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In this insightful shiur, Rav Kalatsky examines a puzzling theme in the Torah: why the word “Vayehi,” an expression associated with pain and suffering, is used at the very moment of redemption from Egypt.

The shiur explores several key questions, including why the Torah attributes the Jewish people’s departure to Pharaoh, why they are repeatedly referred to as “the people,” and why only later they are called “Yisrael.” Rav Kalatsky explains how redemption can unfold through confusion and difficulty, and why moments that should feel uplifting may initially feel heavy and unclear.

Through Gemara and Torah analysis, this shiur offers a deeper understanding of suffering, perspective, and divine timing, and provides meaningful lessons for navigating challenging moments in our own lives.