Bible Fiber: Beshalach (Exodus 13:17–17:16)
This week’s portion is Beshalach (Exodus 13:17–17:16), which translates to “when he sent.” The name comes from the opening verse: “When Pharaoh let the people go…” (13:17). After ten rounds of increasingly destructive plagues, Pharaoh finally agreed to release the Israelites. Exodus 14 first provides a list of place names describing the winding journey of…