This week, we begin the book of Shemot and are introduced to Moshe. Yet, by the time Moshe takes up the mantle of leadership, he’s already in his later years, and his developmental years are practically skipped over.Rabbi Dr. … Read the rest

Shemot 5783: The Child Miriam

Jan 12th, 2023 19m 50s

Join Rabbi Brent Spodek and Professor Ziva Hassenfeld as they discuss the first parsha of Shemot and explore the topic of Miriam the Prophetess as a young girl.Credits: Professor Ziva R. Hassenfeld and Rabbi Brent Spodek… Read the rest The po

Parashat Shemot 5782: The Power of Sisterly Love

Dec 19th, 2021 21m 17s

Parashat Shemot 5782 – The Power of Sisterly LoveDescription: Why isn’t Miriam named in this week’s parsha, despite the fact that her leadership is equated to that of Moshe and Aaron? She is teaching Moshe (and us) what brotherhood, … Read the

Shemot 5781: Moshe’s Choice

Jan 3rd, 2021 22m 14s

This week’s parasha introduces us to Moshe, the future liberator of Israel. A fanciful Midrash reconstructs his childhood, as baby Moshe is placed in a fateful situation and must childishly make a choice. As we shall see, the Midrash not… Read

5780 — Shemot: Who are You–What is Your Name?

Jan 12th, 2020 42m 36s

This week we begin a new book–Shemot or “names.” It makes much more sense to call the book “Exodus” since most of the book describes the process of the Jewish people going from slavery to freedom–their struggle to leave Egypt… Read the rest Th

Shemot 5779: The Trigger for Redemption

Dec 23rd, 2018 21m 2s

At the opening of the book of Exodus, the children of Israel have been in slavery for hundreds of years. Parshat Shemot tells the story of the trigger of redemption–of why such a long lasting situation will suddenly change. Learn … Read the res

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