Parasha Deep Dive Podcast Episode 011

The Secret Egyptian Gods Hidden in the Plagues & The Beauty of a Messy Life: A Deep Dive into Va'era

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January 11, 2026•1 min read

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Did you know the Plague of Frogs wasn't just about noise, it was a direct attack on the Egyptian goddess of fertility?

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In this week's Parasha Deep Dive, Shlomo Godsi is joined by Rabbi Jonathan Goldschmidt (former Rabbi of Kochi, India) to dismantle our childhood understanding of the Exodus.

Broadcasting from the Alshech Academy in Tsfat , we move past the simple stories to reveal the "Ancient Light" hidden in the text. We explore the historical Egyptian theology that the plagues destroyed, why God chooses flawed leaders, and a beautiful metaphor for why life feels so chaotic.

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction: The Rabbi from India & The Philippines

2:15 - The God of Boundaries vs. The God of Transcendence

8:45 - The "Hospital Staff" Analogy: What "Chosen People" really means

13:30 - Why Redemption requires things to get worse first

21:00 - The Shocking Truth: The Plagues vs. Egyptian Deities

32:00 - Why Moshe’s Speech Impediment was his greatest Asset

42:00 - The "Messy Carpet": A Metaphor for the meaning of life

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On the Alshech's Yortzeit, I Received a Message... After morning prayers in the Alshech Shul, I would learn the Alshech’s Torah, just me and him. It was an intimate process that began my close connection with this great sage. Then, on Erev Pesach 2023, at 2 AM, I received a clear message: open a center of learning here, at the Alshech Shul, for the English-speaking communities around the world. I later realized that very night was the Alshech’s Yortzeit. That realization still gives me the chills! This Academy is not just a project; it is a response to a divine call. I humbly ask you to join me in answering it.

Shlomo Godsi

On the Alshech's Yortzeit, I Received a Message... After morning prayers in the Alshech Shul, I would learn the Alshech’s Torah, just me and him. It was an intimate process that began my close connection with this great sage. Then, on Erev Pesach 2023, at 2 AM, I received a clear message: open a center of learning here, at the Alshech Shul, for the English-speaking communities around the world. I later realized that very night was the Alshech’s Yortzeit. That realization still gives me the chills! This Academy is not just a project; it is a response to a divine call. I humbly ask you to join me in answering it.

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