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The central part of the Haggadah is Arami Oved Avi. Why is it indispensable to the obligation of Sippur Yetziat Mitzrayim, retelling the story of the exodus from Egypt? How does...

The central part of the Haggadah is Arami Oved Avi. Why is it indispensable to the obligation of Sippur Yetziat Mitzrayim, retelling the story of the exodus from Egypt? How does...

How do tumah and taharah relate to Korban Pesach, Chet HaEgel, Parah Adumah, and Yetziat Mitzrayim? How do they relate to the mitzvot of Pesach, Matzah, and Marror? Vayakhel-Pekudei 5772.

A fun and real look at Purim with a bit of Ki Tisa. The connection between Ki Tisa, the half shekel, and Purim is the theme of unity.

The word olam (world) is from he’elam – hidden. This because God can be found everywhere in the world but is hidden – we have to look for Him. Purim demonstrates God’s hidden...

The Rav provides insight into the Purim miracle, how the human role in history is reflected by the megillah, and the distinctive roles which humans play in the greater historical drama. For part 1,...

Fatalism and Freedom: Pharaoh’s Chanukah Dreams: Pharaoh’s dreams, through a long chain of events, led to a great revelation of a single God who controls nature. This concept is the antithesis of...

Some people can see the forest without seeing the individual trees; some people can only see the reverse. Both the details & the big picture are important.

To what historical event are we referring when we call Sukkot “Z’man Simchateinu” – the time of our joy? Why is it celebrated at this time of year?

On Yom Kippur Moshe came down with the luchot & God forgave the Jews for the golden calf. This made the time prime for repentance & introspection. Solemn, Joyous, and Challenging...