Why did the Rambam live in Egypt when he himself Paskens that one may not return to live in Egypt because of the Posuk that says 'you shall not return'?
Why did the Rambam live in Egypt if he himself Bans it according to Halacha? [closed]
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I once heard that the Issur is only to return to Mitzrayim using the exact same route (in reverse - including through the Yam Suf) that the Yidden took when leaving.
how are we supposed to return through the Yum Suf, by scuba? - Shmuel YaacovsonNov 13 '12 at 00:25
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@shmuelyaacovson especially because the verse says veheshivcha hashem mitzrayim baoniyos - Parent99Dec 05 '12 at 20:38
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@Parent99 and @shmuelyaacovson - no votes on my answer only comments? - SJRDec 05 '12 at 21:02
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SJR, a boat wouldnt get you the same route, it would be much too high, the Yidden crossed at ground level because the water had split! But take a vote anyway ;) - Shmuel YaacovsonDec 09 '12 at 17:13
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After doing more research I found this article, a fascinating read. It says that allegedly the Rambam used to sign off by writing 'the one who is Oiver on the Issur of Yishuv Mitzrayim'. This thory is refuted though.
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