933. Concerning the Exodus from Egypt
Our sages said that the story of the exodus from Egypt should be said in a manner of question and […]
Our sages said that the story of the exodus from Egypt should be said in a manner of question and […]
All the innovations begin only once a person has been rewarded with emerging from self-reception. This is the meaning of
Rabbi Zira said, “From here, a joy for man with an answer in his mouth, and a matter in its
“This month,” meaning Nissan, “is the head of the months.” Hodesh [month] means Hidush [renewal/innovation]. “Head” means beginning. The first beginning is in the Creator
“They shall eat it with Matzot [unleavened bread] and bitter herbs [Maror].” An “offering” means nearing the Creator. Passover means that he
“Behold, a people has come out of Egypt; behold, they covered the face of the earth.” We should say that
Said on Shabbat during Passover, Fairholt, London, March 31, 1956 To explain the meaning of Hametz [leaven] and Matza [unleavened bread], and why Matza is called
Bo, January 1981 “And the Lord said unto Moses, ‘Come unto Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the
VaEra, January 1980 “And [God] spoke … ‘I am the Lord, and I appeared to Abraham in Shadai [the Almighty], but My
VaEra, January 1955 “And God spoke to Moses and said to him, ‘I am the Lord.’” We should understand what