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The saga continues. The saga, that is, which is my project of going through Exodus chapter by chapter and posting my thoughts, asking questions, and giving commentary. Today, I am looking at Exodus 18. My primary source is chabad.org and my secondary source (for deciphering cryptic passages at chabad) is biblegateway.com. So here we go.

Exodus 18:1-4 Wrote:1 Now Moses' father in law, Jethro, the chieftain of Midian, heard all that God had done for Moses and for Israel, His people that the Lord had taken Israel out of Egypt. 2 So Moses' father in law, Jethro, took Zipporah, Moses' wife, after she had been sent away, 3 and her two sons, one of whom was named Gershom, because he [Moses] said, "I was a stranger in a foreign land," 4 and one who was named Eliezer, because [Moses said,] "The God of my father came to my aid and rescued me from Pharaoh's sword."

Exodus 18:5 Wrote:Now Moses' father in law, Jethro, and his [Moses'] sons and his wife came to Moses, to the desert where he was encamped, to the mountain of God.

Exodus 17:1 Wrote:The entire community of the children of Israel journeyed from the desert of Sin to their travels by the mandate of the Lord. They encamped in Rephidim, and there was no water for the people to drink.

Exodus 17:7 Wrote:He named the place Massah [testing] and Meribah [quarreling] because of the quarrel of the children of Israel and because of their testing the Lord, saying, Is the Lord in our midst or not?

Exodus 18:11 Wrote:[Jethro said "]Now I know that the Lord is greater than all the deities, for with the thing that they plotted, [He came] upon them."

Exodus 18:13-23 Wrote:13 It came about on the next day that Moses sat down to judge the people, and the people stood before Moses from the morning until the evening. 14 When Moses' father in law saw what he was doing to the people, he said, "What is this thing that you are doing to the people? Why do you sit by yourself, while all the people stand before you from morning till evening?" 15 Moses said to his father in law, "For the people come to me to seek God. 16 If any of them has a case, he comes to me, and I judge between a man and his neighbor, and I make known the statutes of God and His teachings." 17 Moses' father in law said to him, "The thing you are doing is not good. 18 You will surely wear yourself out both you and these people who are with you for the matter is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone. 19 Now listen to me. I will advise you, and may the Lord be with you. [You] represent the people before God, and you shall bring the matters to God. 20 And you shall admonish them concerning the statutes and the teachings, and you shall make known to them the way they shall go and the deed[s] they shall do. 21 But you shall choose out of the entire nation men of substance, God fearers, men of truth, who hate monetary gain, and you shall appoint over them [Israel] leaders over thousands, leaders over hundreds, leaders over fifties, and leaders over tens. 22 And they shall judge the people at all times, and it shall be that any major matter they shall bring to you, and they themselves shall judge every minor matter, thereby making it easier for you, and they shall bear [the burden] with you. 23 If you do this thing, and the Lord commands you, you will be able to survive, and also, all this people will come upon their place in peace."

Exodus 18:27 Wrote:Moses saw his father in law off, and he went away to his land.

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Query Ask a Rabbi Ref No 6632934
Date: 08/06/2025
Incident ID: 6632934
puzzeled by definations:

Question:
puzzled by definations-in regard to a jewish person who is an aposate to another religion..i come across definations of this action such as Mumar or Meshumad or that they are no longer considered Jewish..On the other hand Ive also come across that even if a jewish person converts to another religion..they are still considered Jewish although Sinners.. are all this definations describe the same action?


Answer August 7,2025
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov | Chabad.org
Aug 7, 2025, 7:00 PM (13 hours ago)
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Hi ,

Regardless of what word is used (you're right, there are several) one thing that is entirely incorrect is to say that they aren't Jewish anymore. A Jew can never change his or her essence, no matter heretical they behave.

I hope this helps.

All the best,

Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
for Chabad.org


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Hello ladies and gentlemen, I will now post my thoughts on Exodus 17: water from the rock and the war with the Amalekites. As always, my source is chabad.org with biblegateway.com to assist with some of the more difficult passages.

Exodus 17:5-6 Wrote:5 And the Lord said to Moses, Pass before the people and take with you [some] of the elders of Israel, and take into your hand your staff, with which you struck the Nile, and go. 6 Behold, I shall stand there before you on the rock in Horeb, and you shall strike the rock, and water will come out of it, and the people will drink Moses did so before the eyes of the elders of Israel.

Exodus 17:7 Wrote:He named the place Massah [testing] and Meribah [quarreling] because of the quarrel of the children of Israel and because of their testing the Lord, saying, Is the Lord in our midst or not?

