by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 1, 2017 | Bo, Faith
In the early hours of June 5, 1967, Israel launched the existentially risky “Operation Moked”, essentially putting all its military eggs in one basket. The Israeli Air Force, under Maj. Gen Motti Hod, risked everything and sent nearly all 200 of its fighter jets on...
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...
by Rabbi Tuly Weisz | f 15, 2016 | Bo, Israel, Rosh Chodesh
This week’s Torah portion includes the final three plagues and the beginning of the Exodus. It also includes the instructions for the celebration of the Passover holiday and the procedure for the sacrifice of the lamb. The chapter which includes these...