Miriam the leader
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Miriam the leader

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Who was Miriam?

She was Moshe and Aharon's sister

What role did she do together with her mother?

She was a midwife.

What brave act did she and her mother do?

They disobeyed Pharaoh when he told them to kill all Jewish baby boys

What were the names of her parents?

<p>Amram and Yocheved</p> Signup and view all the answers

What big decision did Amram make and why?

<p>He decided to divorce his wife, Yocheved, rather than have children who would be killed by Pharaoh's decree.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did all the other Jews copy him?

<p>Because he was the leader of the generation and they thought if he had decided to not have more children it must be the right thing to do.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Miriam tell her father and what happened as a result?

<p>She told him that his decree was worse than Pharaoh's because Pharaoh only decreed against the boys, whereas he was preventing girls from being born, which would mean no more Jews. He accepted her argument and got remarried</p> Signup and view all the answers

What qualities does this show about Miriam?

<p>She was wise, she cared about the Jewish people, she was brave to disagree with the leader of the generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did she do after the crossing of the Red Sea?

<p>She starting the singing and music for the women to thank Hashem for the miracle. She even brought a drum with her from Egypt in anticipation of this event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is she described in Torah in the context of this event?

<p>The prophetess, Aharon's sister</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Miriam's Story

  • Miriam was a biblical figure, sister of Moses and Aaron.
  • She played a significant role alongside her mother, Yocheved, in saving her brother Moses from the Egyptians.

Courageous Act

  • Miriam and her mother bravely defied Pharaoh's edict to kill all newborn Hebrew boys by placing Moses in a basket in the Nile River.

Family Background

  • Miriam's parents were Amram and Yocheved.

Amram's Decision

  • Amram, Miriam's father, made the difficult decision to separate from his wife Yocheved to prevent the birth of more children, as all newborn boys were being killed by the Egyptians.
  • All other Jews copied Amram's decision, leading to a significant decrease in the Hebrew population.

Miriam's Warning

  • Miriam warned her father Amram that his decision would ultimately lead to the extinction of the Hebrew people.
  • As a result, Amram reunited with Yocheved, and Moses was eventually born.

Miriam's Qualities

  • This incident showcases Miriam's courage, wisdom, and concern for her community.

After the Red Sea Crossing

  • After the Israelites crossed the Red Sea, Miriam led the women in singing and dancing to celebrate their freedom from slavery.

Torah Description

  • In the Torah, Miriam is described as a prophet and a leader, referred to as "Miriam the Prophetess."

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