Permission to share “with my friends” granted by the author himself. A beautiful explanation of the back-drop to how the ancient Egyptians didn’t trust anybody and that the Jews were in a bad situation being in Egypt.
Category: Jewish Holidays
Will the Real Techeiles / Tekhelet Color Please Show Up
Preface: I personally am a big fan of techeiles being restored. Ptil Tekhelet has done a tremendous job in compiling the 100+ years worth of research and has made this wonderful Mitzvah available to us. I also want to express…
Why I’m Tired of Chanuka Speeches Against Greek / Secular Culture
I love Chanuka. It’s a great time for family with a rich history teaching a multitude of lessons for people of all ages. The lights, songs, prayers and foods really enhance the holiday. The above said, one thing that bothers…
Taking Off For Yom Tov
The Career Corner By Chaim Shapiro Dear Chaim, I recently started a new job. I had been out of work for a while, so I didn’t want to take any chances during the application process. I did not mention that…
A More Religious Megillat Esther?
The Jewish-Greek Version of the Book of Esther and what it tells us about Jewish Identity in Ancient Times Prof. Aaron Koller (Yeshiva University, New York) One of the most famous – and significant – features of the Hebrew book of…
Elul and Tishrei Origins – Prepare to Be Floored
Growing up, I was taught that Elul and Tishrei were two pivotal months in the Jewish year, Elul being the preparatory month to return to Gd lovingly so that in Tishrei, when Gd judges us and can then grant us…
Seeing the Sounds of the Hebrew Letters – CD
A little while back I mentioned how awesome it was that the Hebrew letters could be viewed as sound waves. Think about it: seeing the letters almost like our ancestors saw the letters! The best part is that the software…
Some Awesome Lag B’Omer Pics On the Internet
Questions for Lag B’Omer Test in a Satmar school. Sweet child, circle the correct answer 1: When is the anniversary of the death of Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai? A: Rosh Chodesh Iyur B: Pesach Sheini C: Lag B’Omer 2: What…
Pessach and Jonathan Pollard
Apr 4 2015, Divar Torah 2nd night of Pessach, Aish Hatorah If we wanted to describe Chag Hapessach in two words, it certainly would be “Ziman Chay’ru’tay’nu”. Yes after 210 years as Uvodim to Pharoh, they had had enough. Even…
Top 10 Plagues – Kli Yakar on Va’Era
I’ve recently been “getting into” the Kli Yakar and just heard a fascinating piece on the 10 plagues. I took down some notes and am sharing them for your enjoyment. דצ”ך Reiterates that there is a Gd in the world.…