Parshas Vaeira (5766)

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Parshas Vaeira (5766)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The ten ‘makos’ were the tools Hashem used to free us and it was and always will be the greatest demonstration of Hashem’s rule over the universe and the foundation of our gratitude to Him.

“Blood” the source of life; jumps and springs. The second plague “frogs” jump, “fleas” jump, the animal world jumps and springs into life. “Boils” causes its human victims to constantly scratch, and when pressed, jumps. “Barad” comes down powerfully in movement. The “locust” jumps. All these ‘makos’ are the epitome of life movement. “Dever” “Choshech” and “Makas Bechoros” are quite the opposite.

The only way the ‘makos’ can be a real source of inspiration and have any significant value towards strengthening our emuna is by giving them serious contemplation and trying to visualize them.

Have a wonderful week and a good Chodesh.