Very briefly:
The rabbis consider loans that charge interest, which is not permitted. They compare this with the Israelite's exodus from Egypt. They also discuss other bad behaviours including manipulating weights and measures in comparison with the exodus. Finally they compare our tzitzit with the Exodus. Their conversation suggests that G-d taught us to notice the differences between Egyptian and Israelite babies through the plagues. Similarly, G-d distinguishes between those who give their money to non-Jews in order to charge interest on loans to Jews. Regarding weights, G-d sees those who are honest and those who cheat in weights buy burying them in salt. Finally, we are taught that a tallit made with regular dye when one claims that it is the rare blue dye specified in the Torah.
The rabbis consider loans that charge interest, which is not permitted. They compare this with the Israelite's exodus from Egypt. They also discuss other bad behaviours including manipulating weights and measures in comparison with the exodus. Finally they compare our tzitzit with the Exodus. Their conversation suggests that G-d taught us to notice the differences between Egyptian and Israelite babies through the plagues. Similarly, G-d distinguishes between those who give their money to non-Jews in order to charge interest on loans to Jews. Regarding weights, G-d sees those who are honest and those who cheat in weights buy burying them in salt. Finally, we are taught that a tallit made with regular dye when one claims that it is the rare blue dye specified in the Torah.
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