Every word of Torah has a message for every person, of every age, in every place. What message do the stories of Beshalach have for us, for twenty-first century American Jews? Life Lessons from Beshalach answers this question in a compelling and entertaining style, drawing from Rashi, the Ramban, and other classical commentaries, as well as from literary elements like milot haManchot, chiastic structures, and comparisons between parshiyot. Read on to learn: Why did many Jews want to stay in Egypt? What lured the Egyptians to chase the Jews? Was The Star-Spangled Banner based on Az Yashir? And, what do these questions teach us about: How can we avoid bad decisions? How can we fill life with happiness and gratitude? How can we harness hope to bring Moshiach?