Bo: The Paschal Sacrifice and the Placing of the Blood

Introduction

On the eve of the Exodus from Egypt, the people of Israel marked their doorposts and lintels with the blood of the Paschal lamb. In this week’s podcast, Rabbi Michael Hattin considers the symbolism of this puzzling act.

This podcast has been generously co-sponsored by Adina and Simon Brief in memory of Adina’s father Rabbi Dr. Joseph Neustein, HaRav Yehuda Ben Yichezkel, who lived a life of Torah and derech eretz to the fullest. It is also co-sponsored by Eli Elias in memory of his beloved grandfather Eli.

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Credits
Larry Kluger – Creative Consultant
Arlene Harel – Production Coordinator

Michael Hattin

Rabbi Michael Hattin is Senior Faculty at Pardes, where he teaches Tanakh and Halakha. He has rabbinic ordination from Yeshivat Har Etzion and holds a professional degree in architecture from the University of Toronto.

Michael is the author of multiple books on Tanakh, with a special focus on Nevi’im Rishonim. He speaks English, Hebrew, and Yiddish fluently, and has served as scholar-in-residence in communities throughout North America and Europe. Michael lives in Alon Shvut with his wife Rivka and their children.