Moses

God’s speaking to Moses – more than reflecting holiness, reflects the intimacy of direct communication and connection with the creator.

The Suez Canal has been blocked for days by a giant container ship, causing big problems for the global shipping industry and starting a torrent of social media memes. But what’s Jewish about it?

“The text is very reminiscent of the book of Deuteronomy, and anyone who is familiar with it would feel it. But there are also some differences,” Dershowitz said.

We notice a phrase that is repeated often while the Torah describes the execution of the directions: “As the Lord commanded Moses.” This phrase is repeated no fewer than 19 times.

People often use power, and when it is employed, it is not easy to overcome it. The Midrash teaches us that when power is met with empathy, consideration and compassion, it collapses and retreats.

The news of liberation comes to the slaves of Israel – but they are unable to hear it.

Moses’ goal is to take the people out of slavery and bring them to the land of Israel but he never states that.

As we go through the process over the next 76 days of choosing the party we will vote for, or the person whom we want serving as prime minister, perhaps we should examine how they compare to Moses.

Moses’s personal struggles enable him to summon the strength despite his initial unwillingness.

One of the skills a leader needs is the ability to make speeches and persuade the masses, and this was something Moses felt he could not do.