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Pharaoh

"The Departure of the Israelites," 1829 by David Roberts
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If God could change Pharaoh’s heart, where is his free will?

Rabbi Joey Felsen by Rabbi Joey Felsen January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. BoExodus 10:1-13:16 In last week’s Torah portion, the showdown between Moses and Pharaoh […]

"Pharaoh's Army Engulfed by the Red Sea" by Frederick Arthur Bridgman, 1900
Posted inTorah

Post-seder postscript: Why not hate the Egyptians?

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg April 7, 2023
In a 1902 painting, Moses addresses Pharaoh before his court
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Overturning an unjust regime? This week’s Torah portion has a lot to say.

Rabbi Amy Eilberg by Rabbi Amy Eilberg January 10, 2019
"The Plague of Locusts" by James Tissot, ca. 1900
Posted inColumns

A national leader without empathy? The Torah knows all about that

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan by Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan January 19, 2018January 19, 2018
Detail from "Joseph Interprets the Dream of Pharaoh," Jean-Adrien Guignet, 19th century
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We all feel alone and forgotten sometimes. Even Joseph the dreamer.

Rabbi Corey Helfand by Rabbi Corey Helfand December 15, 2017December 14, 2017
black and white etching of Egyptians writhing in the darkness
Posted inColumns, Jewish Life, Torah

Our response to darkness will determine the light we merit

by Rabbi Rebecca Gutterman February 3, 2017February 1, 2017
In a 1902 painting, Moses addresses Pharaoh before his court
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A message for Moses and America — ‘Never give up’

Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan by Rabbi Peretz Wolf-Prusan January 27, 2017January 24, 2017

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