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We are commanded to fear Hashem, holding Him in awe and refraining from transgression.
Relate and recount the story of the Exodus from Egypt on the night of Pesach.
Parshas Va’eira marks the transition from promise to confrontation. Hashem reveals to Moshe that the covenant sworn to the Avos has entered its phase of fulfillment, even as its realization unfolds through resistance and delay. Moshe and Aharon stand before Pharaoh, not with negotiation, but with Divine mandate, and Egypt’s claim to power begins to unravel through the first seven plagues. Each makkah exposes the fragility of Pharaoh’s authority and the falsehood of Egypt’s gods, while Pharaoh’s heart hardens in defiance. Redemption advances step by step—not through immediate freedom, but through the systematic dismantling of oppression and the gradual revelation of Hashem’s mastery over history, nature, and human power.
Each essay examines central themes in Torah and Halachah through classical and modern sources, tracing the development of ethical and spiritual concepts across the Parsha and the 613 mitzvos.
Readers are invited to engage critically and contemplatively — to explore how enduring principles of faith, law, and character formation continue to inform Jewish life today.
Access the most recent essays below, or view the complete collection in the Divrei Torah archive.
Tefillah—our daily connection to Hashem Yisborach—is more than routine.
Through prayer, we pause to reflect, give thanks, and ask with intention. Each word in the siddur holds eternal meaning, guiding us to align our hearts and minds. Explore the structure, purpose, and depth of Jewish prayer—one moment at a time.
Tefillah Section COMING SOON—our daily connection to Hashem Yisbarach—is more than routine.
Through prayer, we pause to reflect, give thanks, and ask with intention. Each word in the siddur holds eternal meaning, guiding us to align our hearts and minds. Explore the structure, purpose, and depth of Jewish prayer—one moment at a time. (The Tefillah section is under development)
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