Shemot/”Names”, Exodus 1:1-6:1, begins not only a new parshah, but also a new book of the Torah, with Shemot lending its name to the weekly parshah, as well as the entire book! The book of Exodus covers the descent into slavery of Israel, the plagues that usher in their deliverance, and …
Shemot 2018 – Brittney Scott
Shemot/”Names”, covers Exodus 1:1-6:1, and not only lends its’ name to this Torah portion, but to the entire book of Exodus, the book of Shemot! Focusing on the difference between these names shows the difference in viewpoints quite clearly. What do we focus on – Exodus – the journey, the fact that …