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As the Israelites transition from being servants of Pharaoh to servants of God, they acknowledge that God will instruct them in how to best serve God.

The different miracles performed before the Israelites and before the Egyptians symbolize the different messages communicated to each group.

A new Pharaoh rises.

The miraculous experience of the Exodus and redemption inspires us to seek the miraculous presence of God in our daily lives.

Thought and internal spirituality still require physical action in order to deepen one's religious experience.

The unfolding experience of liberation enables the knowledge of new aspects of God.

Two stories related to Hanukkah focus on the heroic efforts of women.

Acculturation versus assimilation, a question for Jews then as now.

Whether you ignore Christmas altogether or celebrate it with non-Jewish friends or family, the holiday provokes a lot of emotions.

As the weather turns colder, American Jews are surrounded by conflicting reminders that we are both part of and separate from American society as a whole.