Rabbi Shraga Simmons: Beshallach Jump Into the Sea

After all of God’s miracles and wonders, the Israelites seemed ready to leave. Yet, when they arrived at the Reed Sea, they had serious doubts, and berated Moses. Rabbi Simmons compares this to the Stockholm Syndrome, wherein the captives began to praise their captors.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z/l: Beshallach To be a Leader of the Jewish People

The sages debate how exactly the people sang the Song of the Sea – repetitive, following along, responding with a standard conclusion for each verse. The manner in which it was sung depends on whether the song leader leads as a king, a person in authority, a parent. According to Rabbi Eliezer ben Taddai, Moses led the song like a father.