Torah Musing Shemot-Exodus 32:2 – Break Off the Golden Rings

In the curious episode of the golden calf the Israelites are troubled, even to the point of derision, because of Moses’ extended absence from the camp. Fearing Moses is dead and uncertain about how to proceed without his guidance, they implore Aaron, the high priest to make a god for them. Aaron orders them to break off their golden rings and from the golden rings he constructs a golden calf. The Israelites are a band of ex slaves living in Kadesh Barnea, so where did they get golden rings? Continue reading…