Exodus
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Introduction: Christian Texts; Jewish Context If you’re new around here, my tradition of the Sunday Post has been in the style of a longform essay. This week I’m sharing a little more personal anecdote, which I’d be happy to hear others remark on, whether this offers a three-dimensional view of my thinking or only serves…
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Pesach is the celebration of freedom, dignity, and the hoped for symbolism of a next year when we understand that our lives are linked and one of us cannot experience freedom, safety, and security, unless we all do.
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Thoughts on Shabbat HaChodesh, Speaking of traditions, Pesach says no leavened bread of any kind, and, of course, some take it all too far, which is exactly the right amount of far to take Pesach.”
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“Here is what studying sacrifice does for me: It centers me on ritual and intention. What if we separate the act of sacrifice from the concept of a deity? Could the act of offering itself present something of value, even symbolically? And what would this look like?” #HItzonim
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The post challenges the traditional definition of diaspora, questioning the association with a homeland and exploring the impact of Zionism on the Palestinian people. It reflects on the historical resilience of the Jewish people and advocates for embracing vulnerability and redefining diaspora without reference to a homeland, calling for a commitment to peace and freedom.
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We Jews tend to be more straight up about our leaders and each other because we’ve thrown in our lot in with each other and following the Law, and it is Gd that is in charge. Anthropomorphic and emotional on the pre-Priestly accounts and transcendent on the Priestly view.
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Maybe confronting these stories, finding their core, understanding what is to be done with them is something we need more of, not less.
Hitzonim | Outsiders 