Vayechi for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
This parasha tells of Jacob’s end. Before he goes, he blesses his grandchildren and gives each of his 12 sons, who become the 12 tribes, a prediction of his future. Joseph says he will care for his brothers and tells them that they can return to Canaan. Joseph lives until he is 110 years old; listen now to hear from him!
Sh’mot for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
The new Pharoah enslaves the Jewish people and orders all of their sons to be killed. Moses is put in a basket and found in the Nile. He grows up as a prince, but then learns he’s Jewish and decides that he wants to help his people.
Va-eira for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
God enlists Moses and Aaron to tell the people they will be freed, and they show God’s power to the Egyptians. The first seven plagues occur, and each time Pharaoh says he will not let the Israelites go. Listen to the rap to hear the first 7 plagues!
Bo for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
After God sends seven plagues upon the Egyptians, Pharaoh still will not free the Jewish slaves. God sends two more plagues, but Pharaoh still will not let the people go. God warns Moses about the killing of the first born and the Israelites put blood on their doorposts so that the angel of death will pass over them (That's where the word “Passover” comes from!). Listen now to find out what happens when Pharaoh’s son is killed.
B’shalach for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
In last week’s parasha, the Israelites were told they could leave Egypt, but now Pharaoh changes his mind! The Israelites still leave but with little time to prepare; an exciting exodus ensues. Then they're in the desert - listen to learn about that, too!
Yitro for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
In this parasha, Yitro brings Zipporah and her sons to Moses after all that has happened in escaping Egypt. He then tells him to appoint judges, and Moses does this. The Israelites hear the covenant from God and accept it, but there’s so much more to come: they encounter God at Mount Sinai and are given the ten commandments. Listen for more!
Mishpatim for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
This week’s parasha’s title means “laws,” so it is fitting that many laws are listed: interpersonal laws, laws about ritual, and so much more. Find out details in the rap!
T’tzaveh for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
In this week’s parasha, Moses takes a census of the people. Then Moses goes up to the mountain to get the tablets. While he’s gone, the people and Aaron build a golden calf. God wants to destroy the people, but Moses tells God not to do so. But Moses sees the calf and gets so angry that he destroys the tablets. Listen to find out what happens next!
Ki Tisa for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
In this week’s parasha, Moses takes a census of the people. Then Moses goes up to the mountain to get the tablets. While he’s gone, the people and Aaron build a golden calf. God wants to destroy the people, but Moses tells God not to do so. But Moses sees the calf and gets so angry that he destroys the tablets. Listen to find out what happens next!
Vayak’heil (and P’Kudei) for Teens: Shabbat Sha-raps
In P’Kudei, we learn about the materials used to build the Tabernacle and the priestly vestments (robes). Moses blesses the Israelites and anoints the priests. Learn more in this Shabbat Sha-rap!