Passover 2025: From the pride of Egypt to the humility of Israel - opinion

Jerusalem Post - 19/04
In the formative process of the exodus, the Jewish people leave a land that represents the height of pride, and they journey to a land of humility.

It’s hard to believe today, but the most powerful economic empire in the ancient world 3,500 years ago was Egypt. Though still considered a leading and historic Arab nation, modern Egypt is a poor and downtrodden country, with its days of glory far behind it.

To truly understand the heart of the exodus from Egypt – which we celebrate on Passover – we must grasp the stature of that great Egyptian empire and the stark contrast between its cruel arrogance and the humility of the Promised Land, the destination of the Israelites as ...
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