]
8. Hashem hears the despair of the Jewish people in Egypt
8. Hashem hears the despair of the Jewish people:[1] After many days, the king of Egypt died [i.e. was afflicted with leprosy] and the Jewish people groaned and cried due to the labor. Their scream ascended to G-d and He remembered the covenant he made with Avraham and Yitzchak and […]
7. Moshe in Midian, his marriage and children:
7. Moshe in Midian, his marriage and children: Moshe fled to Midian and settled there. Moshe gives the sheep of Yisro to drink: Moshe sat by the well and saw the seven daughters of Yisro, who was the priest of Midian, coming towards the well in order to give water […]
6. Moshe visits his enslaved brethren, kills an Egyptian tormentor, and flees town:
6. Moshe visits his enslaved brethren, kills an Egyptian tormentor, and flees town:[1] Moshe grew up and visited his brethren, witnessing their slavery. He saw an Egyptian man hitting one of his Jewish brothers. Moshe turned both ways, seeing no one around, he struck the Egyptian, killing him and buried […]
5. The birth of Moshe, the basket and Basya
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4. The decree to kill the Jewish born sons
4. The decree to kill the Jewish born sons:[1] The first decree: Pharaoh instructed the Jewish midwives, Shifrah and Puah, to kill all the male children born to the Jewish people. The girls were to be spared. The midwives feared G-d and did not listen to his instructions and allowed […]
3. The laborious work of the Jewish people in Egypt
*The article below is an excerpt from the above Sefer *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. WhatsApp Facebook Twitter Telegram Buy in Paperback or Kindle Buy on Apple Books Buy on Website Hilchos Pesach Learning Course + Semicha The work:[1] Pharaoh appointed tax collectors to make the […]
Daily Tanach Tuesday 3rd Nissan Sefer Melachim 2 Chapter 18 Part 3: Ravshakeh threatens Jerusalem
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Chapter 18: Chametz after Pesach
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Chapter 17: After Pesach laws
Chapter 17: After Pesach May one eat Chametz after Pesach prior to the conclusion of the return sale: One may begin eating Chametz immediately after the conclusion of Pesach, even though it is prior to the return sale of the Chametz taking place with the gentile. See Chapter 5 Halacha […]
Chapter 16: Shevi’i & Acharon Shel Pesach
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Chapter 15: Chol Hamoed Pesach
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Chapter 9: Kashering for Pesach
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In the future era, the firstborn’s will become the new Kohanim who will serve in the temple
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Is permitted for one to get a haircut on Erev Pesach after midday?
Is permitted for one to get a haircut on Erev Pesach after midday? It is forbidden for a Jew to give one a haircut after midday, however it is permitted for a gentile to give one a haircut. Accordingly, if it is already after midday on Erev Pesach, he can […]
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Bracha on Coconut – White flesh, grated, ground, water, cookies,
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The blessing over garlic:[1] Raw:[2] The blessing over raw garlic is Hadama.[3] This applies even if one is eating it plain [without a dip].[4] This applies even in areas that people abstain from eating raw garlic plain, and only eat it together with other foods, such as bread or in […]
Bracha on Coffee – Beverage, plain, beans, grinds, treats
Coffee:[1] Coffee beverage:[2] The blessing over the coffee beverage is Shehakol. Plain coffee been, grinds, instant coffee:[3] In previous times, a blessing was recited upon eating plain roasted coffee, whether beans or grinds.[4] However, in todays times a blessing is not recited when tasting plain coffee, whether a bean, grind, […]
Bracha on Chocolate – Treats, cubes, chocolate milk
Chocolate:[1] Chocolate cubes:[2] The blessing over chocolate cubes is Shehakol. Chocolate beverage – Shoko:[3] The blessing over a chocolate beverage is Shehakol. Plain cocoa been, grinds, instant cocoa:[4] In previous times, a blessing was recited upon eating plain roasted cocoa, whether beans or grinds.[5] However, in todays times a blessing […]
21. Bracha on Hydroponics – Blessing on fruits and vegetables grown with hydroponics
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20. Atzitz – The Bracha to say on fruits and vegetables grown in a pot
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Bracha on Esrog
Esrog:[1] Esrogim that are only mildly sour and are thus edible receive the blessing of Shehakol.[2] Esrogim that are very sour to the point of inedibility do not receive a blessing at all prior to consumption.[3] Esrog peel: The raw peel of an Esrog which is edible receives the blessing […]
Bracha on Lemons
C. Lemons:[1] Lemons that are only mildly sour and are thus edible receive the blessing of Shehakol.[2] Lemons that are very sour to the point of inedibility do not receive a blessing at all prior to consumption.[3] Lemon peel:[4] The peel of a lemon which is edible receives the blessing […]
Bracha on Bananas
I. Bananas:[1] The banana tree loses its branches and trunk yearly[2], and hence some Poskim[3] learn that its blessing is under the debate between the first, versus the second and third opinion above. Therefore, the blessing on bananas is Hadama, although Bedieved if one recited Haietz he is Yotzei. However, […]
Bracha on Sabras Prickly pear fruit or cactus fruit
Sabras Prickly pear fruit or cactus fruit:[1] Sabras, known in English as prickly pear fruit or cactus fruit, are Haeitz, as although they grow in the wild, they are a good tasting fruit. __________________________________________________________ [1] Admur 203:1; Birkeiy Yosef 202:1; Kaf Hachaim 203:6; Ketzos Hashulchan 49:17; Kerem Tziyon 6:8; Shevet […]
Bracha on Sugar, cane sugar, beet sugar, and sugarcane
Sugar and sugarcane:[1] Sugar from sugarcane: The blessing on sugar that comes from sugarcane[2] [as well as sugarcane[3] itself], is Shehakol [although since some Poskim[4] rule that it is Haeitz, therefore Bedieved if one said Haietz he is Yotzei.[5]] Beet sugar:[6] The blessing on beet sugar is Shehakol. If one […]