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Did you know?
(answers in highlight section)

1)Why did some Jews perish in the plaque of darkness? (second portion of highlight section)

2)What was the very first commandment of the Torah? (4th portion)

3)Why is the seder nights of the holiday of Pesach so important to keep? (4th portion)

4)Why were the Israelites instructed not to leave their homes on the night of the plaque of darkness? (5th portion)

In This Issue

Shabbat kiddush in Shul a must!!!

Intellect vs. Emotion

Parshat Highlights

Shabbat kiddush in Shul a must!!!

This article was constructed with the help of either writings, lectures or shiurim of Rabbi's Noach Isaac Oelbaum, Asher Hurzberg, Yossi Bilus

"Take me out to the ball game; take me out to the crowd." Watching a ballgame or just about anything in a stadium, arena or a hall full of people is thrilling; we naturally gravitate towards a crowd.

The Torah puts a great deal of emphasis on performing mitzvot with a crowd of people. Minyan is one example, in which ten men are needed to recite certain prayers.

Another is HaKhel. This mitzvah is performed on the Succot following the Shemitah year. The nation gathers at the Bait HaMikdash - the Temple - for the festival. On the day following the first day of the festival, the entire nation gathers in the outer courtyard of the Bait HaMikdash. At this assembly, the king reads to the nation, from major portions of Sefer Devarim. The HaKhel assembly was an impressive event. The gathering together of the entire nation to hear the king's reading created a strong, moving impression upon all those present. It reinforced the importance and centrality of the Torah in our lives

In our parsha this week, we have one of the most significant rituals in Judaism and that too, requires a group.

Shemot- 12, 6-And you shall keep it (a lamb) for inspection until the fourteenth day of this month, and the entire congregation of the community of Israel shall slaughter it in the afternoon.

12, 23-The Lord will pass to smite the Egyptians, and He will see the blood on the lintel and on the two doorposts, and the Lord will pass over the entrance, and He will not permit the destroyer to enter your houses to smite [you]."

The Passover sacrifice (Hebrew: Korban Pesakh קרבן פסח is mandated by the Torah to be ritually slaughtered on the eve of Passover, and eaten on the first night of the holiday with bitter herbs and matzo.

Let's review one interesting law that pertains to the Korban Pesach. One of the objectives of this sacrifice is to create a special environment in which we can thank God. [If you are not familiar with these laws, see Mishnayot, Mesechet Pesachim, chapter 5.]

a) In the time of the Bet HaMikdash, everyone was obligated to gather in Jerusalem and offer their korbanot in the Bet HaMikdash while the Leviim sang Hallel. [That in itself is a 'national thanksgiving.']

b) Eating the korban Pesach was by 'invitation only.' In other words, it was necessary to know ahead of time (before the korban is offered) who would be eating it. The purpose of this law is not to limit the amount of participants, but rather to make sure that everyone will attend [just like invitations for a wedding etc.]!

All men and women are obligated in the mitzvah of Korban Pesach. One must form a group to be part of the Korban Pesach, consisting of people who are able to eat a kezayit of the meat. An individual can only be part of one group. The maximum amount of members of the group, is equal to the amount of meat available, so that each person will receive at least a kezayit (olive size).

There is a Mitzvah to count others into a single Korban Pesach. This is called a Chabura. The Rambam tells us that even though one may shecht-slaughter and eat the Korban Pesach alone - one should try to shecht and eat it with a group of neighbors or friends.

We can deduce an interesting observation in that one of the most sacred rituals of the Jewish people, the one that saved them, or I should say their first born, the Korban Pesach, requires a group.

One of the most vital times we Jews utilized this effective tool to jumpstart our nation, is when we were in Egypt.

We are required to pray with a minyan 3 times a day. However, unfortunately, there are those that don't. Nevertheless, the majority of the Orthodox Jewish world, and that is a very broad term, go to shul with a minyan on Shabbat. Shabbat is special!

In the Amidah, there is a famous special reference to Moshe. After the first three brachot, the Amida states "Yismach Moshe" Moshe was happy. This begs explanation: "What was he happy about?" It is odd that the authors of our prayers would use such terminology to describe a prayer. Furthermore, the Sages' objective is to inspire us with the prayers they suggest for our recital. It is enticing to know what initiated this happy feeling in Moshe.

Rabbi Noach Isaac Oelbaum teaches us that Moshe was happy that he succeeded in convincing Pharaoh to give the Israelites a day off. We all have read the cruelty that the Egyptians imposed on our ancestors and now there would be a one-day break. Moshe related to Pharaoh that the Israelites were under achieving, showing him charts that productivity was down due to the 7-day work load. He argued that human nature requires a day off to rejuvenate.

The king accepted his argument and decreed that the Hebrews be granted a day off.

