Passover speaks about the most fundamental process in a person’s life, which is the transition from an egoistic nature to a new altruistic nature that is in balance with the positive force of nature itself.

We are all created with a single force: the evil inclination, the ego, which is the desire to benefit ourselves at the expense of others. As it is written, “I have created the evil inclination.” This is human nature.

However, alongside this, we are also given a means of correction. As it is written, “I have created the Torah as a spice.” The Torah is a force, a light, a special influence that can transform our........

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