# 021 - Self-Assertion and Surrender

From **R David Aaron: ShiurBank** by R David Aaron.

- **Published:** Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT
- **Duration:** 1:04:18
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Through a metaphor from Kabbalah, Rabbi Aaron explores how Judaism unifies the two worlds of assertion of individuality and desire for nullification. This synthesis is explored through a look at the balanced Moshe as he faces the imbalanced Pharaoh during the Ten Plagues.

Series: Jewish Philosophy & Mysticism

Speaker: Rav David Aaron

Date: 2026-06-15