Beshalach

Pharaoh's Army Engulfed by the Red Sea (1900 painting by Frederick Arthur Bridgman)

In Parashat Beshalach, Pharaoh changes his mind and chases after the Israelite people with his army, trapping them at the Sea of Reeds.

Bo

parashat bo The Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt (1830 painting by David Roberts)

Parashat Bo tells of the last three plagues on Egypt and the first Passover.

Vayigash

Parashat Vayigash Joseph Recognized by His Brothers (1863 painting by Léon Pierre Urbain Bourgeois)

In the parashah, Judah pleads on behalf of his brother Benjamin, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, Jacob travels to Egypt, and Joseph’s leadership of Egypt saves lives while converting all Egyptians into bondmen.

Miketz

Joseph Interprets the Dream of Pharaoh_19th Century painting by Jean-Adrien Guignet

Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams, Joseph’s rise to power in Egypt, and Joseph’s testing of his brothers are all told in Parasha Miketz.

Parashat Miketz: Reading Between the Lines

Joseph Interprets the Dream of Pharaoh_19th Century painting by Jean-Adrien Guignet

By Rabbi Haim Ovadia Two years after Yosef correctly interpreted the dreams of the royal cupbearer and baker, Pharaoh had two disturbing dreams. He summoned all his advisors and sages but none of them provided a satisfying interpretation. The cupbearer, seeing an opportunity for reward, broke the silence regarding his criminal past, and told Pharaoh […]