Torah Minute by Rabbi Bakshi: Why Exodus Still Matters?

In this week’s Torah portion, Parashat Bo, we read about Yetziat Mitzrayim — the Exodus from Egypt. Many ask why this story is such a central part of Jewish life, even though it happened thousands of years ago. The answer, explained by the Maharal of Prague, is powerful: after leaving Egypt, the Jewish people became truly free. No country, no force of nature, and no inner resistance can stop a Jew from doing a mitzvah or connecting to Hashem. From that moment on, the only thing that determines our actions is our own choice. That’s why Yetziat Mitzrayim is not just history — it’s a daily reminder of our freedom and responsibility. #TorahMinute #Parsha #Hashem #Chabad #JewishWoodbridge #Jewish #Torah #RabbiBakshi #YetziatMitzrayim #Egypt #Exodus #Freedom #Choice #Maharal