In parshat Beshalach time is running out. Pharaoh and his army are chasing after the Israelites and they stop at the edge of the Red Sea. There is no place left to go. After witnessing the miraculous signs and wonders that brought Egypt to its knees, fear and doubt begin to consume the former slaves. After Hashem chastises Moses for timidity in the face of adversity, Moses bravely raises his hands. The waters split and we cross a free people, while Pharaoh and his army drown in the sea. This parsha is all about water – an element bringing salvation and destruction. As the Israelites continue in the desert, bitter waters are transformed and made potable. Then later, hunger and thirst overtake the Jews and their complaints lead Moses to strike the rock, a transgression that will ultimately cost him a chance to lead the Jews to the Promised Land.
With this week’s Shabbat menu, we celebrate water, but we don’t forget to include a little bitterness, a reminder of our journey a long time ago.
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This recipe was given to us from Neomi Gniwisch who got it from Sara Maybergs who got it from Mrs. Schwartz…
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For last year’s Shabbat Beshalach Menu click here.
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