Parshat Shirah and Tu B’Shvat
What's the connection among Parashat Beshalach, Parshat Shirah, Tu B'Shvat, and Shovavim? RENEWAL! We are in a time of renewal for trees and for every Jew.
What's the connection among Parashat Beshalach, Parshat Shirah, Tu B'Shvat, and Shovavim? RENEWAL! We are in a time of renewal for trees and for every Jew.
Rabbeinu Bachaya notes that Miriam is the first person called a "prophet" in the Torah. The first time the Torah mentions the word “prophet” is in regard to a woman who sang at the splitting of the sea…
What makes a person sing, rather than speak in prayer, to Hashem? When something truly unique and unexpected happens, the recipient of a "kiss from above" turns to express his appreciation to the Source (Hashem) of those blessings...
On Shabbat Shira, the “Sabbath of Song”, we read the Torah portion of Beshalach. All of creation sings songs of praise to the Almighty, but the birds excel. Of the birds, the swallow sings with all its soul, teaching to always thank and praise Hashem.