Shabbat entry and exit times in Be’er Sheva: The Shabbat of June 22 in Be’er Sheva, the 10th of Sivan Hatshev’d, will enter on Friday at 19:29 and leave the next day at 20:31. This week we read the parashat: Bah Ha’altach.
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The Shavuot Parshat, Parshat Bah’altach, opens a window into the fascinating world of the Israelites in the Sinai desert, and offers a glimpse into defining moments, fascinating stories, and deep insights into life, faith and leadership.
The episode opens with the mitzvah of lighting the menorah in the tabernacle, which evokes many parables about human work and the importance of bringing spiritual light into our lives. The seven candles, lit in front of the face of the menorah, symbolize the seven days of the week and emphasize the need to spread the light of Torah and sanctity to every moment of our lives.
In the continuation of the episode, we witness the moving state of the sacrificial offering by the heads of the tribes on the day of the dedication of the tabernacle. This status emphasizes the unity of the people and the role of the leaders to represent Klal Israel before God. This is an important reminder even today, that each of us bears responsibility for the community and should contribute our part to strengthening the mutual bond.
But not all the days of the desert were days of joy and peace. Parshat B’Halotach also describes the Parshat of the afflicted, in which the Israelites express dissatisfaction with the water and the lack of water. These complaints are an expression of fear for the future and the need for favors, and teach us about the dangers inherent in a negative view and the importance of an optimistic and grateful approach to life.
An important turning point in the story is the selection of the elders of Israel by Moses. This choice emphasizes the importance of cooperation, wisdom and life experience in correct leadership. The elders of Israel represent the wisdom of the generations and the tradition, and are a source of inspiration and authority for the people.
Your entire passage is bathed in light. The lighting of the menorah, the election of the elders of Israel, and even the complaints of the Israelites – all of these are related to light in one way or another. Light symbolizes life, hope, and connection to spirituality. This parasha reminds us of the importance of bringing light into our lives, both in moments of joy and in moments of difficulty.
An in-depth study of Parshat B’Haalach can greatly contribute to a better understanding of ourselves, of the society in which we live, and of our place in the world. This episode offers many valuable and educational insights that can guide us in our personal lives and in our relationships.
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