Song at the Sea

There are three views on how the people joined Moshe in song at the splitting of the sea. Learn how these differing opinions correspond to three levels of unity.

The song the Jews sang at the splitting of the sea was our first prayer as a people, which illustrates the special connection between prayer and song. Learn the context, the broad themes, and inner insights for the prayers of this song.

What makes a shirah (a song) holy? Understanding the Song at the Sea that Moses and the Children of Israel sang after the miracle of the Splitting of the Sea (From Likkutei Sichos - Beshalach).

After the miracle of the splitting of the sea, the entire Jewish people broke out into song. Moses led the men and Miriam led the women. What does this story teach us about separation of genders in Jewish tradition?

How Miriam overcame darkness and found the power to be joyful, as well as to bring joy to others.

Jewish unity is embedded in the core of our being and is accessed via the Tzaddik. This we learn from the unity expressed at the song at the sea led by Moshe.

Following the splitting of the sea Moses led the people in song. Learn the three different ways this happened, and the personal meaning for us today.

At the time of the Song of Moses, the Jews were in the midst of a great journey through an awesome desert. They had yet to reach, conquer and establish a Jewish homeland. By contrast, at the time of the Song of Deborah, the Jews were already settled in th...