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Parashat B'shalah
Moses leads the Israelites into the wilderness after their escape from Egypt. God sends manna to feed them and Amalek attacks the Israelites.
By Nancy Reuben Greenfield
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An Indirect Route
Now God did not lead the Jews out of Egypt on the most direct route but took the people by way of the wilderness. God went before them in a pillar of cloud by day and in a pillar of fire at night so they could travel day and night.
Upon leaving Egypt, Moses takes Joseph's bones with him, recalling Joseph's dying words, "God will surely remember you and then bring my bones with you to the promised land."
God told Moses to camp by the Sea of Reeds. "I will then harden Pharaoh's heart so he will try to capture you there. Then I shall assert My authority over Pharaoh and everyone will acknowledge that I am the Lord." It happened just as God predicted. Pharaoh went after the Jews with his best army.
As Pharaoh's army approached, the Israelites cried out to the Lord and Moses in fear. "Why did you bring us here to die? Let us go back to Egypt and be slaves."
"Don't be afraid." Moses answered. "Stand firm. Watch how God will deliver you."
Then God said to Moses, "When you stretch forth your hand over the sea, it will split and you shall cross safely. But with a stiffened heart, the Pharaoh's army will go in after you. They may be mighty but I will prove that I am Almighty."
The Israelites Cross The River
Then the angel of God went behind the Jewish camp while a pillar of cloud went in front of the Egyptian camp so one would not come near the other.
Moses then stretched out his hand and the Lord commanded a strong east wind to split the water. With walls of water on either side, the Israelites crossed the river on dry land.
Then when the Egyptian army raced after them, God confounded them with mud to break their chariots' wheels.
Afterwards, God told Moses to stretch out his hand again and let the water return. By morning the sea had covered Pharaoh's army so that not even one of them remained.
When the Jewish people saw what the Lord did to the Egyptians, they trusted in God and Moses as God's prophet. The Moses and the Israelites sang this song unto the Lord:
"Who is like Thee, O Lord,
Among all the gods who are worshipped?
Who is like Thee, majestic in holiness?
Awesome in splendor, working wonders!
The Lord will reign for ever and ever."
Miriam, the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, with her drum in her hand led the women in song and dance. "Sing unto the Lord for God has triumphed gloriously."
Searching for Water
From the Sea of Reeds, Moses led the people into a new wilderness. For three days they could find no water and when they finally did at Marah, the water was too bitter to drink. The Jewish people cried. So God showed Moses how to cast a certain tree into the waters to make it sweet. There God proclaimed, "If you will listen Me and do what is right in God's sight, then I will not plague you as I have the Egyptians, for I am the Lord and your Healer."
As they journeyed, the Jews became hungry. They complained to Moses and Aaron, "You brought us into the wilderness to starve."
The Lord spoke to Moses, "By evening you shall eat meat and in the morning you shall have your fill of bread. Then you shall recognize that I, The Lord, am your God."
Food From God
That evening quail appeared and in the morning there was dew all around. When the dew lifted, there was a fine, flaky substance everywhere. "This is food from God," Moses announced, "But only gather what you need to eat, one omer(portion of grain) per person."
When some families gathered extra, they woke up to find their food rotten with maggots. However, on the sixth day, Moses told the Israelites, "God instructs you to gather double the amount of food on the sixth day, for the seventh day is a day of rest, a holy Sabbath of the Lord. The extra you gather will be edible in the morning." And it was.
But there were some Jews who went out to gather food on the Sabbath anyway. They found nothing.
God lamented to Moses, "How long will you refuse to follow My commandments and My teaching? Mark the seventh day as My Sabbath and keep it holy for all generations."
The People Protest
The Israelites named the food "manna" and it tasted like honey wafers. God instructed them to keep one omer of manna in a jar by the Ark of the Testimony for all generations to remember how the Lord fed the Israelites for forty years in the wilderness.
