27 January 2024 / 17 Sh’vat 5784
Parashat Beshalach is the 16th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading.
Torah Portion: Exodus 13:17-17:16
Beshalach (“When He Let Go”) describes the splitting of the Red Sea and the song the Israelites sing upon crossing through. In the desert, God sweetens bitter water and provides manna and quail. The portion ends recounting the victory of the Israelites against an attack by the Amalekites.
Portion (parasha) for this week:
Beshalach | בשלח | “When He Sent”
Torah: Exodus 13:17 – 17:16
Prophets: Judges 4:4 – 5:31
Brit Hadasha: Matthew 5:1-48; John 6:22-40; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; Revelation 15:1-4
(click on a selected scripture reading under each photo to be taken directly to it)
“Torah Portions” are a systematic teaching schedule that includes a portion of scripture from the Torah, Prophets, and Brit Hadasha each week. This schedule is known all over the world and serves as a great way to facilitate discussion and learning with others in the Body of the Messiah.
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