This Week’s Torah Portion: B’shalach (Exodus 13:17−17:16)
“Adonai said to Moses, ‘Why are you crying out to Me? Tell the Israelites to move on’”
Just before the greatest miracle in our History, the crossing of the Sea of Reeds, Adonai says to Moses, “Why are you crying? Do something.” What a great lesson. You want God’s help – work for it. Creating miracles in our lives is our responsibility.
B’shalach Summary:
The Children of Israel escape across the Sea of Reeds from Pharaoh and his army, who drown when God drives back the sea. (13:17-14:31)
Moses and the Israelites sing a song praising Adonai. (15:1-21)
In the wilderness, God provides the grumbling Israelites with quails and manna. God instructs the Israelites to gather and prepare on the sixth day food needed for Shabbat. (15:22-16:36)
The people complain about the lack of water. Moses hits a rock with his rod and brings forth water. (17:1-7)
Israel defeats Amalek, Israel’s eternal enemy. God vows to blot out the memory of Amalek from the world. (17:8-16)
“Adonai said to Moses, “Why are you crying out to me? Tell the Israelites to move on”
Just before the greatest miracle in our History, the crossing of the sea of Reeds, Adonai says to Moses, why are you crying to me? Do something. What a great lesson. You want God’s help – work for it. Creating miracles in our lives is our responsibility.