At the next camp, at Rephidim, again, there was no water. The people got angry with Moses.
"Why do you quarrel with me? Why do you put God to the test?" retorted Moses to the people. To God, however, Moses says, "What shall I do with these people? A bit more and they will stone me."
God instructs Moses to go in front of the elders of Israel at Horeb and strike a rock to bring water for the people to drink. Moses does so. The place is named Massah and Meribah because the people tested and contended the Lord, saying, "Is the Lord present among us or not?"
At this camp, an enemy, Amalek came to fight with Israel. Moses sent Joshua with an army to do battle against Amalek. Meanwhile Moses stood at the top of the hill with the rod of God in his hand. As the fighting began, whenever Moses held up his hand, Israel prevailed but whenever he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.
But Moses' arms grew heavy. So Aaron and Hur, one on each side, supported Moses' hands until Joshua beat the Amalekites. Moses built an altar on the site knowing that war with Amalek would be present throughout the generations.
Questions For Discussion
1) When God parted the Sea of Reeds, it was a miracle. Can you think of a miracle God performed for you in your life?
2) If you were one of the Israelites with Moses, how would you feel upon seeing the Egyptian army drowned? How do you feel when someone who is your enemy is hurt or defeated?
3) God tells the Jewish people that the seventh day is a Sabbath of rest. What is your definition of rest? How is that the same or different from God's definition in this portion?
4) The Israelites test God in this portion. Do you ever test God? Why? How?
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Cilipi Folklore Tour from Dubrovnik
Take a Sunday tour from Dubrovnik to Čilipi, one of the most traditional villages in the Konavle Valley, well-known for its beautiful rural landscapes, elegant national costumes and famous embroidery. This village has carefully preserved its traditions, and folklore has always been an important aspect of traditional culture. You'll visit a local wine cellar and watch a native folklore performance.
- 5-hour trip from Dubrovnik to the traditional village of Čilipi
- Visit a local wine cellar
- Shop at the Sunday Fair for handcrafted souvenirs
- Watch traditional folklore dancing
- English-speaking local guide
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What You Can Expect
Experience the richness in culture, folklore traditions and beautiful national costumes. Take a stroll around the many stands at the Sunday Fair, where you will have the chance to buy traditional handmade souvenirs and embroideries. This will be followed by a visit to a local wine cellar.
You'll also have the option to attend the mass at St Nicholas church, where you can see the village people dressed in their traditional folk costumes. In the area in front of the church, enjoy a folklore performance of dances and folk music. You can also visit the Konavle Ethnographic Museum, arranged like a typical Konavle house with objects of daily use, jewelry and festive wedding costumes.
It will certainly be a morning to remember!
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California-Baja Auto Emissions Study The Air Resources Board (ARB) in August completed a month-long study to collect air emissions data from vehicles with Mexican license plates that crossed the border into California. The study collected data from approximately 1,000 vehicles crossing the border at Calexico, Otay Mesa and San Ysidro. Infor- mation was gathered on emissions levels of carbon monoxide and the smog-forming emissions hydrocarbon and nitrogen ox- ide. Approximately 50 vehicles each day were put through a visual inspection and then given a basic emissions test with the engine idling. A smaller number of vehicles (about seven each day) were then selected for a more complex emissions test on a dyna- mometer. Finally three to five drivers each day were asked to have an electronic tracking system installed in their car for one day. This allowed the collection of data on the number of miles driven and the driving pattern while the vehicle was in Califor- nia. 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Roberti said, "This timely experiment may offer a way to bolster California's levee system and rid the state of significant num- bers of illegal waste tire piles. If successful, dozens of California communities could some day rely on old waste tires for protec- tion against winter flooding." The tires for the project came from two illegal waste tire sites in nearby Oroville that were cleaned up recently by the IWMB. The tires were shredded into chips by Golden By-Products of Manteca, then returned to Butte County for reuse. Coincidentally, the levee where the project is being conducted forms the western flood control levee of the Feather River, which caused significant flooding between Oroville and Sacramento in the winter of 1997 when