The lesson of the ten plagues.

Hashem did not send the Makos to punish the Egyptians, he sent them to educate them and us.  To teach that Hashem runs the world. The Makos reinforced the power and existence of Hashem for all of the world to see. When we see negative things happening in the world, we have to remember that it is coming from Hashem to teach us and not as a punishment. This is also the reason that there are so many mitzvot to remember Yitziat Mitzrayim, to connect us back to our source, to remember that everything in the world is coming from Hashem.

from the Shiur on Naaleh:    Parshat Va'eira: Existential Exodus Experience

Teacher: Mrs. Shira Smiles Added: December 29, 2010