Bo

בֹּא
Go [to Pharaoh]

Exodus 10:1−13:16

When Is Bo Read?

/ 6 Shevat 5786
/ 8 Shevat 5787
/ 8 Shevat 5788

Summary

  • God sends the plagues of locusts and darkness upon Egypt and forewarns Moses about the final plague, the death of every Egyptian firstborn. Pharaoh still does not let the Israelites leave Egypt. (10:1-11:10)
  • God commands Moses and Aaron regarding the Passover festival. (12:1-27)
  • God enacts the final plague, striking down all the firstborn in the land of Egypt except those of the House of Israel. Pharaoh now allows the Israelites to leave. (12:29-42)
  • Speaking to Moses and Aaron, God repeats the commandments about Passover. (12:43-13:16)

Ten Minutes of Torah: Bo Commentary

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Bringing Blessings and Reparations

By: Rabbi Jessica Kirschner

Parashat Bo opens with God commanding Moses to "go to Pharoah" and continue to plead for the Israelites' freedom.

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