Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron, is one of the most famous women in the Bible.
She is not mentioned in very many verses. However, we can use those verses together with Jewish tradition to learn a lot about her life.
Shemot – Exodus
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 Yitro Summary
Parshat Yitro is the 5th parsha in Sefer Shemot (also known as Exodus).
This parsha is verses Exodus 18:1 – 20:23, or a total of 75 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Beshalach Summary
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 Exodus 13:17 – 17:16, or a total of 116 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Bo Summary
Parshat Bo is the 3rd parsha in Sefer Shemot (also known as Exodus).
This parsha is verses Exodus 10:1 – 13:16, or a total of 105 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Vaeira Summary
Parshat Vaeira is the 2nd parsha in Sefer Shemot (also known as Exodus).
This parsha is verses Exodus 6:2 – 9:35, or a total of 121 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Shemot Summary
Parshat Shemot is the 1st parsha in Sefer Shemot (also known as Exodus).
This parsha is verses Exodus 1:1 – 6:1 for a total of 124 verses.
Here is a brief summary for each aliyah.
Parshat Beshalach – Tomorrow?
This morning while reading Parshat Beshalach, I was struck by verse 17:9 (Artscroll translation):
Parshat Mishpatim 5777
Parshat Mishpatim Quiz
I hope you enjoy this short quiz on Mishpatim from the Book of Exodus. There are several questions about the eved Ivri (Jewish slave) and other parts of the parsha.
Unless I state otherwise, assume that all of the answers are based on Rashi’s commentary.
Spring, Trees, and Pesach
Parshat Ki Tisa 5773
Spring is definitely in the air.
It’s a good thing, too.
Pesach /Passover is now less than a month away and Pesach must be celebrated in the spring.
Parshat Terumah – Puzzle
Last week’s parsha recounted the ascent of Moshe / Moses to Har Sinai (Mount Sinai).
This week begins the commandments for building the Mishkan/ Tabernacle and its service.