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Today is the 12th day of April, but for Jews around the world it is also the 20th day of the month of Nissan.
On this day 3,325 years ago:
Pharaoh's pursuit of the Jews ended ... on the shores of the Red Sea.
A terrified Jewish nation divided into several factions. Some advocated mass suicide, others wanted to surrender and return to Egypt, the bolder ones prepared to battle the Egyptians, while others advised the nation to pray.
G-d thought otherwise. He instructed the Jews to simply proceed onwards -- despite the sea which stood in their path.
The Jews complied, and the entire following night they went through the parted waters of the Red Sea.
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From the second night of Passover until the holiday of Shavuos (7 weeks x 7 days) when we celebrate the giving of the Torah, the Jewish people "Count the Omer," a unique and fascinating mitzvah. Thus tonight we will count six days of the Omer, and tomorrow night we count seven days, which is one week of the Omer.
Also tonight at nightfall, the final two festival ("yom tov") days of Passover begin (encompassing this Shabbat), so BtB will be offline until Saturday night.
Chag Pesch Sameach and Good Shabbes! Be well and be safe.
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