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Vaera- Balancing Fire and Ice
Why is the seventh plague – hail – the first that is performed by Moshe alone? Why is there a stress on the fact that he raises his hands ‘to heaven?’ What does it mean that Moshe has power over heaven and earth? Why does the hail coexist with fire? Why does Hashem’s mercy join…
Read MoreVayikra – Prophetic Paradox
Why was Prophecy suddenly limited to being experienced in the Tabernacle? What is the significance of the special nature of Moses’ prophecy? Why does the midrash end with talk of the future, when all will experience prophecy? What is the difference between the revelation at the burning bush and the revelation in the Mishkan (Tabernacle)?…
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