What Does Judaism Think

The pinnacle of the Exodus saga, the 10th plague, was the slaying of the Egyptians firstborn sons. This was a harsh thing, causing "a great cry among the Egyptians that has never been heard before." It is unspeakably sad, and yet it was God's justice at work. We must try to understand, as best we can, what the deeper meaning was.

What we will come to understand is that, in a spiritual sense, it was not God who slew the Egyptian firstborn. Who was it? Read More

We often wonder where the miracles of today are hidden. Why does the sea not split to allow refugees to escape tyranny? Why does lightning not strike the evildoers before they do evil? When I read the news, I really feel the tremendous need for open miracles to save the innocent.

And, yet, Jewish commentaries feel that open miracles are ultimately not a good thing. The best miracles of the ones performed in a hidden manner, using the staff of God that we all possess. Read More

What would one say if one had the opportunity to discuss with the head of Islamic State? What would one tell the Supreme Leader of Iran? What words would be appropriate when meeting with a powerful, evil, person? Is it even worth it?

This is exactly what Moses was commanded to do. His hesitation and fear of this mission was evident, and the message he was commanded to deliver was surprising. This, nonetheless, is God's way of changing the world. Read More