several sections of levees broke, send- ing floodwaters into low-lying communities. More IWMB news on page 7 OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH HAZARD ASSESSMENT Cal/EPA's Boards, Departments and Offices Team Up to Ensure Applicants Meet Program Requirements The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has teamed with other Cal/EPA boards, departments and offices (BDOs) in the implementation of the Registered Environmental Assessor II (REA II) program. The REA II program is an extension of the existing REA I program. The REA II program registers environmental professionals with extensive experi- ence in the investigation, assessment and mitigation of hazardous waste and hazardous substance release sites. The goal of the REA II program is twofold. Initially, the program seeks to provide a resource of qualified, experienced environ- mental professionals to perform mandated and voluntary environmental investigations, assessments and remedial work. 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Additional program information and applications for REA I and II registration may be found on the REA website located at www.calrea.com. 4 ENVIRONMENT SUMMER 1999 STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD Water Board Receives Funding for TMDLS The State Water Resources Control Board received funding in several critical areas when Governor Davis signed the budget for fiscal year 1999-2000. For the first time, State and Regional Boards (Boards) received money specifically allocated to prepare Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL), watershed wide management plans that look at all aspects of a watershed, including point and nonpoint sources of pollution. The nearly $10 million in funding for TMDLs includes $6 million from the federal government and $3.9 from the state. At the same time the Governor approved this funding, he vetoed other provisions of the budget package that he felt would have put restrictions on how the Boards operate their TMDL programs. While producing TMDLs is required under the Clean Wa- ter Act, state resources have previously been unavailable to accomplish the task of producing and implementing a TMDL for each of the more than 400 impaired waterways in California. The budget provides a one-time allocation of $6.5 million for updating waste discharge permits and augmenting waste dis- charge inspections to remedy the current backlog. The Governor's Executive Order D-5-99, to remove the oxygenate MTBE from all of California's gasoline by the end of 2002 also received state budget assistance. Some 35 new positions will be funded out of the new budget in addition to contract funds. The Budget also provided $1 million for water quality monitoring. Baggett Appointed to State Water Board On May 14, 1999, Governor Davis appointed Arthur G. Baggett, Jr., a former Mariposa County su- pervisor, as the attorney member of the State Water Resources Control Board. The position requires Senate confirmation. Baggett, 48, of El Portal, holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Studies from Antioch College and a law degree from San Joaquin College of Law. He has experience in water permitting and use in both California and Utah. Baggett served two terms on the Board of Supervisors of Mariposa County from 1987-1994. As a scientist and teacher, Baggett has served as a faculty member for the Yosemite Insti- tute, the Sierra Institute of the University of California at Santa Cruz, the Yosemite Association and as Adjunct Faculty at Fresno State University in the Department of Chemistry. Art Baggett brings to the SWRCB the support of both the environmental community and water users, which he attributes to the fact that "I enjoy the negotiating process . . . helping people to listen to each other and balancing their concerns." Bay/Delta Water Right Hearing Moving Closer to Completion When Phase 2B concerning the San Joaquin River Agreement was completed on July 6, 1999, the State Water Resources Con- trol Board (SWRCB) took a break from its year-long water right hearing on the San Francisco Bay/Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Estuary. The SWRCB, however, will not be taking a break from its work on the Bay/Delta. The time away from the hearing room will give SWRCB members and staff the opportunity needed to review the voluminous official record of the phases completed to date in order to prepare a decision on those phases. The decision is projected to be is- sued by the end of this year. As each phase is completed, California moves closer to determining who is responsible for meeting the water quality objectives adopted in the 1995 Water Quality Control Plan for the Bay/Delta. The importance of the water that flows through the Delta is paramount for the state as this water quenches the thirst of almost half the state's residents and irrigates thousands of acres of agriculture. Disagreement over the use and protection of Bay/Delta waters has continued for decades. While there remains much work to be completed and the fact that the end of this water right hearing is near, is a significant milestone in the state's ongoing efforts to better protect all of the uses of water that flows to the Delta. 