Sarah and Jason discuss Beshalach, the sixteenth portion of the Torah, which continues the story of the Israelites' escape from Egypt with the splitting of the Red Sea, the introduction of Manna and the sabbath, and a battle! Does the Torah’s telling of the Red Sea splitting differ from popular depictions? How do we feel about the fear that G-d instills in the Israelites? How does the story of Manna relate both to Shabbat and eco-friendliness? And have our views of Moses as a leader changed?

Browse the chapters below:

(0:00) Introduction

(1:35) Comments from Last Week

(5:33) Portion Summary 

(19:42) Discussion Begins - Splitting of the Red Sea

(24:16) Fearing G-d

(32:31) Manna, Shabbat, and its Lessons 

(39:36) Moses as a Leader

(44:48) Sponsorship and Wrap-Up