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16 January 2026

Vaera - Getting Godly Powers

 

 

 What does Hashem mean when He tells Moshe to be an 'Elokim' (god) to Pharaoh? What is the idea behind Shlomo Hamelech (King Solomon) being unable to bring the box containing the Ark of the Covenant into the Beis Hamikdash (Temple) at its inauguration? Why did he bring out the casket of his father Dovid Hamelech, and why did the gates open for him? What is the idea of Hashem being referred to as the 'King of Honor?' Why does Hashem give honor to those who revere Him? What is the concept of revering Hashem, and how does this make one into a G-dly person? What is special about the meeting of Pharaoh - the man who thinks he is god - and Moshe - the one who is actually G-dly?

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