Moshe took advantage of the day off. He gathered the people on that day and they recited Shema Yisrael. He instilled in them a will to go on, for their tortured slavery was demeaning. The day was important and it built their self-confidence and a comradery among the brethren. Misery loves company and the slaves exchanged their tears and whatever little joy they had. A special bond was created weekly, which strengthened their backbone. "Do you know who we are? We are the children of Avraham Yitzchak and Yaacov" they told each other with pride as they made a l'chaim on scotch and ate chamin. Don't kid yourselves, Jews know how to party. Eventually Pharaoh caught wind of the famous Shabbat meet and the party was over.

The fun was over. It was back to 7-day workload. But the damage was done; the seed of a nation was planted. Moshe's Shabbat mission was a success.

In shul on Shabbat, it's not just about the davaning, the speeches or even reading the Cup of Coffee publication. Nor is it just the Chulant, the Osevo, Churesh and last but not least the scotch!! It's the comradery in shul-Bet Haknesset on every level, that creates the strength of the Jewish people on Shabbat.

The Congregation is our protector; it's our strength. I don't understand how people can move into a neighborhood with few Jews living in the area. When asked, they tell me with rolled eyes "we need a break from the Jews. They snoop too much into our lives." That's not good, however the consequence of living outside a kehilah are far more devastating. They don't even realize what a tragic mess they are getting themselves and their children into.

Smoking is not healthy. Smoking rabbis are even more unhealthy. When I heard this story, at the shloshim of Charlie Bildirici it, reaffirmed that us rabbis are just human and we all have our faults. We have an evil inclination like everybody else and we too, have our job to overcome them.

One of the major influences in Torah in the twentieth century was the great Rabbi Eliyahu Dessler, author of the masterpiece Michtav M'eliyahu.

Rav Dessler was a heavy smoker and one day, his doctor related some alarming news: "you have to stop smoking. You are entering the danger zone. Seriously," the Doctors said with a concerned look. "I'll try my best to stop" was the reply. However, it was not so simple. Nicotine addiction is like any other addiction; it's an uphill battle. His wife and family begged him to stop. His closest students had spoken to their rebbe. After agreeing to stop with all sincerity, he went back to his old ways.

Every Motzai Shabbat, the rav would give an inspirational drasha jumpstarting the new week. Inside his shtender-podium, there was usually a pack of cigarettes. It seemed appropriate that after a whole Shabbat of self-containment, to indulge in a few.

One time, as he began speaking, he did something unusual in front of the 400 attendees. He proclaimed that from that moment forward, he would stop smoking.

And so it was from that moment on, no one ever found a cigarette next to him. Rav Dessler was asked what gave him the koach to stop. He said it was the sheer embarrassment of breaking his word given to so many people.

Rav Dessler utilized the kahal-congregation to his benefit.

Allen Dershowitz is an American lawyer, jurist, and author. He is a prominent scholar on United States constitutional law and criminal law, and a leading defender of civil liberties. He spent most of his career at Harvard Law School where in 1967, at the age of 28, he became the youngest full professor of law in its history.

Dershowitz has been involved in several legal cases and is a commentator on the Arab-Israeli conflict. As a criminal appellate lawyer, he has won 13 of the 15 murder and attempted murder cases he has handled, and has represented a series of celebrity clients, including Mike Tyson, Patty Hearst, and Jim Bakker. His most notable cases include his role in 1984 in overturning the conviction of Claus von Bülow for the attempted murder of his wife, Sunny, and as the appellate adviser for the defense in the O. J. Simpson murder trial in 1995.

Born on the Lower East side and growing up in Boro park, Dershowitz made his way to Yeshiva University. Many of his teachers, although admitting his brilliance, disliked his rebellious nature. He later said his teachers told him "to do something that required a big mouth and no brain ... so I became a lawyer."

His parents were Holocaust survivors and he often had to endure the pain and shock that they shared about losing most of their families to the Nazis.

Whether it was the money, the fame, or the American dream, Dershowitz did not stay Orthodox and does not keep many of his family traditions. However, uncharacteristically of the liberal Jew that he has become, Allen Dershowitz goes to shul every Shabbat. He was asked why, especially as he doesn't observe Shabbat or kosher.

Dershowitz replied "since I come from a home that was the victim of Hitler's cruelty and his mission of destroying the Jews, physically, culturally and religiously. Every time I walk into shul and see the large crowd, the children running around with their candy and the often elaborate kiddishes, I feel exited and I look down to the ground- staring down to Gehenom, with a grin on my face, as if I'm sticking it to Hitler. I tell the mamzer, you wanted to destroy the Jews? Well, look at them now, look at this gathering!! G-d is on our side."

Although individuality is quite important, our nation was born with the B12 injection of comradery. It was born with a gathering on Shabbat. It was born with the groupie Korban Pesach which saved many Jewish lives. Positive communal pressure makes us better people.

