Why Are Jews OBSESSED With Leaving Egypt? | Rabbi in the Hot Seat – Pesach Special

Every year we ask the same questions at the Seder – but do we actually know the answers?In this special Pesach edition of Rabbi in the Hot Seat, we go deep on the questions that matter most: Why are Jews obsessed with Egypt? What does real freedom look like in 2026? Is there archaeological evidence for the Exodus? And what does chametz actually have to do with your ego?Plus – the most beautiful and moving Pesach rabbi story you've ever heard.Whether you're hosting your first Seder or your fiftieth, these ideas will transform the way you experience Passover – and yourself.00:00 – Welcome & Why Jews Are Obsessed With Egypt 01:20 – The Most Important Message of Passover: Unconditional Love 02:32 – If Pesach Is About Freedom, Why So Many Rules? 03:48 – Your Personal Egypt: Slavery in 2026 05:08 – Doubts at the Seder Table – Is That Okay? 06:09 – Chametz, Ego & the Difference Between Arrogance and Self-Worth 08:34 – The Plagues, Free Will, Pharaoh & Archaeological Evidence 21:09 – The Skulener Rebbe's Matzah: A True StoryTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform: https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aishTik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial #SelfHelp #LifeAdvice #MasteringLife #Shorts #RabbiDovBerCohen