A new episode of the weekly lesson series by the Chief Rabbi of Dnipro, Shmuel Kaminezki, dedicated to the Torah portion “Bo,” has been released on the “Menorah” YouTube channel. In this lesson, the rabbi delves into a profound yet very practical topic – the spiritual meaning of time and the special power of midnight.
The portion “Bo” tells of the culmination of the Exodus from Egypt – the Plague of the Firstborn and the liberation of the Jewish people, which occurred precisely at midnight. In his explanation, Rabbi Shmuel Kaminezki draws upon Kabbalistic sources and reveals why the first half of the night is associated with the attribute of strict Judgment, while at the moment midnight arrives, a spiritual shift occurs in the world – a change from anger to Mercy.
The lesson features vivid examples that help to understand how this law of time is reflected in our daily lives: why anxieties, fears, and even physical ailments often intensify after sunset, and why it becomes easier closer to morning. The rabbin also explains the origin of the tradition of being cautious about reciting Tehillim in the first half of the night, and why the night hours specifically become the time for the greatest miracles – from the Exodus and the splitting of the Red Sea to the events of Purim.
This episode is addressed to all who seek meaning in what is happening, want to better understand the spiritual rhythms of the world, and learn to use the power of time for inner growth, healing, and change. The new lesson helps us view the night not as a time of fear and darkness, but as a moment when light and true wonder can begin.
Watch the new episode on the “Menorah” YouTube channel and share your thoughts in the comments.
