Starting the book of shemot

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1. Shemot contains one of the most important events in jewish history.

  • The receiving of the torah is one of the most important events in jewish history because it transformed the israelits from a collection of tribes to a nation. It signified that we were chosen by god.
  • We got the torah, and accepted the Contract

1.1. The event of sinai

  • We got 3 gifts as we gathered around the mountain
    1. The written torah.
      The 5 books detail the story of our nation
    2. The oral torah
      The oral torah explains and commentates the written torah
    3. The Contract of the 613 mitzvot
      • They served as a guide for the jews
      • Understanding the oral torah is necessary so we can understand how to follow these mitzvot

2. Aliyah   FLASHCARDS TANAKH SCHOOL

  • The jews came to egypt because of the famine
  • In egypt, they met Joseph but did not recognize him. Joseph tested his brothers before revealing his identity and forgiving them. He then invited his father and family to settle in egypt. Although they eventually left with the Exodus

2.1. Aliyah is …   fc

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Going to israel

2.2. Yeridah   fc

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Leaving israel

3. Elsewhere

3.1. References

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