by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 13, 2022 | Beshalach, Redemption
Like his father Jacob who also died in Egypt, Joseph wanted to be buried in the Promised Land. But unlike his father whose body was embalmed and taken to Hebron directly after his passing, Joseph had to wait 139 years until the Jews left Egypt and were able to fulfill...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 12, 2022 | Beshalach, Miracles
After allowing the Jews to leave Egypt, Pharoah suffered a change of heart and gave chase. The situation seemed hopeless as the Jews stood trapped between the sea and the advancing Egyptian army composed of 600 chariots, horsemen, and warriors. The Jews despaired,...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 11, 2022 | Antisemitism, Beshalach, Good and Evil
The attack perpetrated by Hamas terrorists on October 7th, 2023 proved to the world what Israel has known for many years – that Hamas and the terrorists who perpetrate evil against Israel and her citizens are modern-day Amalakites. What exactly do we mean by...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 10, 2022 | Beshalach, Faith, Gratitude, Nisan, Passover, Prayer, Redemption
After the Children of Israel passed through the Reed Sea, God closed the waters, wiping out the Egyptian army that was chasing them. The Hebrews celebrated by singing two songs; the first 18 verses of Exodus 15 make up the Song of the Sea, while the second song,...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 8, 2017 | Beshalach, Judges
There is no stronger symbol of Israel’s remarkable sense of communal responsibility than the kibbutz movement. Nevertheless, one of the most important kibbutzim that played a pivotal role in the formation of the state wasn’t even a real kibbutz, but rather a fake one!...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 15, 2016 | Beshalach, Bo, Maps, Yitro
The map below traces the journey of the Children of Israel from Egypt to Mount Sinai as described in Exodus 12:37-19:2. The Children of Israel leave Egypt from Ramses (Exodus 12:37) on the 15th of Nissan. Their first stop on the journey from Egypt is Succoth (Exodus...
