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Which way was the shortest route [to Har Sinai]? [פסוק יז]

• through the land of the Pelishtim

• through the land of Eretz Yisroel

• By helicopter

Why did ה' not lead them on that route? [ פסוק יז ]

• if the Jews encounter war they may go to back to Egypt

• it was too rocky

• He wanted them to go around in circles to test their faith

What route did the people go? [ פסוק יח ]

• Round about, to the Yam Suf

• Westgate Bridge and M1 Freeway

What did Moshe take with him? [ פסוק יט ]

• Bones of Yosef

• GPS

• the sword and crown of Pharaoh

What had יוסף made בני ישראל make before he passed away? [ פסוק יט ]

• an oath

• a Torah scroll for each family

What was that oath that the Jews made for Yosef? [ פסוק יט ]

• to take his bones to Eretz Yisroel

• to always remain committed to Torah and Mitzvos

What went before them during the day, and what by night?

[ פסוק כא ]

• Day - pillar of cloud

  Night - pillar of fire

• Day - pillar of fire

  Night - pillar of cloud

• Day - bones of Yosef

  Night - holy Aron

What did the fire provide them with at night? [ פסוק כא ]

• Light

• Burned their enemies

• Entertainment

What will פרעה say about the Jews, since they went on a roundabout rout? [פסוק ג ]

• they are confused

• they are very sly

• they would not be good slaves anyway

What will ה' do to פרעה ?

in [ פסוק ד ]

• harden his heart

• make boils appear on his skin

• drown him into the Nile River