In times of challenge, don’t hesitate to ask for G-d’s help (just remember that sometimes G-d’s answer is no).

At first, it seems hard to comprehend why God appeared to Moses at the burning bush. What is it about the lowly bush that made it the appropriate vehicle for God to appear to Moses?

To gain an appreciation why G-d chose to reveal Himself through a burning bush, read this illuminating analysis entitled, “The Message of the Burning Bush” from Rabbi Ephraim Z. Buchwald’s Torah message for Shemot 5784-2024.

Out of respect for Shabbat, please consider printing it on Friday afternoon if you plan to read it on Shabbat.