Rethinking Exodus journey – Page 4 – Rereading Torah Towards Liberation

(#23) Motley Mob, part 2

What does the biblical character of Daughter of Pharaoh, and the many ways she has been drawn over time, tell us about how we see community boundaries?

(#22) Trouble to See

In what ways do we need to emulate Moses at the Burning Bush, taking “trouble to see,” in order to build more diverse and more inclusive communities?

Exploration of the important concept of “erevrav,” the “mixed multitude” or “motley mob” who left Mitzrayim with the Yisraelites. This stage is the longest yet, I think, and it outlines some concerns about a trend in Jewish teaching based on this concept. Hoping to hear from those with other opinions or ways of understanding “erevContinue reading “Motley Mob part 1 (#21)”

(#20) Rescue Me!

If we bring understanding of God in exile with us to our history, a new question emerges: What is the light of foundation demanding of us in regard to harmony?