CategoryShemos

Suffering in our generation, like in Egypt, is not a punishment but a preparation for redemption.

The story of the Exodus doesn’t begin with plagues or miracles. It begins with a single moment, when one man decides to put his life on the line.

The topic of redeeming hostages is actually a very ancient one. It's even the story of Passover, which we are reading this week.

When the Nazis thought through the Final Solution, they were just copying the Egyptians. What positive takeaway can we cull from the story?

Our smartest enemies know how to exploit our divisions. But that also means redemption is around the corner.

How did Moses arrive at Mount Sinai?

Where was the burning bush? Where did G-d give us the Torah? And most importantly, does it really matter?

What is the Jewish approach to traumatic childhood experiences?

What exactly did G-d see in Moses?

As much of the world is back under lockdown, here is the story of a “pandemic” in a different time and place that saved countless lives.