Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Parshah Picks This email dedicated by: Mrs. Simone Van der Veen In honor of Hillel Ben Chaim To dedicate an email, click here Tevet 29, 5771 · January 5, 2011 General Overview: In this week's reading, Bo, the last three plagues – Locust, Darkness, and Death of the Firstborn – are inflicted upon the Egyptians. Moses commands the Israelites concerning the Paschal Offering and the laws of the seder. After the final plague, Pharaoh unconditionally releases the Israelites from his land. This Week's Features Printable Parshah Magazine THE PARSHAH Bo Exodus 10:1-13:16 The innermost chamber in Pharaoh's palace, the midnight death of Egypt's firstborn, the Passover Offering, the Exodus, unleavened bread -- and what it all means according to sages and mystics from Moses to today COLUMNISTS Declaration of Independence? Imagine the scene. The Jews are still slaves in Egypt, and now for the very first time ever they will hear a Torah lesson. And it's about the moon. The moon?! Is that what's on the agenda? By Levi Avtzon The Moon's Humility The Jewish nation seems small and weak, but this is actually the key to our greatness. It allows us to reflect G‑d's quintessential light to the world. By Rochel Holzkenner Why G‑d Didn’t Delegate Ssurely saving the world should be a joint endeavor and I am content with a bit part of the glory. No one would fault me if I waited for others to join in before I stepped forward... By Elisha Greenbaum FEATURED VIDEO Getting Ready for Passover Practical Parshah - Bo In this week’s Torah portion, the Jews leave Egypt and receive the commandment to keep the Passover. What practical preparations are needed to be ready for Pesach? By Mendel Kaplan  Airs Jan. 4 Blackout in Egypt Bo Parshah Report There’s nothing funny about somebody stepping on a rake. So try not to laugh during this week’s exciting webisode. Dovid Taub & Jonathan Goorvich  Watch (4:28) FEATURED AUDIO CLASSES Parshah Class: Bo Get a detailed overview of the weekly Torah portion sewn together with keen insights and timely life messages. By Baruch Epstein  Download    Listen (1:00:19) Leaving Egypt Daily We mention the liberation from Egypt many times each day; why such emphasis? By Moshe New  Download    Listen (2:15) Parshah Thought: Bo A five minute weekly Torah thought based on the teachings of Chassidut. By Berel Bell  Download    Listen (7:00)