Sarah and Jason discuss Shemot, the thirteenth portion of the Torah, which begins the book of Exodus and covers the Israelites enslavement in Egypt, Moses’ birth and adoption, and his conversation with God at the burning bush. What surprised us in this portion that we think we know so well from Passover? Why are the Jewish people always seemingly emboldened by oppression? Was Moses actually a good leader? And would we recognize a sign from G-d today?

Browse the chapters below:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:18) Comments from Last Week

(3:21) Summary Preamble

(6:42) Portion Summary

(17:29) Discussion Begins - What Surprised Us

(26:11) Emboldened by Oppression

(33:58) Grading Moses as a Leader

(43:09) Would we recognize a sign from G-d today?

(46:44) The Passover Story in Media

(48:23) Killing the boys 

(49:10) Israel as Jacob and a People

(53:06) Sponsorship and Wrap-Up