Section: VaYera

From Galut to Geula


Parshat Vaera introduces us to the pattern of the makot and the onset of the ultimate geula from Mitzrayim. It also presents us with Moshe Rabbenu’s stardom as the leader through whom miracles will be performed and the geula will be realized. The Torah highlights his “rise to fame” by focusing on his genealogy ...

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The Two Faces of Heritage


The first few pesukim in Parshat Vaera discuss the four terms of geula (redemption), that we correlate to the four cups of wine that we drink on Pesach: (6) Therefore say unto the children of Israel: I am the L-RD, and I will bring you out (ve’hotzeiti) from under the burdens of the Egyptians, ...

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