Rav Chaim Brisker’s Landmark Understanding of Makkat Bechorot Answers the Question of the Chofetz Chaim

The Tur says that Emet V’Yatziv has an advantage over Shema in that it mentions not only Yetziat Mitzrayim but also Kriyat Yam Suf, and Makat Bechorot. Why do we mention makat bechorot in Emet V’Yatziv? Why in Dayenu do we mention makat bechorot in addition to mentioning all the makkot?

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