Even if one cannot come to shul early enough for prayer, he could still come for the Kiddush-the door is open.

Intellect vs. Emotion

Three people were on an airplane: Henry Kissinger, a boy scout, and a Rabbi. They will find out that the plane is in distress and will crash shortly. There are only two parachutes!! Henry Kissinger grabs a parachute and jumps out of the plane. So, the Rabbi goes to the boy scout 'take the parachute. Son, I'm a lot older than you. You have a long life ahead of you. Please take the parachute. The boy laughs 'Don't worry, Rabbi. There are two left .The smartest man in the world just took my knapsack.'

When situations are such that one is forced to make a decision with great deal of emotions involved, in this case facing life and death on the airplane, a greater amount mistakes will occur. The intellect has to have greater control over the emotions to have a good functional system.

Desire is another emotion that can be devastating, even when one has time on his side; it's a slow kill. If the desire is strong enough, then chances are it's not governed by intellect. One may think he's rational but it's the emotion that stems from the desire that's talking. What's that expression? Don't confuse me with the facts, I made my decision.

Rashi said Pharaoh refused to be humbled before G-d (Shemot 10:3). When the Egyptians began to enslave the Jews, Pharaoh rationalized that we can really use them and gain from their productivity. However, G-d had other plans and Pharaoh realized himself it wasn't beneficial to enslave them. His advisers warned him also Egypt will be lost if the enslavement of the Jews continues. Their powerful G-d will destroy us. Pharaoh who was considered very smart knew that these plagues will destroy his kingdom. Yet his ego didn't allow him to let them go.

But how does one understand Pharaohs behavior? Apparently, it should be the opposite. If Pharaoh was so concerned about his Honor and protect his ego, he would have let the Jews out the first chance he had knowing he's going to lose his status and wealth. There's no comparison; it's a no-brainer. What's at stake? Pharaoh can lower his head and let them go and still maintain his kingdom and perhaps a good chance of being considered a superpower. Or he would hold firm and continue to enslave the Israelites and inevitably his army would be destroyed and Egypt will never ever gain the glorified position it holds and Pharaoh would be labeled a fool by the world. Let's not overlook that he sinned in front of G-d and will be accounted for it after his life is over.

Why did he make such a decision? Isn't it mind boggling?

Pharaohs inflated ego was making the decisions. This desire, which stems from the heart, overrides the intellect. No matter how logical and factual the emotions block out the intellect where even the smartest man in the world will not make a rational decision. Even if his advisors are begging him to let them go and the plague are causing devastation, Pharaoh will feel confident that it's the right choice. It's a scary thought, how many decisions people make based on desire; desire for honor and women.

People don't realize that desire is an emotion because one can be seen as acting normal, however it influences us. When the desire is alleviated even briefly, one can realize the wrong decisions he has made and the time he wasted. The frightening aspect about desire even a most influential friend with sound advice may not be able to get through because his message will be blocked.

Parshat Highlights

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First Portion: * "I DON'T WANT TO OFFEND YOUR-MAJESTY, YOUR-HIGHNESS, BUT YOUR FIRST BORN BOYS WILL DIETONIGHT" said Moshe to Pharaoh.

That's a weird way to address a king: respect and a fist in the mouth! Before the tenth plague, Moshe informs Pharaoh that all of his servants will be looking for Moshe begging him to stop the plague. Turns out, it was actually Pharaoh himself who, in the middle of the night, in pajamas, went door to door trying to find Moshe to beg that he and the Israelites should leave.

Moshe was very accurate and meticulous when speaking to Pharaoh. If so, why wasn't he more accurate by proclaiming that indeed it would be Pharaoh himself who will be parading in his nightly attire seeking him?

Moshe acted properly in treating the king with respect and not hurting an authoritative figure. By pointing a finger at Pharaoh and telling him "this will happen to you" is a gross lack of respect.

RESPECT?!-EXCUSE ME Pharaoh was a RASHA! He tortured and enslaved the Jews; he ordered the execution of Jewish babies! You want to give this monster respect?! On the contrary, Pharaoh should be dragged around town and humiliated!!

However, the Torah is trying to teach us about respecting authority, any authority. There has to be respect for the leaders, teachers and parents. This is a very hard and foreign concept for us Americans to fathom, as we live in a democratic society where every time a politician slips, we scream "throw the bum out"!

The National Rifle Association has taken an unfathomable position after the Newtown tragedy, in which twenty six people, mostly children, were killed; they are in favor of guns. Truth be told, the NRA represents the epitome of democracy. The NRA was created as the result of the second amendment which permitted guns to be possessed. This was to ensure that no government will turn tyranny; hence there should be an armed militia accessible, just in case. Initially, this seems very appropriate. However, although there are plenty of positives to a democratic system, all of them are at the expense of the watering down of respect for authoritative figures.

