The song at the sea

From: Jerusalem Post | Date: January 21, 2005| Author: | Copyright information

Reuven Hammer
Jerusalem Post
01-21-2005
Headline: The song at the sea
Byline: Reuven Hammer
Edition; Up Front
Section: Features
Page: 31

Friday, January 21, 2005 -- 'Because God split the sea for them, Israel had faith in Him," says the midrash (Exodus Rabba), "as it is said, 'They had faith in the Lord and in His servant Moses' (Exodus 14:31) and because of this faith they were privileged to utter the song and God's presence rested upon them, as it is said, 'Then Moses sang...' (Exodus 15:1)."

The song at the sea (Exodus 15:1-21) is perhaps the greatest poem in the Torah and has been considered ...

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