Exodus 17:11-12 Wrote:11 It came to pass that when Moses would raise his hand, Israel would prevail, and when he would lay down his hand, Amalek would prevail. 12 Now Moses hands were heavy; so they took a stone and placed it under him, and he sat on it. Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one from this [side], and one from that [side]; so he was with his hands in faith until sunset.

Exodus 17:14 Wrote:The Lord said to Moses, Inscribe this [as] a memorial in the book, and recite it into Joshua's ears, that I will surely obliterate the remembrance of Amalek from beneath the heavens.

Exodus 17:16 Wrote:And he said, For there is a hand on the throne of the Eternal, [that there shall be] a war for the Lord against Amalek from generation to generation.

Exodus 17:16 Wrote:He [Moses] said, “Because hands were lifted up against [or to] the throne of the Lord, the Lord will be at war against the Amalekites from generation to generation.”

The Prohibition Against Living in Egypt - Parshat Ki Tavo - Chabad.org
Yerida - Wikipedia
Never Return to Egypt | My Jewish Learning


is there a jewish word for someone who disregards Moses and Joshua warning that Jews in Israel must not go down from Israel to Egypt (goy nations)?
While there isn't one specific Hebrew word that perfectly encapsulates someone who disregards Moses and Joshua's warning about Jews not returning to Egypt, several related terms and concepts exist within Jewish thought:
Yerida (ירידה): Literally meaning "descent," this term describes the act of emigrating from Israel. While it doesn't specifically target those returning to Egypt, it reflects the negative connotation associated with leaving the Land of Israel, particularly for countries perceived as less spiritually pure or that might lead to assimilation.
Mumar (מומר): This term refers to a Jew who has "changed" and abandoned their faith, according to Wikipedia. While not exclusively about the Egypt prohibition, it encompasses the act of rejecting core Jewish practices or beliefs, including those related to dwelling in the Land of Israel or avoiding negative influences.
Poshea Yisrael (פושע ישראל): This means "transgressor of Israel" and also describes a Jew who has strayed from the path of Jewish law and tradition. This broader term includes the disregard of warnings like those concerning Egypt.
It's important to consider that the prohibition against returning to Egypt stems from several concerns outlined in the Torah, including:
Avoiding Immoral Practices: Egyptian society was considered to be highly immoral, and returning there was seen as a risk of negative influence on the Jewish people.
Affront to God: Returning to Egypt would be an affront to God, who specifically saved the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
Loss of Holiness: Some Jewish teachings suggest that Egypt was emptied of its holiness when the Israelites left, and returning there would be a spiritually unproductive act.
In conclusion, while "Yerida" describes the act of emigration from Israel, and terms like "Mumar" and "Poshea Yisrael" address the broader concept of abandoning Jewish practice, there isn't a single Hebrew word used specifically to denote someone who disregards the warning about returning to Egypt.

Based on the information available, there isn't one specific Jewish word that precisely encapsulates someone who disregards Moses and Joshua's warning about Jews in Israel not going down to Egypt (or "goy nations"). However, related terms and concepts from Jewish tradition can shed light on this scenario:
Mumar: This Hebrew term literally means "one who is changed" and refers to an apostate, someone who rejects Judaism, according to Wikipedia. While not solely focused on the "return to Egypt" aspect, disregarding core commandments and warnings from the Torah, such as the prohibition against relying on other nations instead of God, could be seen as a form of apostasy.
Kofer: This term translates to "denier" or "heretic" and is used to describe someone who denies the divine inspiration of the Torah or the authority of the Oral Law.
Tinok shenishba: This Talmudic term translates to "captured infant" and refers to a Jew who sins inadvertently due to having been raised without sufficient knowledge and understanding of Judaism. This highlights the importance of education and understanding in Jewish tradition.
Avodah Zarah: This term refers to idolatry, the worship of "strange gods" or "idols" instead of God alone. The warnings against returning to Egypt or interacting closely with other nations were often rooted in the fear that Jews would be led astray and worship other gods or adopt immoral practices. Therefore, choosing to go to Egypt despite the warnings could be seen as a step towards Avodah Zarah.
The core issue revolves around obedience to God's commandments and warnings found in the Torah. Disregarding these warnings would be considered a form of sin or transgression, according to The Jewish Theological Seminary. The specific context of the "return to Egypt" was significant because it represented a potential rejection of the path God had chosen for the Israelites and a possible return to the idolatry and immoral practices they had left behind.
In conclusion, while no single word perfectly fits the description, several concepts in Jewish tradition address the behavior of disregarding divine warnings and laws, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness, obedience, and maintaining one's unique identity as a member of the Jewish people