Pharaoh's Daughter

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1. The Double Birth of Moshe

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

   Why was it necessary for Moshe to pass from his biological, Jewish mother to an adoptive Egyptian mother? Why did this adoptive mother have to be the daughter of Pharaoh? Why was it necessary for Moshe – future savior of Israel – to be "reborn" in the unique circumstances described in our parasha? Through a close reading of the story we can understand the necessity of this experience, allowing Moshe to emerge as the leader of the Jewish nation who will ultimately guide them out of Egypt to freedom. 

2. Shmot: If Midrash is Real, Why Isn't It Peshat?

   Rabbi David Fohrman |

   Welcome the book of Exodus! In this video, we explore the strange midrash in which the arm of Pharaoh's daughter stretched through the river to fetch Moses. Why do the Sages tell us such an odd story? Rabbi Fohrman argues that we need to put ourselves into the eyes of Pharaoh's daughter, and help us see that when we want to achieve something, God will help us find a way to do it.

    

    

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3. “Due to the Virtue of Righteous Women”: Their Heroic Stand Against Egyptian Tyranny

   Rabbi Yair Kahn

   תאריך פרסום: 2023 | | Hour and 3 minutes

   According to our sages, during the enslavement in Egypt, women played a crucial role in leading the nation to freedom. We will examine the scriptural roots from which this conclusion seemingly sprouted and attempt to understand why the singular feminine contribution was critical at this specific historical juncture.