Aliya Summary: Moshe was raised in Pharaoh's palace. When he matured,
he went out one day and saw an Egyptian smiting a Hebrew. Moshe slew
the Egyptian. Word of his deed reached Pharaoh, and Moshe was compelled
to flee. He escaped to Midian where he married Zipporah, the daughter of
Yitro. They gave birth to a son, Gershom. Back in Egypt, meanwhile, the
plight of the Israelite slaves was worsening. They cried out to G‑d,
and He remembered the covenant He had made with their forefathers.
It
is interesting to note the contrast between Yosef and Moshe in this
Aliya: Yosef was identified by the Wine Steward as a Jewish lad, while
Moshe was identified by Yitro's daughters as an Egyptian man. Yosef was
privileged to have his remains buried in the Land of Israel, while Moshe
apparently did not enjoy the same privilege. Apparently sometimes it's
good not to blend in.
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