The Torah wants to emphasize the importance of having respect for authority; a king, a president, no matter how much the late show hosts poke fun of them. They represent the people and they enforce order in society. G-d loves an orderly society, even at the expense of believing in Him.

* Again, G-d is mentioning that he has hardened Pharaoh's heart, or as we have said previously, hardened the ability to withstand the impact of the Plagues. Therefore, giving him the freedom of choice, where his true cruel personality has been shown. One may think the storyline, so far, in the book of Shemot, has been the belief in G-d. However, there is an added dimension here, as evident by the constant focusing of 'hardening the heart' of Pharaoh, and that is the depth of how low he can go in his handling of fellow human beings.

* Even his advisors suggested to him to release the Israelites, but he refused. Unfortunately, they still followed his command. History often repeats itself; this is the first of many times where 'they just followed orders' from their evil leader. One cannot do that; opposition groups should have risen if they thought Pharaoh was wrong; grass roots should have begun. Apparently, it didn't, and therefore the Egyptian nation is as responsible for their actions just as Pharaoh was.

* Moshe and Aharon threaten to bring another plague, locusts.

* Pharaoh's response was to let just the men go, and leave the women and children. Moshe obviously refused, setting the stage for the locusts.

Second Portion: * Pharaoh runs to find Moshe to beg him to stop the plague, stating, "I have sinned to G-d". Sounds sincere, no?! Ha! Only a short time later, Pharaoh returns to his stance of refusal to let them go.

* Moshe brought upon Egypt the next plague, darkness, through the command of G-d.

* Many of the Israelites who were not following in the way of G-d perished in this plague. The reason why G-d chose this particular plague is because He did not want the Egyptians to say, "We're not the only ones being punished". By the time the Egyptians arose from the darkness, those Jews were already buried.

Third Portion: * Pharaoh said to Moshe, "You can leave, but your flock and cattle shall remain". Moshe retorted back, "We will leave with all we have".

* G-d made it so that the Jews were able to take gold, silver, and clothing from the Egyptians. The Egyptians themselves honored the requests of the Israelites to "lend them" gold, silver etc.

Fourth Portion: * G-d informs Moshe of the last plague, death of the Egyptian firstborn children.

* G-d instructs Moshe and Aharon how to fulfill the first commandment of the Torah. G-d informs them starting with "This month, I will implement a calendar system". The calendar is based on the moon and is regulated by the sun. The time span between one new moon and the next is 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, and 3 ½ seconds. Since a month has to be composed of complete days, the months alternate between 29 and 30 days. So a 12-month year contains 354 days, as opposed to 365 days in a solar year. In order to make up the eleven day difference which, after many years, will cause a problem because Nissan, a spring month (Pesach has to be in the spring), will fall out in the winter. Therefore, the Torah instituted a leap year, which adds a 13th month (Adar ll) to the year, seven times every nineteen years. This will ensure that Pesach will fall out in the springtime each year.

* The Seder night of Pesach, which we still commemorate today, is a very powerful night because that was when G-d showed tremendous mercy on our ancestors many years ago. On that night, back then, we were instructed to perform the Pesach offering, which consists of roasting a lamb or sheep (these animals were sacred and were the Egyptian gods, by slaughtering them, it's a slap in the face to the Egyptians). The blood from the offering was to be painted on the doorpost. While we were eating the Pesach offering in our homes, G-d skipped over our houses. Only the Egyptians were struck when He killed the firstborns.

* We are introduced in this portion as to how to perform our obligation on the holiday of Pesach.

Fifth Portion: * Interestingly, the Israelites were commanded not leave their homes on the night of the death of the firstborns of the Egyptians, "or else the angel of death will smite you too." One must ask, wasn't it understood that G-d himself would kill the Egyptian firstborns? Still, the angel was specifically instructed to kill any Jews who left their homes. We learn an important lesson; one is not permitted to feel good in watching their enemy being tortured or killed. Although the Egyptians tortured the Jews, G-d still made sure not to let them see what was done to the Egyptians.

Sixth Portion: * Pharaoh ran out in his pajamas in the middle of the night to find Moshe and begged him to stop the plagues and to leave. He said the whole Jewish nation should leave.

*There were 600,000 men between the ages of 20 and 60 who left Egypt.

*In their haste, they left while the bread did not finish baking. This bread is called matzoh.

*The Jews were in exile 210 years.

Seventh Portion: * We conclude the Parsha with two passages, one is about the firstborn and the other is teaching the future generations. As we got prepared to leave Egypt, we were in essence graduating to a "nation" status. The narrative is directing us from slave status to a bright future where, now, the father of the household has a say and influence, and will be able to pass down the tradition of the gift that was given by G-d - the Torah

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