Parshas Bo (5766)

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Parshas Bo (5766)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

It would seem that the worse aspect of the tenth plague would be the actual loss of the offspring.  However the pasuk (11:6)emphasizes the “tzeaka gedola” the great expression of anguish seems like the epitome of the affliction.

This focuses our attention on the cry; the expression of anguish and deep feelings of the heart.  Yosef’s brothers expressed regret and remorse about what was done to him despite their feelings that it was coming to him for not being sensitive to his cries.

The Medrash quotes an opinion that the real reason Moshe didn’t lead Clal Yisroel back to Egypt when caught at the sea, was that the return would cause awesome disappointment and anguish to the women and children.

Such a necessary, crucial lesson for our present cold-hearted, insensitive generation.

Have a wonderful, warm-hearted Shabbos.