Parshas Va'eira: Pharoah's Free Will

Published: Jan. 7, 2024, 7 p.m.

b"Shiur from Rabbi Elimelech Kohn Ztl on \\u05e4\\u05e8\\u05e9\\u05ea \\u05d5\\u05d0\\u05e8\\u05d0.\\xa0\\nDiscussed:\\xa0\\n\\n Two questions on the Parsha arise; why did HaShem harden Pharoah's heart, doesn't this interfere with the principle of free-will? Furthermore, if HaShem did harden his heart, why are the Mitzriyim punished for not letting the Jews go?\\xa0\\n The Bais Halevi, (following the approach of the Ramban) discusses how to view choices made under duress."