Exodus chapter 21, verse 22: When men strive together and hit a pregnant woman so that her child or her children come out, but there is no harm, the one …
“What Is This We Have Done?” When Freedom Feels Scarier Than Bondage
When Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near. God said, “Lest the people change their …
Darkness for Egypt, Light for Israel: Why God Makes a Distinction
So during the three days of darkness in Egypt, the children of Israel had light. Hmm. Wonderful. There was darkness throughout all the land of Egypt. So much so that …
Why Tomorrow? The Question That Reveals Everything
In this week’s Torah portion, Vaera (“And He Appeared”), we encounter one of the strangest moments in the entire Exodus narrative. Pharaoh, surrounded by frogs—in his palace, in his bedroom, …
Shemot: And the More They Multiplied
In this episode of the Perfect Body Podcast, we step into the Book of Exodus (Shemot) and reflect on a powerful paradox found at the very beginning of Israel’s story …