Torah Portion: Shemot
ויחי
Torah Portion: Exodus 1:1–6:1
Prophets: Isaiah 27:6–28:13; 29:22–23
New Testament: Matthew 2:13-23
Commentary: This portion sets the stage for the Exodus narrative, highlighting themes of oppression, resilience, and divine intervention. Moses’ journey from a Hebrew baby at risk to a prince of Egypt, and then to a shepherd in Midian, illustrates a profound transformation preparing him for his role as a leader and liberator.