Split this week into two shiurim. Ideas in the Shiras HaYam from the aspect of mercifulness shown to the Mitzriyim. Nothing is insignificant by Hakadosh Baruch Hu.

Why was Rosh Chodesh the first Mitzva given to the Jewish people? Some thoughts on our impact on the world, based on the writings of Rav Chaim Friedlander. Thanks for listening and have a wonderful Shabbos.

The 4th language of Geulah, ולקחתי , the pasuk says that Hashem will take us as a nation when He gives us the Torah, and we will know He took us out of Mitzrayim. Didn't we know that before Matan Torah? And how were the Mitzrayim not influenced by the Makkos? Some thoughts on the power of our framework. Make sure to listen to last year's idea of Bishvili Nivra Haolam and the Alter of Slabodkas yesod of the main lesson of Yetzias Mitzrayim if you missed it. One of the most popular shiurim I have been zoche to give.

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Have a good Shabbos

The Torah tells us when the brothers told Yaakov that Yosef was alive, he didn't belive them. Why wouldn't he believe them? An idea from the Avos D'Rabbi Nosson.

Some insights on the aspects of the Midah Kneged Midah at play in the story of Yosef and his brothers.

Why is there no Mitzvah of Seudah on Chanukah the way there is on Purim? The approaches of the Levush and Bach, and some practical lessons from it.

Rashi quotes Chazal teach us that Yosef was taken in a caravan filled with good spices. How did that help him in this difficult situation? A few different lessons the sefarim take from this Rashi.

Chazal refer to this Parsha as the Parsha of Galus, and bring many lessons from it. A few ideas from the Ramban and the Midrashim.