Splitting of the Sea, The

The journalists are ready with their poised cameras. Then the veil is drawn aside, and one hears an involuntary gasp from the crowd. The Splitting of the Sea was something like this, and more...

Believing in a Higher Power is one thing; but believing in a Higher Power who is in control at every moment is another.

The splitting of the Sea of Reeds is the prototype for all events in history, when G-dliness was made evident: prophecy of sort, a curtain removed, truth revealed.

Question: Did Pharaoh accompany his army when they went after the Israelites? If so, did he die with them? Answer: We read in Exodus 14 that Pharaoh personally led his army against the Jews. There are differing opinions in the Midrash Mechilta Beshalach 2...

The spiritual significance behind the miracle of the splitting of the Red Sea upon the Jewish people’s exodus from Egypt.

Pharaoh's pursuit of the Jews (see Jewish History for the 18th of Nissan) ended on this day, on the shores of the Red Sea. A terrified Jewish nation divides into several factions. Some advocated mass suicide, others wanted to surrender and return to Egypt...

Following the Jewish nation's grand exodus from Egypt (see Jewish history for the 15th of Nissan), Pharaoh, who only gave official permission for the Jews to to leave for three days, was informed by secret agents whom he sent together with the Jews that t...

As Jews, we are faced by two different types of enemies; one G-d battles, the other is our responsibility

The Israelites' irrational fear of the Egyptians teaches a powerful lesson...

What, exactly, is a "supernatural" event?