Day Seven (Exodus 13:17 - 15:26)

The Red Sea split for the Children of Israel in accordance with a stipulation made at the very onset of its creation. Since G-d can do as He wishes with His world, why the need for such a stipulation?

Lying here in my bed, unable to move or speak, unable to hug or kiss my precious children, I am in a physical Egypt

One camp proposed to throw themselves into the sea. A second group advocated return to Egypt, a third wanted war, a fourth prayer. G‑d rejected all four strategies . . .

The womanly strain in the "Song at the Sea"

There are no obstacles, only miracles waiting to happen.

When everyone else hesitated, he jumped into the swirling sea.

Is it possible to be spiritual and selfish at the same time?

By overcoming the darkness, the light is greater than it would have been without the difficulty.