Beshalach - The Downfall of Enemies

 We will be investigating an interesting notion that many are familiar with: the question of rejoicing at the downfall of enemies. Is the oft-cited verse from Mishlei (Proverbs) about enemies like Pharaoh, or about something else entirely? We look at the concept of rejoicing after being saved and consider what might prevent people from doing so. We look at the story of Yehoshafat being saved miraculously in battle. We consider that  evil being rooted out of the world should be a cause of rejoicing.  Should we not rejoice at the story of the Splitting of the Sea and the Divine rescue of Bnei Yisrael from Pharaoh and his troops? The familiar notions must be re-examined.