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In a Nutshell: The Passover Story


		Enslavement The Children of Israel arrive in Egypt; Pharaoh fears their growth and enslaves them; a leader is born 4 Comments



		Moses is Appointed Leader As a young man, Moses leaves the palace and discovers the hardship of his brethren; thus begins his journey to become leader of the Israelites 2 Comments



		The Ten Plagues Pharaoh refuses to let the People of Israel go; G-d brings upon Egypt ten plagues; the people of Egypt beg Pharaoh to let the Jews go; Pharaohs heart remains hardened 3 Comments



		Exodus Pharaoh's resistance is finally broken and he actually chases the Israelites from his land. Finally, the Jews are free...but the story's not over yet 7 Comments

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