PARSHAS BESHALACH

The Beauty of Being a Dirty Jew – Parshas Beshalach
On a Higher Note- Parshas Beshalach
Interviews with composers almost always begin with the question: "What inspired you to write this song?" Why is inspiration so intimately connected with music and song? What is special about a song that makes it more than just an alternative to speech as a way to express oneself? This week’s Torah portion, Beshalach, features the Az Yashir, […]
The Fine Art of Prayer -Parshas Beshalach
Summary of Parshas Beshalach
Parshat Beshalach opens as the Jews begin to leave Egypt. Pharaoh - who in last week’s portion demanded that the Jews leave Egypt - changes his mind, and decides to pursue them. His armies advance on the Jews and trap them at the banks of the Red Sea. G-d instructs Moses to raise his hands; […]