Likutei Sichos: Sefer Shemot

A deeper explanation of Pharaoh’s decree that the sons should be thrown into the river and the daughters shall be kept alive, and its relevance to education today. The Egyptian exile is the root of all exiles – parallels between then and now – how to exchange anxiety over livelihood with torah study.

The first two plagues represent the sterile and cold nature of spiritual Egypt being turned into warmth and vitality. The self sacrifice of the frogs. The promise of redemption and coping with concealment.

The self-sacrifice of the Jews in Egypt to take the Passover lamb; the difference between chametz and matzah; the spiritual service and mission of the Previous Rebbe is to be accomplished notwithstanding any challenges.

The song of the women and its precedence over the song of the men; the difference between the war against Pharaoh and the war against Amalek; the opinions of Beis Hillel and Beis Shamai when is the New Year for Trees and the spiritual lesson of the new year for trees

The repetition of the construction of the mishkan in parshas Vayakhel and Pekudei; the topic of prayer; the connection between the end of Pekudei and beginning of Vayikra.