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Torah Talk for Parashat Beshalach

January 20, 2016 by Sharon Freundel (Community)

In this week’s parasha, after the Bnei Yisrael cross the Reed Sea in safety while Paro’s army drowns, they sing praises to Hashem; in response to their complaints about a lack of food and water, Hashem gives them manna; and they are then attacked by Amalek.

There are actually two Songs of the Sea. The first is led by Moshe; the second is led by his sister, Miriam. Read more >