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 […]
