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muman613:
Shalom JTF members,

The Parasha this week is called Beshalach, and it is smack dab in the middle of the Exodus from Egypt. Last week the Israelites were told to get out of Egypt by the Pharoah who had been broken by the last of the Ten Plagues (The Plague of the Firstborn). They are marching out of Egypt toward the Sea of Reeds where another great miracle will happen, the splitting of the Sea. It is said that even the lowliest Jews had a prophetic vision rivaling the best of the Prophets of Israel (not including Moses who had a clear vision of Hashems will). The Egyptians, after Pharoah realized what he did (he actually let those pesky Jews out), were sent to chase after the Jewish people and drive them into the sea.... But Hashem had other plans, once the Jewish people were on the other side of the sea he let the sea close in on the Egyptian cavalry which was in the process of crossing. Those Egyptians were smashed like straw, and we use that analogy in the Song which was sung at the seashore.

The Parasha goes on to discuss the miraculous food which fell from Heaven, called Manna (which means 'What is it?') and the people asking for meat (which is accomodated by quail)...

Here is the Chabad.org Parsha-In-A-Nutshell:


--- Quote ---http://www.chabad.org/parshah/article_cdo/aid/3262/jewish/Beshalach-in-a-Nutshell.htm

Exodus 13:17–17:16

Soon after allowing the Children of Israel to depart from Egypt, Pharaoh chases after them to force their return, and the Israelites find themselves trapped between Pharaoh’s armies and the sea. G‑d tells Moses to raise his staff over the water; the sea splits to allow the Israelites to pass through, and then closes over the pursuing Egyptians. Moses and the Children of Israel sing a song of praise and gratitude to G‑d.

In the desert the people suffer thirst and hunger, and repeatedly complain to Moses and Aaron. G‑d miraculously sweetens the bitter waters of Marah, and later has Moses bring forth water from a rock by striking it with his staff. He causes manna to rain down from the heavens before dawn each morning, and quails to appear in the Israelite camp each evening.

The Children of Israel are instructed to gather a double portion of manna on Friday, as none will descend on Shabbat, the divinely decreed day of rest. Some disobey and go to gather manna on the seventh day, but find nothing. Aaron preserves a small quantity of manna in a jar, as a testimony for future generations.

In Rephidim, the people are attacked by the Amalekites, who are defeated by Moses’ prayers and an army raised by Joshua.
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This time I will start with Rabbi Yehuda Moses of TorahAnyTime.com who is in Los Angeles:

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Here Rabbi Chaim Richman talks about the encounter with Amalek...

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Rabbi Nagin from Otniel, on this weeks portion:

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Rabbi Finkelstein on Making the Day the Ultimate:

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Rabbi Avishai David from Naaleh.org....

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