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Miriam
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Miriam: Prophetess and Leader of Israel
Miriam — prophetess, sister of Moses and Aaron, leader of song at the Red Sea — was one of ancient Israel's most important figures, and her legacy has been reclaimed by modern Jewish feminism.
Parashat Beshalach: Crossing the Red Sea, Manna, and the Song of Freedom
Parashat Beshalach narrates the crossing of the Red Sea, the Song of the Sea, the miracle of manna, water from a rock, and the battle against Amalek — Israel's first steps as a free nation.
Parashat Chukat: The Red Heifer, Miriam's Death, and Moses Strikes the Rock
Parashat Chukat contains the mysterious red heifer ritual, the deaths of Miriam and Aaron, and the fateful moment when Moses strikes the rock — costing him entry to the Promised Land.
Parashat Behaalotecha: The Menorah, Complaints, and Miriam's Punishment
Parashat Behaalotecha covers the lighting of the Menorah, the second Passover for those who missed the first, the people's relentless complaints in the wilderness, the quail plague, and Miriam's punishment for speaking against Moses.
The Hamsa: The Hand of Protection in Jewish and Middle Eastern Tradition
The hamsa — the five-fingered hand amulet — is one of the most recognizable symbols in Jewish culture. But it is not originally Jewish, and its history spans Islam, Judaism, and ancient Near Eastern traditions.