Parasha Summary
Parashat Beshalach recounts the Israelites' departure from Egypt, their miraculous crossing of the Red Sea, and their early challenges in the wilderness. Pharaoh pursues them, but Hashem splits the sea, allowing Bnei Yisrael to pass through safely before drowning the Egyptians. Moshe and Miriam lead the people in song praising Hashem. In the desert, they face hunger and thirst, and Hashem provides manna and quail, along with the mitzvah of Shabbat. At Rephidim, they battle Amalek, symbolizing the eternal struggle against evil. The parashah emphasizes emunah (faith) in Hashem's providence and the importance of gratitude amidst trials.
