This book begins with the Jewish people enslaved in Egypt. God chooses Moshe / Moses to bring His people out of Egypt. After the redemption He gives His people the Torah and commands them to build the Tabernacle.
Parshat Beshalach is the 4th parsha in Sefer Shemot (also known as Exodus).
The Shabbat of this parsha is also called Shabbat Shira based on the song the Jewish people sang after escaping from the Egyptians.
This parsha is verses Shemot 13:17 – 17:16, or a total of 116 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Bo is the 3rd parsha in Sefer Shemot (also known as Exodus).
This parsha is verses Shemot 10:1 – 13:16, or a total of 105 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Vaeira is the 2nd parsha in Sefer Shemot (also known as Exodus).
This parsha is verses Shemot 6:2 – 9:35, or a total of 121 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Shemot is the 1st parsha in Sefer Shemot (also known as Exodus).
This parsha is verses Shemot 1:1 – 6:1 for a total of 124 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
This morning while reading Parashat Beshalach, I was struck by verse 17:9 (Artscroll translation):
I hope you enjoy this short quiz on Mishpatim. There are several questions about the eved Ivri and other parts of the parasha.
Unless I state otherwise, assume that all of the answers are based on Rashi’s commentary.
Spring is definitely in the air.
It’s a good thing, too.
Pesach is now less than a month away and Pesach must be celebrated in the spring.
Last week’s parasha recounted the ascent of Moshe to Har Sinai.
This week begins the commandments for building the Mishkan and its service.
Since this week’s parasha recounts the ascent of Moshe to Har Sinai, here’s a word search puzzle on that theme.
I’m trying to understand what Moshe said to God just before the giving of the Torah.
Look at these verses (Judaica Press translation):