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23 Mar 2010

Moshe Rabbeinu's name

Why Isn't Moshe Rabbeinu's Name Mentioned In The Hagada? Vilna Gaon, Kli Chemda, Yichi Reuven
Moshe Rabbeinu was the Shaliach of Hashem and the human hero in the story of Yetzias Mitzrayim. How could it be that on the night that we regale in telling the story Moshe Rabbeinu's name is completely absent?
The Vilna Gaon answers that the only real force behind Yetzias Mitzrayim was Hashem. On this night it is forbidden to speak about Moshe's role as if he were a partner to Hashem.
The Yichi Reuven answers that the first retelling of the story of Yetzias Mitzrayim was in the Midbar by Moshe Rabbeinu himself. In his incredible modesty he did not mention his own name, only HaKadosh Boruch Hu. Moshe's version of the story was passed down from generation to generation and therefore his name is omitted.
The Kli Chemda answers that in Mitzrayim there were two redemptions, the Geulas HaGuf and the Geulas HaNefesh. While Moshe was the key player in physically releasing Bnei Yisroel from the iron grip of Paroh, it was Hashem who redeemed us from our spiritual bondage. Today we are still in Galus but we celebrate our spiritual freedom. That story is about Hashem and not Moshe.
http://www.revach.net/moadim/hagadah-shel-pesach/Why-Isn039t-Moshe-Rabbeinu039s-Name-Mentioned-In-The-Hagada-Vilna-Gaon-Kli-Chemda-Yichi-Reuven/4472

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