5 ENVIRONMENT SUMMER 1999 SWRCB continued from page 5 Secretary Hickox presents State Water Resources Control Board Chairman, Jim Stubchaer, with an award of recognition from the California Border Environmental Cooperation Committee (Cal/BECC), a binational committee aimed at resolving environmental problems along the U.S.-Mexico border. Through Chairman Stubchaer's involvement, the formation of solid trans-border relationships came to be, which in turn has lead to the fruition of several environmental infrastructure projects along the California-Baja/California border. Secretary Hickox was recently named Chair of Cal/BECC. DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL DTSC Celebrates Early Transfer of Navy Base to Port of Oakland The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) recently announced the early transfer of the U.S. Navy's Fleet and In- dustrial Supply Center, Oakland (FISCO) to the Port of Oakland. The transfer approved by Governor Gray Davis, follows ne- gotiations between DTSC, the Port of Oakland and the U.S. Navy. The Port intends to use the property to expand and im- prove its intermodal cargo management operations. Under the agreement, DTSC will provide environmental regulatory oversight and long-term monitoring, the Port of Oakland will conduct hazardous waste cleanup activities and the U.S. Navy will pay costs -- estimated to exceed $4 million. The early transfer agreement also ensures that: · Parcels are suitable for transfer for the intended use by Port of Oakland · Agreements between the Navy and the Port of Oakland will contain assurances that public health and the environment will be protected · Commitments for cleanup levels and actions will be consistent with future land use · The Navy will submit adequate budget requests to pay for the cleanup Large California Waste Generators to Track Source Reduction DTSC recently announced a new program that will enable the Department to monitor and track waste reduction by many of California's largest hazardous waste generators. The program stems from an amendment of the Waste Source Reduction and Management Act of 1989. SB 14 (Roberti) required that large quantity generators conduct reviews and report their hazardous waste generating processes to find ways to reduce hazardous waste. The new reports will make California one of the first states in the nation to have the ability to measure and encourage waste reduction through the collection of real time data. If a business generated more than 12,000 kilograms per year (13.2 tons) of hazardous waste or 12 kilograms of extremely haz- ardous waste (including aqueous wastes) during calendar year 1998 it must comply with the new regulations. In addition, busi- nesses must identify their major waste streams and evaluate source reduction opportunities. The new regulations allow generators the flexibility to use knowledge of their operations and procedures to develop the best ap- proaches to reduce hazardous waste and prevent adverse environmental impacts. 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The Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs and the Center for Middle Eastern Studies offer a joint program leading to the Master of Public Affairs and the Master of Arts in Middle Eastern Studies. The program combines advanced policy studies with interdisciplinary area studies, responding to an increased need in both public and private sectors for policy specialists with a thorough understanding of the economics, geography, history, and culture of the Middle East and North Africa.
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Cassie A. Miller, 37, of Minerva, died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010, in Alliance Community Hospital.
Born Dec. 8, 1972, in Canton, she was a daughter of Larry and Dorothy (Shotwell) Campbell of Minerva.
She worked as a Dietary Manager for Great Trail Care Center in Minerva for 21 years, was a 1991 graduate of Minerva High School and received an associate's degree in Dietary Management from the University of Akron. She was a member of the True North Church in Minerva.
In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband Glenn D. Miller who she married May 14, 1993; daughter, Marisa Ellen Miller of the home; stepdaughter, Jenna Marie Miller of Orlando, FL; paternal grandmother, Mary Lou Campbell of Malvern; two brothers, Cory A. Campbell of Akron and Lee J. Campbell of Canton, and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be Thursday Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. in Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Rev. Charles Winter officiating. Burial was in Moultrie Chapel Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
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