Va-eira
וָאֵרָא
I (God) Appeared [to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob]
Exodus 6:2−9:35
When Is Va-eira Read?
/ 25 Tevet 5785
/ 28 Tevet 5786
/ 1 Shevat 5787
Summary
- Despite God's message that they will be redeemed from slavery, the Israelites' spirits remain crushed. God instructs Moses and Aaron to deliver the Israelites from the land of Egypt. (6:2-13)
- The genealogy of Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and their descendants is recorded. (6:14-25)
- Moses and Aaron perform a miracle with a snake and relate to Pharaoh God's message to let the Israelites leave Egypt. (7:8-13)
- The first seven plagues occur. God hardens Pharaoh's heart, and Pharaoh rescinds each offer to let the Israelites go. (7:14-9:35)
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Ten Minutes of Torah: Va-eira Commentary
Not One Remained
By: Jonathan K. Crane
There are many magical moments in this week’s parashah. One was when Aaron cast his rod down in front of Pharaoh and his courtiers and behold! It turned into a serpent (Exodus 7:10).
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