Parsha 15: Bo (Go) בֹּא

 

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Parsha 15: Bo (Go or Come) בֹּא

Parsha in 60 Seconds Presents Bo

Parsha 15

Shalom and welcome to the Parsha in 60 seconds Today’s portion is from Exodus 10:1-13:16 it is called Bo which means “go” or “come” Seven out of ten plagues have been performed and Pharaoh keeps changing his mind about letting the Israelites go. God used and east wind and brought an onslaught of locusts on the land. Pharaoh begged for forgiveness, and asked them to plead with God to remove the locusts. God used a west wind to lift the locusts into the Sea of Reeds. God hardened Pharaoh’s heart, and he would not let the Israelites go. Then God brought darkness upon the land, but the Israelites enjoyed light. Pharaoh tried negotiating terms in which the Israelites left their flocks behind. Moses rejected the terms. Pharaoh reacted in anger yelling”[T]he moment you look upon my face, you shall die.” Moses warned Pharaoh that God would kill every firstborn in Egypt. God instructed the Israelites to take the blood of a sacrificed lamb and mark the frames of their doorposts so that when the angel of death came, he would Passover and the house would be saved. That night God struck down all the firstborn in Egypt. Pharaoh woke up in the night to a loud cry in Egypt. Pharaoh let the Israelites and go. God instructed Moses to tell the Israelites to consecrate to God every firstborn man and beast, and Moses did so. And that is Bo in 60 seconds.

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Parsha 14: Va’era (and I appeared) וָאֵרָא

 

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Parsha 14: Va’era (and I appeared) וָאֵרָא

In depth look into this weeks Torah portion

Parsha in 60 Seconds Presents Va’eira

Parsha 14

Shalom and welcome to the Parsha in 60 seconds Today’s portion is from Exodus 6:2-9:35 it is called Va’eira which means “and I appeared” God speaks to Moses and shares His plan to save His people but the Israelites would not listen God tells Moses to tell Pharaoh to let the Israelites go, but Moses kvetches about public speaking because his “speech impediment” so Aaron becomes is voice. God would harden Pharaoh’s heart, so that God might show signs and marvels. The first meeting did not go so well as both Aaron and pharaoh’s priests threw down rods and had an epic snake battle. Pharaoh’s heart stiffened. God sent ten plagues on Egypt which had direct connection with the Egyptian gods. God turned the Nile into blood killing all the fish; infested Egypt with frogs, lice, swarms of locus; struck the Egyptian’s livestock with a pestilence; caused boils on man and beast throughout Egypt, sent thunder and hail, which struck down all exposed in Egypt. Pharaoh confessed his wrong, agreed to let the Israelites go, and asked Moses and Aaron to pray to end the hail. Moses did so, but Pharaoh reverted to his guilty ways. OR DID HE! And that is Va’eira in 60 seconds.

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Parsha 13: Sh’mot (names) שְׁמוֹת

 

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Parsha 13: Sh’mot (names) שְׁמוֹת

First Fruits of Zion

Parsha in 60 Seconds Presents Sh’mot

Parsha 13

Shalom and welcome to the Parsha in 60 seconds Today’s portion is from Exodus 1:1–6:1 it is called Shemot which means “names” Jacob descendants filled the land of Egypt. Joseph and all of his generation died. A new Pharaoh arose but did not know Joseph. He feared the amount of Israelites and enslaved them. He commanded the Hebrew midwives to kill all baby boys at birth but they feared God and disobeyed. Pharaoh commanded that all newborn boys be cast in the river. A Levite couple hid their baby boy for three months. Finally he was sent down river in a basket and Pharaoh’s daughter found and adopted him and named him Moses which means “drawn out of the water”. Moses grew up and he saw injustice on the Hebrews and killed an Egyptian. He ran away and met the Midian’s and married into their family. God heard the cry of the Hebrews and while Moses was watching sheep God appeared to Moses as a burning bush. Moses was sent back to Egypt and God would perform many wonders through Moses’ staff. God hardened Pharaohs heart. Moses and his bro Aaron confronted Pharaoh and he was like “hey, let my people go.” And pharaoh was like “yeah, um no.” Pharaoh then made the Israelites work even harder and blamed Moses for it. Moses asked God why thinks did not work out and God told Moses that the show was just beginning and he would throw down on the Pharaoh. And that is Shemot in 60 seconds.

