mixed multitude – Rereading Torah Towards Liberation

(#43) Motley Mob, Again

In this last week of the 49-stage journey, we return to the Wilderness and again explore the “Motley Mob” or “mixed multitude.”

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)”