Parashat Shemot/Questions
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Parashat Shemot – Opening Questions
Introduction
- What was the religious character of the Israelites in Egypt?
- Why did Hashem decide to enslave the Children of Israel? What were Paroh's motivations?
- What was the duration of the Israelite stay in Egypt, and how long did the actual slavery last?
- Was Moshe justified in killing the Egyptian taskmaster?
- Why did Hashem instruct Moshe to request only a three day holiday?
- How could Hashem punish Paroh if He was the one who hardened his heart?
- Who did Hashem try to kill in the incident at the inn and why?
