God sent Jonah to Nineveh with a prophecy of pending destruction. The people repented and God spared them.
miracle
A miracle occurs when God temporarily suspends the natural order of the world. Some prophets were granted the ability to perform miracles.
Numbers 22:28-30 – Donkey Talks to Man
One of the most famous incidents in the Bible is Balaam and his talking donkey. Why did God use a donkey to speak to Balaam? Wasn’t it enough for an angel to speak to him?
Numbers 16:3 – Korah Rebellion Against Moses
The rebellion of Korah against Moses resulted in him and his followers being swallowed by the earth. What was Korah’s sin and why was this punishment appropriate?
Leviticus 9:24 – Fire from God
Aaron and his sons were consecrated as priests over a period of 7 days. Then on the eighth day Aaron assumed the role of High Priest.
Exodus 14:4 – The Hard Heart
Before the splitting of the sea, God told Moses that he would harden Pharaoh’s heart. This article looks closely at why God would harden Pharaoh’s heart at that time.
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.
Why Is Chanukah 8 Days?
One of the interesting aspects of living in Jerusalem are the constant encounters with Jewish history.
For example, one of the Light Rail stops is Shimon HaTzadik, named after one of the High Priests.
When the train pulls into that station I often have two thoughts.