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Exodus 14:4 – The Hard Heart

January 15, 2026January 22, 2024

Before the splitting of the sea, God told Moses that he would harden Pharaoh’s heart. This article looks closely at why God would harden Pharaoh’s heart at that time.

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Categories Shemot - Exodus Tags Daat Mikra, miracle, Moses - Moshe, Pharaoh - Paro

Exodus 10:24-25 – After the Darkness

August 8, 2024January 17, 2024

The Plague of Darkness was the 9th of the ten plagues that God unleashed against Egypt. After the darkness ended, Pharaoh seemed ready to free the Jewish people.

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Categories Shemot - Exodus Tags Daat Mikra, Moses - Moshe, Pharaoh - Paro, Rabbi Sorotzkin, sacrifices - offerings

Psalm 130 – Out of the Depths

November 7, 2024January 3, 2024

Psalm 130 is a short psalm with only 8 verses. However, these verses contain important lessons for us. For example, no matter what the circumstances, God’s power of forgiveness is available.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings Tags Daat Mikra, Malbim, sin

Psalm 121 – God’s Protection

January 3, 2024November 16, 2023

Psalm 121 is about a solitary individual facing a threat and wondering if there is anyone who will help him. He expresses his trust that God will help him.

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Categories Ketuvim - Writings Tags bitachon - trust, Daat Mikra, Jacob - Yaakov

Are Cushites Ethiopian?

January 3, 2024September 11, 2023

One of the countries mentioned in the Bible is Cush. In our times there is no nation called Cush. But many people wonder if the Cushites are Ethiopians?

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Categories Bereshit - Genesis, Neviim - Prophets Tags Daat Mikra, Egypt - Mitzraim, Land of Israel, Noah - Noach

Seder Olam – Book Review

December 11, 2024August 31, 2023

Many Torah commentaries cite Seder Olam as a source. This article takes a look at Seder Olam and the role it could play in your Torah learning.

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Categories Book Review Tags Mishna, Seder Olam, Talmud - Gemara, Vilna Gaon - GRA

Will There be Any More Prophets?

January 3, 2024August 14, 2023

From the beginning of creation, God has communicated with people. One of those forms of communication is prophecy.

There have been many prophets in the past. Are there any prophets alive today? Will there be any more prophets in the future?

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Categories Hashkafa Tags Balaam - Bilam, Moses - Moshe, prophet, Rabbi Hirsch, Rambam - Maimonides

Can Prophets Make Mistakes?

January 3, 2024August 2, 2023

We are taught that God communicates with true prophets. Then it is natural to ask two questions: Can prophets make mistakes? Are prophets infallible?

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Categories Hashkafa Tags Moses - Moshe, prophet, Samuel - Shmuel

Types of Prophetic Visions in the Bible

January 3, 2024July 24, 2023

God has chosen to deliver prophetic messages in several different ways. This article discusses the types of prophetic visions in the Bible with some examples.

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Categories Hashkafa Tags angels - malachim, dream - dreams, Moses - Moshe, prophet, Rambam - Maimonides

The Prophetic Books of the Bible

July 24, 2025July 11, 2023

There are several different types of books in the Jewish Bible. Some books are primarily historical. Other books contain words of inspiration and philosophy. This article identifies the prophetic books of the Bible.

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Categories Hashkafa Tags Abraham - Avraham, angels - malachim, Moses - Moshe, prophet
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