This class discusses the meaning of the word Bo in the continuing series on the first pasuk in the parsha. Sources include: Rashi, Even Ezra, Sporno, Tur, R. Chaim Vital, and Sichos.

Choshech, what was the plague of darkness and what does “Viyamesh” mean? There were two basic aspects to this darkness based on the Chazal that says the darkness came from 1) The heavens, 2) Gehinom. These two ideas are developed and explained in different ways by many Miforshim Rasag, rashi, Even Ezra, Sporno, Rabeinu Bechayey,…

This is the first time this most frequent Possuk appears in the Torah. Hashem said to Moshe that he repeat his words to others. What lies behind this Possuk?

One of the great theological questions is discussed by the Ramban at the beginning of this Parsha: is reward and punishment a natural effect of our actions or is it a distinct act of G-d. This question is addressed in this class.

Two P’sukim that seem to be repeating the very same thing: That Moshe and Aharon took Yidden out of Mitzrayim, the first says hu Aharon UMoshe and the second ends Hu Moshe Viaharon and in the middle it says Heim (in plural) what is going on here? Rashi, Chizkuni, Even Ezra, Alshich, Yonasan Aibeshitz and…

Hashem insists on Moshe speaking for Him despite his handicap. Moshe will speak for Hashem and Aharon will be his communicator (“prophet”).

Va’aira, is about “Knowing Hashem” (Yeshiva 5780).1) The Makkos aren’t (by any means) just to get us out of Egypt, there are much easier ways to accomplish that.They are to educate Yidden, the Mitzriim and the entire world about Havaya (G-d above nature).The miracles in the Parsha are there for all of history, as far…

Moshe is commanded: tell Aharon to throw his staff to the ground and it will become a serpent, as a divine sign to the Pharaoh. This is the only sign the Pharaoh gets before the plagues.

After Aharon throws his staff to the ground and the Pharaoh’s magicians match the feat Aharon’s staff swallows theirs. This class includes Even Ezra, Rashi, Maharam, Sforno, Chida, A Sicha (Likutei Sichos vol. 26) and a Maamar (5741).

Parshas , Making a leader, Hashem’s patience (Yeshiva Achei Temimim 5780/ 2020).Moshe is meant to be leader and he doesn’t want to and Hashem shows unbelievable patience with him, as he tries to get out of the job time and again.Five times he resists, but his role is predetermined, only Moshe can take Yidden out…