We present divrei-Torah from the blogosphere for this week's portion, Va'era. The first two take an environmental approach:

• Let it Bleed: The Plagues and Biodiversity by Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association President, Rabbi Brant Rosen.
• Plagued by Rachel Barenblat, blog-mistress at Velveteen Rabbi, one of the most popular Jewish blogs.
• In Ellen Danin's submission from last year, she describes a ritual she created to help as we the hardening of our hearts.

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