“Since the day that the temple was destroyed, Hakodosh Baruch Hu has nothing in His world but the four amos of halacha.” (Berachos 8a) 

I told my chavrusa (study partner) that learning Gemora is the “ultimate humbling experience.” 

This week’s Torah portion describes events encompassing tremendous contrasts: fear and triumph, peace and war. After the Children of Israel miraculously break free of Egyptian slavery, we fall into contention with our redeemer, Moses, and are immediately confronted with our nemesis, Amalek.