This week we see a very significant transition in the focus of the literature of the Torah. Up until this week the Torah has consisted purely of narrative, describing the creation, the first few generations, the lives of the forefathers, and the enslavement and freedom of the Jewish people from Egypt. This week the Torah turns
Rabbi Yehuda Maryles, director of Las Vegas NCSY, discusses the concept of Pharaoh’s free will and HaShem ‘hardening his heart’ in this week’s parsha – and what it would be like to have a Superbowl party in Ancient Egypt.