The Exodus
Middle Israel: How 'The Odyssey' echoes the Jewish story of homecoming - opinion
Written roughly in the time of Isaiah, The Odyssey had nothing to do with the Jews. Its narrative, however, sure is relevant to the Jews, as their own narrative comes under assault.
Partial statue of Ramesses the Great found in ancient Egyptian capital city along Nile
The scourge that is anti-Israel US politicians - opinion
When miracles demand courage: A moral reading of Exodus for our time - opinion
The importance of God's name in the story of Passover - opinion
If God is willing to conduct a dialogue with a human being and change His mind, how much more so must human beings conduct a dialogue with each other and be willing to change their minds?
Passover 2025: From the pride of Egypt to the humility of Israel - opinion
In the formative process of the exodus, the Jewish people leave a land that represents the height of pride, and they journey to a land of humility.
The nature of miracles: From splitting the Red Sea to the State of Israel - opinion
I think that Passover in general, and its seventh day in particular, is the perfect time to appreciate “the miracles that are with us daily,” as we say in the Amidah prayer.
Passover 2025: Crossing your own Red Sea
We all face Red Seas in one form or another. But the good news is that just as God parted the waters for our forefathers when they left Egypt, He can part them for us as well.
The Passover paradox: Being given freedom from slavery, but also new strict rules
Surely, freedom means the overthrow of rules? Why leave one bondage merely to enter another, even if only a symbolic one?
Passover: The message of empathy in the Haggadah
This Passover, as we retell the story of our journey from slavery to freedom, may we be mindful of the other people seeking to experience the same journey toward freedom.
'Departing Egypt: Passover Haggadah': Excerpts for insights at the Passover Seder
Below are excerpts from Rabbi Aryeh A. Frimer’s book, chock-full of insights aimed at providing ample food for thought and discussion at the Seder.
Passover 2025: Why must Jews see themselves as personally leaving Egypt?
Why should one see themselves as if they personally left Egypt? Because it's the essence of redemption: giving everyone, no matter his situation, the inner strength of faith, hope, joy, serenity.
Passover and the price of redemption: The burden of war must be shared by all Jews - opinion
Real redemption requires sacrifice: only when every Jew embraces this burden will we truly understand the slavery and freedom in the matzah and the blood and jubilation in the wine.
Perception is reality: The importance of a narrative of Jewish unity - opinion
The stories we tell ourselves define our reality – especially in turbulent times, when a clear narrative can be the difference between confusion and clarity, between despair and resilience.
