Insight Into True Freedom The liberation of the People of Israel from the Egyptian bondage was literally the freedom of the human spirit. Each person who chose to trust in HaShem, was empowered to root out the negative influences that previously dominated them, be it taskmasters or unfavorable habits. Once that they gained awareness of their pure and holy soul , they performed good deeds with the integrity and self-esteem of their holy inner core. Lesson: True freedom of the soul is granted by HaShem to those who place their trust in Him. Visualization: Envision a Jewish slave in Egypt under the control of the Egyptian masters. See him place his trust in HaShem. As a result of his faith, HaShem grants the freedom to liberate himself from the oppressive Egyptian control. What's more, he is blessed with a rejuvenated sense of self. He performs acts of kindness, devotes himself to worship HaShem, and experiences inner happiness and peace. (Based on the commentary of Rav Shimshon Raphael Hirsch) *New printing of the Salant Foundation's "Ohr Yisrael": Click Here
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