Post-Revelation, week 2. This commentary looks at the exchange between Moses and his father-in-law about the latter’s desire to go his own way, back home and not follow the Yisreal-ites on their journey away from Sinai (Numbers 10:29-32). The brief exchange is left open-ended, allowing for much commentary. Also allowing for us to pause andContinue reading “Leaving Sinai”
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Motley Mob part 1 (#21)
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)”
Rereading Torah Towards Liberation 