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‏Question & Answer

By Rabbi Shlomo Meir Elharar S”T

‏Question #1: How is it possible that Pharaoh who is engrossed in his evilness and cruelty be attributed with 

‏                     Yetziat Mitzrayim (The Exodus of Egypt) like it says in the Pasuk: “Vayehi  Beshalach Pharaoh et Ha’am” “And it

‏                     was when Pharaoh send out the nation.”  

‏                     And in the words of The Abarbanel: Why does it say “Vayehi Beshalach Pharaoh et Ha’am” And it was when Pharaoh

‏                     sent out the nation.” It would we more proper to say: “Betzet Israel Mimitrayim” "When Israel left Egypt.” Why was it necessary

‏                     for the Pasuk (verse) to let us know that Pharaoh sent them out since it already said earlier  that they left with his permission

‏                     and were sent out of Egypt?

‏Answer:  We find in the Medrash in Shemot Raba 20-2 on the Pasuk: "Vayehi Beshalach Pharaoh"—it says in another Pasuk in Tehilim 147-15

‏               “The One who sends His word on the land very quick His word runs.”  Woe is to the wicked that they are Rima and Tolea (two types

‏                of worms) and are annulled from the world and look to annul Hashem’s word.  He (Hashem) said to them: you said: “And also Israel

‏                I won’t send out.” I said: “Send out my nation.” Let’s see who’s word will prevail! At the end Pharaoh stood on his own will and went 

‏                and fell on Moshe’s feet and said to Israel: “And he (Pharaoh) called out to Moshe and Aharon in the night and said get up and leave

‏                from among my nation also you and also Bene Israel and go serve Hashem like you’ve said.” (Shemot 12-31)

‏                Hashem said to Pharaoh and now Pharaoh who’s word stood yours or mine?  That’s why it says in the verse : “The One who sends

‏                His word on the land.” And when is this [that He sends His word]? That’s why it says: “And it was when Pharaoh sent…” (In other words

‏                we answer the question that why was Pharaoh connected to the actual exodus of Am Israel from Mitzrayim? And we explained

‏                it’s alluding to the fact that Pharaoh said he won’t send the nation of Israel out of Egypt and at the end it was he himself who went out

‏                begging them to leave; showing it Hashem’s word that prevails!!) 

‏Conclusion: Pharaoh was stubborn by announcing:  "who’s Hashem that I should listen to His word to send out Israel?” And also saying: “I 

‏                     haven’t known Hashem.”  He had to succumb to Hashem Blessed is He and accept that he is The Ruler and All-mighty.  

‏                     When a refuser and boastful being confesses that’s his fall in the eyes of all.

Wednesday, January 25th at Beth El Myrtle beach

בית א'ל- הקהילה הספרדית של מירטל ביץ

Located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, Beth-El is Myrtle Beach’s oldest and largest Sephardic synagogue. Founded in the 1970's, it has grown to serve many families in the community daily and during the High Holidays.

Our congregation's history and heritage are rich and varied, as our members are descendants of Jews from the Middle East, Spain, and Latin America.

Though Hebrew is the first language of most of our congregants, it's not uncommon to hear English, Spanish, and Arabic being spoken, sometimes all within the same conversation.

We have an active and friendly community, study groups, as well as social, educational, youth and singles' activities throughout the year.

Every Shabbat we provide a hot Sephardic style sit down kiddush luncheon and a shiur program within a warm inviting environment.

We welcome you to be our guest and experience a Sephardic Shabbat with us.

 Join us for many more simchot throughout the year and be a part of our warm community.

THE GREAT BIG CHALLAH BAKE

Special event for all women of the community of Myrtle Beach. Please come for a wonderful evening together and participate in the Mitzvah of Hafrashat Challah.

Already over 70 confirmed attendees!!

$18 donation optional