Hints to All Moadim:
Rav Boruch of Mezhibozh zy”a (quoted in Sefer Devar Chaim-Nadvorna) states that there are hints to all of the yomim tovim in the next few Parshios. Parshas Bo, which speaks about the exodus from Egypt, is a hint to the first days of Pesach. Parshas Beshalach, which speaks about Kriyas Yam Suf, is a hint to the second days of Pesach. Parshas Yisro, which speaks about Matan Torah, is a hint to Shavuos. Parshas Mishpatim, which speaks about justice and judgments, is a hint to the Yomim Noraim, i.e., the days of judgment. Parshas Terumah, which speaks about the Mishkan, is a hint to Sukkos, when we sit in a holy abode. Parshas Tetzaveh, which speaks about the Menorah, is a hint to Chanukah. Parshas Ki Sisa, which speaks about the Machatzis Hashekel, is a hint to Purim, as it is stated (Shekalim 1:1) that shekalim were collected in Adar.
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