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Parshas BoSefer Shemos

Bo

  1. תשע״ד (5774) — no edition
  2. תשע״ה (5775) — 1 essay, Parsha
  3. תשע״ו (5776) — 1 essay, Parsha
  4. תשע״ז (5777) — 1 essay, Parsha
  5. תשע״ח (5778) — 1 essay, Parsha
  6. תשע״ט (5779) — 1 essay, Parsha
  7. תש״פ (5780) — 1 essay, Haftorah
  8. תשפ״א (5781) — 1 essay, Haftorah
  9. תשפ״ב (5782) — 1 essay, Haftorah
  10. תשפ״ג (5783) — 1 essay, Tehillim
  11. תשפ״ד (5784) — 1 essay, Tehillim
  12. תשפ״ה (5785) — 1 essay, Tehillim
  13. תשפ״ו (5786) — 3 essays, Medrash
תשפ״ו5786

Big Month Ahead

The essay explores the significance of Parshas Hachodesh and Chodesh Nissan, specifically why it is called 'Chodesh Ha'aviv' (the month of spring). Drawing on the Shinover Rebbe, it explains that the 'temperate weather' of spring (neither too hot nor too cold) is a metaphor for a balanced approach to Avodas Hashem—avoiding both over-exertion and spiritual sluggishness—which was the necessary mindset for the transition from slavery to serving God.

Medrashwith Parshas HaChodesh, Parshas HaChodesh

Bread Line

The essay explores the Midrashic connection between the Matzah eaten with the Korban Pesach and the cakes (ugos) Sarah Immenu prepared for the angels. It posits that while 'Lechem' (bread) represents a compromise connecting the physical and spiritual, Matzah represents a higher existence of true freedom (Cheirus) where the physical is entirely elevated to the spiritual.

Medrash

Stranger Danger: The Purity of the Night of Pesach

The essay explores the specific prohibition of a 'ben nechar' (stranger) eating the Korban Pesach, contrasting the physical Egyptian oppression with the spiritual purity of Israel on the night of the Exodus. Drawing on Rav Hutner’s Pachad Yitzchok, it argues that the night of the 15th of Nissan was a unique historical moment where Klal Yisrael existed in its most pristine state—freed from external nations and not yet diluted by the 'Erev Rav' or internal dissent—representing a template for the future Redemption.

Medrashwith Pesach

תשפ״ה5785

Truth Be Told

This essay explores the themes of hope and redemption in Tehillim Kapital 43, connecting it to the Mitzvah of Kiddush HaChodesh and the roles of Moshe and Aharon in leading the Jewish people.

Tehillim

תשפ״ד5784

Law and Order

This essay explores the themes of praise and recognition of Hashem's sovereignty as expressed in Tehillim 147, particularly in the context of the future redemption and the significance of the mitzvot.

Tehillim

תשפ״ג5783

פרק ע׳׳ז - Bo: By Choice

The essay analyzes Kapital 77 of Tehillim, which Rashi reads as a lament over the decrees of Galus and which culminates in the memory of Yetzias Mitzrayim. It focuses on the phrase "Ga'alta B'Zroah Amecha Bnei Yaakov V'Yosef Selah", joining the Gemara in Sanhedrin (Yosef Kilkel), the Midrash that we were redeemed 'Betrunia' against the Midas HaDin because we resembled the Mitzriyim, and the Midrash in Bamidbar Rabbah linking the two Bakar of Shevet Gad's korban to Yaakov and Yosef. Using the Shem M'Shmuel's identification of Bakar with the middah of Havchana (discernment), the author concludes that the zechus of Yaakov and Yosef was the inherited ability to distinguish right from wrong, which preserved our identity as a Shoshana Bein HaChochim and made the Geulah possible.

Tehillim

תשפ״ב5782

Stand Up Straight

This Haftorah discusses the punishment of Mitzrayim for their oppression of Bnei Yisroel, using metaphors related to a snake to illustrate the consequences of their actions.

Haftorah

תשפ״א5781

Mountains of Proof

The Haftorah for Parshas Bo discusses the prophecy against Pharaoh and Egypt, emphasizing the certainty of divine judgment and the significance of the mountains Tavor and Carmel in relation to the Torah and the Jewish people's unique connection to God.

Haftorah

תש״פ5780

Have No Fear

The Haftorah for Parshas Bo conveys a message of hope and reassurance from the Navi Yermiyahu, emphasizing that despite fears of oppression and exile, the future redemption of Klal Yisroel is guaranteed.

Haftorah

תשע״ט5779

Action and Reaction

The essay explores the complex relationship between Moshe and Pharaoh, focusing on Moshe's anger during their final confrontation. It highlights the significance of Pharaoh's words and their impact on Moshe's commitment to Yichud Hashem.

Parsha

תשע״ח5778

For the Asking

Parshas Bo marks a transition from narrative to detailed Halachos, emphasizing the importance of Shemiras HaMitzvos and the deeper meanings behind the requests made by Bnei Yisroel.

Parsha

תשע״ז5777

Spring Forward

The essay explores the significance of the month of Aviv in relation to the Exodus from Egypt, emphasizing the potential for growth and spiritual freedom that it represents.

Parshawith Parshas HaChodesh

תשע״ו5776

The New You

This essay explores the significance of Kiddush HaChodesh, the first mitzvah given to the Jewish people, emphasizing its role in renewal and growth, and its unique applicability to Klal Yisroel.

Parshawith Parshas HaChodesh

תשע״ה5775

Parshas Bo

Parshas Bo marks the Geulas Mitzrayim and introduces the Mitzvah of Korbon Pesach, emphasizing family unity in fulfilling mitzvos and passing down traditions.

Parshawith Parshas HaChodesh