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Parsha 12: Vayechi (and he lived) וַיְחִי

 

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Parsha 12: Vayechi (and he lived) וַיְחִי

First Fruits of Zion

Parsha in 60 Seconds Presents Vayechi

Parsha 12

Shalom and welcome to the Parsha in 60 seconds Today’s portion is from Genesis 47:2850:26 it is called Vayechi which means “and he lived” Jacob was old and ready to die. He wanted to be buried with Abraham and Isaac and bless his children before he departed. Jacob blessed Joseph’s sons and prophesied that the younger would rule the older. Jacob then prophesied over the rest of his sons. Reuben would have Jacob’s might but be unstable as water. Simeon and Levi were violent. Judah would rule his brothers and be very wealthy. Zebulun’s would be a sailor Issachar would be a hard worker. Dan would judge his people. Gad would be mugged, but would mug the muggers in return. Asher’s would make really good bread. Naphtali would give good advice. Joseph would be like a fruitful vine that blesses everyone. Benjamin would be a ravenous wolf that devours its prey. After all this he died and was buried in Canaan. After Jacob’s death, Joseph’s brothers were scared that Joseph would punish them for their evil but Joseph forgave them and told them not to fear, for he was not God, and even though they had intended him evil, God meant it for good, to save many people. Joseph grew old and saw much blessing he made the children of Israel swear to carry his bones to Canaan. Joseph died in Egypt. And that is Vayechi in 60 seconds.

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Parsha 11: Vayigash (He approached) וַיִּגַּשׁ

 

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Parsha 11: Vayigash (He approached) וַיִּגַּשׁ

Parsha in 60 Seconds Presents Vayigash

Parsha 11

Shalom and welcome to the Parsha in 60 seconds Today’s portion is from Genesis 44:1847:27 it is called Va’yigash which means “then he drew near” Judah pleaded desperately with Joseph, explaining that their father would die of heartbreak if Benjamin did not return. Judah begged Joseph to allow Benjamin to go free and take Judah in his place. Jacob was overcome by emotions and ordered everyone but his brothers to leave the room. Joseph then burst into tears and explained that he was Joseph their brother. It was beyond a hallmark moment. In recounting the story Joseph explained it was all God’s orchestration to use Joseph to save everyone. His dreams had come true. The whole family moved to Egypt. Jacob was reunited with Joseph. upon arrival to Egypt Pharaoh gave them the best land. They became keepers of the herds of Egypt. Jacob met Pharaoh and blessed him. While the famine was still in full swing Joseph was able to purchase all the land, cattle, and bond servants of Egypt for the pharaoh. Israel lived in Egypt, in the land of Goshen, accumulated possessions, and was fruitful and multiplied. And that is Va’yigash in 60 seconds.

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Parsha 10: Miketz (at the end) מִקֵּץ

 

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Parsha 10: Miketz (at the end) מִקֵּץ

Parsha in 60 Seconds Presents Miketz 

Parsha 10

Shalom and welcome to the Parsha in 60 seconds Today’s portion is from Genesis 41:1–44:17 it is called Miketz which means “at the end” Pharaoh had scary dreams in which seven skinny cows ate seven fat cows and another similar dream involving corn. Pharaoh inquired from all of Egypt’s wise men and magicians to interpret the dream. They Failed! The Butler recalled Joseph and told Pharaoh. Joseph interpreted that there would be seven years of good crops followed by a seven year drought. Pharaoh appointed Joseph as his #2 man in all of Egypt to prepare for these events. When famine struck all people came to Egypt to get food. Ten of Joseph’s brothers went down to Egypt, but Jacob kept Benjamin behind to protect him. Joseph saw them, but they did not recognize Joseph. After many tests of the brothers, which involved lots of free meals, Q&A, crying and imprisonment, Joseph had one final test. Joseph had Benjamin brought to Egypt and as they were preparing to leave Joseph hid a goblet in Benjamin’s bag. As they were departing a Joseph accused them of stealing and found the cup in the bag. Benjamin would be arrested but Judah went to Joseph’s house to save him… And that is Miketz in 60 seconds. Will Judah save his family? Will Benjamin be a slave forever? Tune in next week to see the brother’s fate.

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