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Welcome to today's podcast.
Today we learn the last of the three plagues. When God tells Moses to come to Pharaoh and warn him, the choice of the word "come" rather than "go" is significant. It suggests a certain intimacy, an invitation for Moses to enter into Pharaoh's space, his domain, to deliver the message. It's a powerful indication of the authority bestowed upon Moses.
Pharaoh felt the pressure from his own people. Imagine the streets, the masses demonstrating, the outcry for relief from the plagues. So when Moses articulates their demand to leave, he is clear: everyone is going. No one is to be left behind. This insistence on temporary visas to leave for three days to serve God reveals a negotiation, a plea for a complete religious freedom, albeit short-lived. It's a profound statement on the importance of community and inclusivity in worship.
Then there's the issue with vague practices like astrology. There's a saying that the blood of a particular star was transformed to good blood. The implication here is that while adults are asked to go and serve God, children are initially thought to be left behind because they don't bring sacrifices. This highlights a misconception that service to God is only through specific rituals, when in fact, the presence and participation of everyone, including children, are valuable and meaningful.
This podcast was produced and sponsored by Daniel Aharonoff.