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This Week's Torah Portion

B'shalach
בְּשַׁלַּח
Now When [Pharaoh] Let [the People] Go

Now when Pharaoh let the people go, God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although it was nearer; for God said, "The people may have a change of heart when they see war, and return to Egypt." - Exodus 13:17

Torah

Exodus 13:17−17:16

Haftarah

Judges 4:4-5:31
Shabbat Shirah

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February 4, 2023 / 13 Shevat 5783

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