VAEIARA
The Frog Phenomenon
Much like physical ailments, in the spiritual realm too, there is a "silent killer"—a mindset that may not appear overtly as insidious like other negative thoughts, but is no less dangerous. This refers to "silent heresy" the feeling of disconnection from the greater meaning of life. A person who sees themselves as a "random number" lacking uniqueness and a noble purpose. They might believe that Hashem is great, but they themselves are small—a mere independent creature not meant to change anything.
This mindset is more dangerous than its loud, atheistic counterparts. It blocks the very flow of life that drives action, turning everything cold, distant, and meaningless.
This week’s Torah Reading; What was the purpose of the plague of frogs? Why was there a need for such a harmless and seemingly insignificant plague that could never have broken Pharaoh?
