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Parasha #16: Beshalach (בְּשַׁלַּח)

Reading passages

Torah: Exodus 13:17-17:16    (Hebrew: פָּרָשַׁת בְּשַׁלַּח)
Haftarah: Judges 4:4-5:31.

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Summary

Parasha Beshalach (“when he let go”) narrates the dramatic events following the Israelites’ departure from Egypt, including the miraculous crossing of the Red Sea. The portion highlights the song of the sea (Shirat HaYam; Ex. 15:1-19) sung by Moses and the Israelites after their deliverance from Pharaoh’s army. It also recounts the Israelites’ initial challenges in the wilderness, such as the provision of manna and water from the rock, demonstrating God’s ongoing provision and protection.

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Related SHEBANQ queries

Verse	Query	Short description
Ex. 15:2	‘some one/thing’ did ‘became’ somebody’s rescue	This is to query for sentences like (וַֽיְהִי־לִ֖י לִֽישׁוּעָ֑ה) where someone (or something) ‘became’ the rescue to another someone.
Ex. 16:31	The house of Israel	Where else is the construct בֵּֽית־יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל?

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Hebcal

Additional details about Jewish calendar and holiday information, offering users a resource for tracking Hebrew dates, candle lighting times, and other relevant information in the Jewish calendar. Hebcal entry for parasha Beshalach.