Shemot

“Names”

Torah: Exodus 1:1-6:1
Haftarah: Isaiah 27:6-28:13, 29:22-23

About this portion

A new Pharaoh enslaves Israel and orders the Hebrew boys killed; Moses is born and raised in Pharaoh’s house. He flees to Midian, and God calls to him from the burning bush. Moses returns to Egypt to demand Israel’s release.

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