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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 8 MIN

R. Avital Hochstein on Parashat Va'Era: What is Slavery?

from Ta Shma · host Hadar Institute

Pharaoh succeeded.  He brought the Children of Israel into a state of slavery.  The opening of Parashat Va’Era focuses on one particular consequence of this: the loss of the ability to listen.

Pharaoh succeeded. He brought the Children of Israel into a state of slavery. The opening of Parashat Va’Era focuses on one particular consequence of this: the loss of the ability to listen.

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R. Avital Hochstein on Parashat Va'Era: What is Slavery?

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Pharaoh succeeded.  He brought the Children of Israel into a state of slavery.  The opening of Parashat Va’Era focuses on one particular consequence of this: the loss of the ability to listen.

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