In Parshat Bo, G-d tells Moses something unexpected: “Come to Pharaoh.” Not go… but come.
In this episode Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explores a profound teaching from the Zohar and Chassidic thought: when we face a “Pharaoh” in our lives… fear, resistance, heartbreak, failure, or a person who seems to block our freedom… we are never sent alone. G-d says: Come with Me.
Even more startling, G-d adds: “Because I hardened his heart.” The resistance itself is Divine. Not to stop redemption, but to reveal it.
Through Torah, Kabbalah, psychology, and powerful stories (including the donkey in the pit and a letter from the Rebbe), this class reframes life’s hardships as portals, not barriers. What feels like opposition is often the very force meant to uncover our deepest strength, courage, and soul-power.
This is a class about fear, faith, resilience and discovering that the path forward is often a winding one, but it always leads upward.
Key Takeaways
You never face adversity alone. “Come to Pharaoh” means G-d walks with you into your hardest moments.
Resistance is not random. Some of the strongest opposition in life is part of the redemption process itself.
Pharaoh is not in control. What looks overwhelming is often a tool, not a tyrant.
Obstacles are portals. Life’s blockages are invitations to excavate hidden strength.
Growth is uncomfortable by design. Muscle only grows by tearing and so does the soul.
The dirt can bury you or elevate you. Shake it off. Step up. Rise.
Your hardest challenges may reveal your greatest light. You discover who you truly are not when life is easy, but when it demands more of you.
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