Parashat Beshalach - פרשת בשלח
Reference: Exodus 13:17 - 17:16
About This Parasha
Parashat Beshalach describes the dramatic Exodus from Egypt and the miraculous crossing of the Sea of Reeds. After Pharaoh finally lets the Israelites go, God leads them through the wilderness with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. When Pharaoh pursues them, God splits the sea, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry land before drowning the Egyptian army. The parasha includes the Song at the Sea (Shirat HaYam), one of the most famous poems in the Torah, and continues with the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness, where they face challenges of thirst, hunger, and attack by Amalek.
Aliyot
| Aliyah | Hebrew | Verses |
|---|---|---|
| Aliyah 1 | ראשון | Exodus 13:17-14:8 |
| Aliyah 2 | שני | Exodus 14:9-14 |
| Aliyah 3 | שלישי | Exodus 14:15-25 |
| Aliyah 4 | רביעי | Exodus 14:26-15:26 |
| Aliyah 5 | חמישי | Exodus 15:27-16:10 |
| Aliyah 6 | ששי | Exodus 16:11-36 |
| Aliyah 7 | שביעי | Exodus 17:1-16 |
Key Themes
- The Exodus: Pharaoh’s final release of the Israelites and their departure from Egypt
- Crossing the Sea: The miraculous splitting of the Sea of Reeds and the drowning of the Egyptian army
- Shirat HaYam: The Song at the Sea, praising God for the miraculous salvation
- Manna from Heaven: God’s provision of daily bread in the wilderness
- Water from the Rock: Miraculous water at Marah and Massah
- The Battle with Amalek: Israel’s first battle and the importance of faith during war
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