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Doug Zelden – Rav
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Shabbat Shira
Parshat Beshalach 5786
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Summary of Parshat Beshalach By, Rabbi Doug Zelden
1st
Aliya:
The Bnai Yisroel (Children of Israel - Jews) had left Mitzrayim (Egypt). The
closest route to Eretz Yisroel (The Land of Israel) was along the
Mediterranean coast up into Israel. However; this territory was occupied by the
Philistines.
The Bnai Yisroel were not ready for a battle, so Hashem (G-d) lead
them toward the Sea of Reeds – Yam Suf.
Pharaoh was informed that The Bnai Yisroel appeared to be lost, and he
strengthened his resolve, and that of his people
and pursued the Jews into the
Desert. Exodus 13:17 Hertz Chumash page 265
2nd Aliya: The Egyptians caught up to the Jews as they were camped
by the edge of the sea. (Imagine the
thundering sound, and cloud of dust that 600 charging chariots must have made
and you can begin to understand the pure terror that must have struck the
hearts of our people.) Moshe reassured them that they only had to trust Hashem
and stand silently as His awesome majesty wiped out the might of Mitzrayim. Pg. 267 Ch. 14:9
3rd Aliya: Moshe was told to stretch out his staff over the sea.
Hashem separated the Jews from the Egyptians with a cloud cover and caused an
Easterly wind to blow the entire night. As the waters parted, the Bnai Yisroel
entered between the towering walls of water and crossed to the other side. The
Egyptians chased after them into the parted waters of the sea. Pg. 268 v.15
4th Aliya: Moshe stretched his arm back over the sea and the waters
returned to their natural state, drowning the might and glory of Egypt's best.
The Bnai Yisroel witnessed G-d's awesome
display of justice and they believed in the reality of Hashem and in the
appointment of Moshe as His most trusted servant. Moshe, and then Miriam, lead
the Bnai Yisroel in a spontaneous song of exaltation and thanksgiving. The
incident with the bitter waters at Marah is detailed. We will stand when we get
to the Shira at Chapter 15. This Shira Aliyah is usually given to the Rabbi of
the shul. Pg. 269 v.26
5th Aliya: The Bnai Yisroel struggled with the realities of their
experience, attempting to balance faith with practical concerns for survival. The concerns for food and water were
overwhelming and Moshe promised
them quail and Manna. These "miracles" were introduced to the Jews as
evidence of Hashem's love, caring, honor and glory. Pg. 274 Ch.15:27
6th Aliya: The Bnai Yisroel were given strict instructions
regarding the gathering and eating of the Manna. They were introduced to
Shabbos, and an urn of Manna was saved for posterity. Pg.
276 Ch.16:11
7th Aliya: The nation traveled to Rephidim, and confronted Moshe
over the issue of the lack of water. Moshe saw this as an unnecessary challenge
to Hashem's caring and love. At this
point Hashem instructed Moshe to hit the rock and bring forth water. The final
episode in the Parsha was Amalek's unprovoked attack on the newly independent
nation. Yehoshua lead the attack against
Amalek while Moshe, Aharon, and Chur (Miriam's son) stood atop the battle field
holding Moshe's arms stretched heavenward. Hashem commanded us to eradicate and
never forget the evil of Amalek. Pg.
278 Ch.17:1
Maftir
Aliya:
We repeat the last three verses. Pg.
280 v.14
Haftorah Beshalach -
Shoftim/Judges 4:4 Pg. 281:
This weeks Haftorah is found in Shoftim (Judges) chapter 4. It relates the
story of Devorah the Prophet, who along with her husband Barak, ruled the
nation for 40 years. The year was 2654 - 1107 b.c.e and the nation was subject
to the rule of Yavin of Canaan and his evil General Sisra. In a decisive battle
at the foot of Mt. Tabor by the brook of Kishon, Hashem delivered the armies of
Yavin into the hands of Barak and the Bnai Yisroel (Children of Israel). Sisra,
the general, fled the battlefield on foot and sought refuge in the tent of Yael
(a non-jew). He asked for water but she gave him milk, and he then fell into a
deep sleep. Yael took a tent stake and drove it through the skull of the evil
Sisra. Reminiscent of the destruction of Mitzrayim by the Yam Suff (Sea of
Reeds) and the Shira which was sung by the Bnai Yisroel, Devorah sang a
magnificent song filled with the praises and glory of Hashem. This Haftorah is
the longest Haftorah in the course of the year.
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