Yom Sh'vi-i shel Pesach
יוֹם שְׁבִיעִי שֶׁל פֶּסַח
7th Day of Passover
Exodus 14:30–15:21
Summary
As the observance of Passover draws to an end, the Torah portion includes the dramatic recounting of the splitting of the sea in this poem known as “The Song at the Sea.” Written with great emotion, this poem attempts to convey the power of “God’s might hand.” So powerful is the imagery that verses of this poem have become part of the Jewish liturgy. The poem comes to a climatic finish with Miriam, the prophetess, picking up her timbrel and leading the women in dance.
Ten Minutes of Torah: Yom Sh'vi-i shel Pesach Commentary
The Multitude of Voices
By: Rabbi Andy Gordon
Our Passover story is a complex tale that addresses over 400 years of history. There is one modern ritual that typically occurs during the middle of the seder that celebrates our freedom. Many Reform and liberal Jews pour water into a cup to remember Miriam, a prophet and leader of our community in her own right.
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