Tag: Rashi

This text is a quiz containing questions about Jewish topics such as Rashi's birthplace, the symbol of the tribe of Benjamin, the origins of the Israeli national anthem "Hatikvah," the first president of Israel, the first city conquered by the Jewish people in the Land of Israel, and the blessing for eating fish.
The text discusses the deep symbolism of lighting the menorah and its parallels to parenting and teaching.
The Parashah Bemidbar discusses the discomfort in counting people, as traditionally seen as dangerous, highlighted by a plague in King David's reign following a census.
The Parashah of Shabbat Chol Hamoed discusses the reconciliation between the Israelites and God following the golden calf incident, likened to a marital rift that leads to increased intimacy.
Rabbi Judah the Prince proposed the acronym Dtzakh Adash Bachav to summarize the ten plagues in the Haggadah, prompting diverse interpretations through the ages.
The text discusses the upcoming solar eclipse in North America, prompting a reflection on Jewish teachings regarding eclipses.
Rashi's commentary on Parashat Beshallach focuses on the significance of Shabbat observance, highlighting the dual nature of "zachor" (remember) and "shamor" (keep) in the commandments related to Shabbat.
In the Torah portion Vayigash, Joseph warns his brothers not to become agitated on their journey home.
The Etgar Quiz no. 253 poses questions on various Jewish topics.
In this article, the author discusses the relevance of the weekly Torah portion to current events.
The text explores the significance of Isaac's birth in Jewish tradition, highlighting the themes of surprise, joy, and renewal.
The Parashah of Ki Tetzei raises concerns about the treatment of women, illustrating problematic scenarios such as the marriage of a captive woman, laws regarding polygamy and divorce, cases of rape and dysfunctional marriages.
This article discusses the relationship between halacha (Jewish law), science, and the identification of kosher birds.
This article explores the controversy surrounding Rashi's statements about the natural world.
In this discussion, the author explores the difference between the revered status of Rambam (Maimonides) and the beloved status of Rashi (Shlomo Yitzchaki) among Jewish scholars.
This essay explores the Jewish view of abortion through an analysis of the case of the pregnant Sotah in the Talmud.
The author reflects on the story of the Jews who chose not to leave Egypt during the exodus and draws parallels to contemporary issues.
When Justice Stephen Breyer was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1994, a celebration was held by the International Association of Jewish Lawyers and Jurists, honoring the first time two Jews sat on the Court since 1932.
In this article, the author emphasizes the importance of recognizing and admitting what we don't know.
In this article, the author explores the different interpretations of the verse in Genesis 2:18, "It is not good for man to be alone."
This text appears to be an advertisement for a talk by Rabbi Steven Dansky, who focuses on the interplay between traditional rabbinic ideas and psychological theories.
Tzvi Novick explores the piyyut (liturgical poem) "Yatziv Pitgam" written by Rabbenu Tam in the 12th century.
In "Take Your Son...", Aaron Koller discusses the story of the Binding of Isaac in Genesis 22.
Rashi's commentary on Masekhet Eruvin in the Talmud contains numerous diagrams, representing about half of the total diagrams found in his commentary.
The text discusses the concept of renewal in the Jewish New Year.