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From Redemption to Freedom

As the countdown of the Omer approaches its climax, Jews all over the world are preparing to celebrate the holiday of Shavuot, (the Feast of Weeks) commemorating the culmination of the seven weeks between our Redemption from Egypt and the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai. The lesson of this holiday is that true [...]

Posted Under: Festivals, Redemption Process
This post was written by Gary Cooperberg on June 5, 2008 Comments (0)

Why Can We Not Hear The Cries Of Rashi?

In this coming week’s Torah portion, B’shalach, the great Torah sage and commentator, Rashi, makes an interesting point which is more than pertinent today. After Pharaoh lets the People of Israel leave Egypt, he suddenly has a change of heart. He summons his army to chase after the Israelites and bring them back to Egypt. [...]

Posted Under: Festivals, Peace Process, The Nations
This post was written by Gary Cooperberg on January 14, 2008 Comments (0)
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