Fwd: Existence Providence and Power

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From: Rabbi Yosef B. Friedman <rabbifriedman@kehot.com>
Date: Thu, Jan 11, 2024, 8:20 AM
Subject: Existence Providence and Power
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I S S U E 803 Parshat Va'eira - \ January 11, 2024 \ Rosh Chodesh Shevat, 5784 Dear Friend, An insight by the Rebbe on parshat Va'eira, selected from our Daily Wisdom, by Rabbi Moshe Wisnefsky. Existence, Providence, and Power In the second section of the Book of Exodus, G-d begins the process that will lead to the redemption of the Jews from Egyptian slavery. After some preparations, G-d then begins to strike the Egyptians with plagues. (Exodus 6:2–9:35) The first nine plagues can be divided into three sets of three, each of which was intended to teach Pharaoh and the Egyptians something about the belief in G-d: • The first set of three plagues (blood, frogs, and lice) was intended to demonstrate G-d's existence. • The second set (the mixed horde, epidemic, and inflammation of the skin) was intended to demonstrate G-d's providence. • The third set (hail, locusts, and darkness) was intended to demonstrate G-d's supernatural power. Thus, the plagues teach us that not only does G-d exist; He also directs the world and wishes to come to our aid, and that He can and does override the natural order. --Daily Wisdom Volume 3 May G-d grant our people a decisive victory over our enemies, Gut Shabbos, Rabbi Yosef B. Friedman Kehot Publication Society Inspiring insights on the Torah Portion from the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Translated and adapted by Rabbi Moshe Wisnefsky, and produced by Chabad House Publications of California, Daily Wisdom summarizes each daily Torah reading and presents an original insight based on the Rebbe's teachings.

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