Jan 29, 2026
Beshalach | And Devorah sang, by Rav Eli Weber
Shoftim 4:4 - 5:31. Why did Yael kill Sisera?
Jan 28, 2026
Beshalach | Miriam's Role in the Song at the Sea, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
The introductory line to the Song at the Sea (Shemot 15:1) is enigmatic on several counts. First of all, why is Moshe listed separately - and the verb ישיר is in the singular - if all of the people sang? Furthermore, how would they all know...
Jan 22, 2026
Bo | But fear not thou O my servant Yaakov, by Rav Eli Weber
Gratitude in the face of...
Jan 22, 2026
Va’era | And all the inhabitants of Miżrayim shall know that I am God, by Rav Eli Weber
Yechezkel 28:25 - 29:21
Why do we need 10 makkot?
Jan 13, 2026
Vaera | The Makkot Curriculum, by Rav Yitzchak Etshalom
A paideia for Pharaoh. How many Makkot were there?
We inevitably approach our study of Parashat Va'era with an assumption of 10 Makkot (plagues) with which Hashem smote and 'judged" the Egyptians. However, that number does not appear in the Torah's record of the...