Venue: Young Israel of Oceanside Young Israel of Oceanside

Parsha:

Shemot 

Collections: R' Jonathan Muskat Drashot

Description

In this drasha, we explore how Judaism invites us to encounter God not only as Creator or Lawgiver, but as the God of history. Using Moshe’s introduction of God to the Israelites and the establishment of holidays like Pesach, Chanukah, and modern commemorations, the drasha emphasizes that God is known through lived experience, collective memory, and historical events. While seeking God in history can be spiritually meaningful, it requires humility, patience, and responsibility, acknowledging that our interpretations may be limited. Ultimately, noticing God in history calls us to act justly, strengthen values, and cultivate unity, following Moshe’s example of encountering the Divine through the story of our people.