8 Questions
Why was it significant for Moshe to be brought up in the royal palace in Egypt?
So that he would have a very good education, be well trained to behave in a refined manner, and not have a slave mentality.
What did Moshe do when he saw the burdens of the Bnei Yisrael?
He focused his eyes and heart on what was happening, became upset by it, and went out to his brothers to see their hardships.
What compassionate act did Moshe perform while tending Yitro's sheep?
When one of the sheep ran away, Moshe ran after it, found it at a pool, realized it was thirsty, and then carried it back on his shoulders.
Where did Moshe arrive after he saw the burdens of the Bnei Yisrael and what did he do there?
He arrived in the land of Midian, sat beside a well, and rose to the defense of the daughters of the priest of Midian when shepherds drove them off.
What did Moshe do for one of the sheep?
He found it had strayed and carried it on his shoulders back to the rest of the sheep as he thought it must be tired
What quality did Hashem identify in Moshe that made Him choose him as leader?
His care for others. Just as he was a shepherd of other people's sheep so he would be a shepherd of Hashem's flock - the Jewish people
What leadership qualities does Moshe possess?
He was caring, well educated, had a strong sense of right and wrong, brave and humble
What sort of qualities are not good for a leader?
Selfish, boastful, uncaring, cruel, bad listener etc
Study Notes
Moshe's Upbringing and Early Life
- Being brought up in the royal palace in Egypt was significant for Moshe because it allowed him to receive an excellent education and gain experience in leadership.
Compassion and Leadership
- When Moshe saw the burdens of the Bnei Yisrael, he decided to intermingle with his brethren and identify with their suffering.
- While tending Yitro's sheep, Moshe performed a compassionate act by rescuing a sheep that had wandered away from the flock.
Moshe's Journey
- After seeing the burdens of the Bnei Yisrael, Moshe arrived in Midian, where he sat by a well, and later became the son-in-law of Yitro.
Leadership Qualities
- Hashem identified Moshe's humility as a quality that made Him choose him as a leader.
- Moshe possesses qualities of compassion, empathy, and humility, which make him a suitable leader.
- Pride, arrogance, and selfishness are not desirable qualities in a leader.
Learn about Ibn Ezra's explanation of why Hashem arranged for Moshe to be brought up in the royal palace in Egypt. Discover the reasons behind his good education, refined behavior, and the impact on his relationship with the Bnei Yisrael.
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