In Va'era, the story of the Exodus begins in earnest, with an unprecedented series of Divine interventions into history. Time and again plagues hit the Egyptians. Moses repeatedly asks Pharaoh to release the people. Repeatedly, Pharaoh refuses. An immense drama is taking place. All the power of imperial Egypt is powerless against the God of creation and redemption as the first seven plagues are unleashed.
Covenant & Conversation
Parshat Vaera
In Va'era, the story of the Exodus begins in earnest, with an unprecedented series of Divine interventions into history. Time and again plagues hit the Egyptians. Moses repeatedly asks Pharaoh to release the people. Repeatedly, Pharaoh refuses. An immense drama is taking place. All the power of imperial Egypt is powerless against the God of creation and redemption as the first seven plagues are unleashed.