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The JPS Rashi Discussion Torah Commentary
Rashi, the medieval French rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki (1040–1105), authored monumental commentaries on the Hebrew Bible and the Babylonian Talmud. With The JPS Rashi Discussion Torah Commentary , his commentary on the Torah—regarded as the most authoritative of all Torah commentaries—is finally accessible to the entire Jewish community.
Steven and Sarah Levy quote from the biblical text in both Hebrew and English, highlight Rashi’s comments relating to the parashah , and delve into his perceptive moral messages in the context of twenty-first-century dilemmas. Each portion features three essays with analysis and discussion questions that draw on universal human experiences, enabling families and Shabbat study groups to deepen their understanding of Rashi and the portion over the three Sabbath meals.
Readers with little or no knowledge of Hebrew, the Torah, or Jewish practice will feel comfortable diving into this discussion commentary. All Hebrew terms are defined, quoted verses contextualized, and less familiar Jewish concepts explained.
Steven and Sarah Levy quote from the biblical text in both Hebrew and English, highlight Rashi’s comments relating to the parashah , and delve into his perceptive moral messages in the context of twenty-first-century dilemmas. Each portion features three essays with analysis and discussion questions that draw on universal human experiences, enabling families and Shabbat study groups to deepen their understanding of Rashi and the portion over the three Sabbath meals.
Readers with little or no knowledge of Hebrew, the Torah, or Jewish practice will feel comfortable diving into this discussion commentary. All Hebrew terms are defined, quoted verses contextualized, and less familiar Jewish concepts explained.
216 pages, Paperback
Published January 1, 2018
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January 20, 2020
I give it 4 because I think the title was sort of misleading. Overall a good read though.
June 17, 2018
The project began in 2013, when attorney Steven Levy was inspired to study Rashi’s Torah commentary after his rabbi requested congregants to set a “meaningful goal for the new year.” Steven started to record his thoughts about the different ways Rashi approached the Torah text so he wouldn’t forget what he read. That led him to ask his wife, Sarah Levy, who is a psychologist, whether she would write a book with him – one that would feature essays about Rashi’s commentary and offer questions to encourage discussion of the Torah text. Their work together led to the publication of “The JPS Rashi Discussion Torah Commentary” (Jewish Publication Society).
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