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Tag: Rashi Commentary

0 Ethics Jewish Law

Hatred of the Jewish People

Emes Ve-Emunah · 3 May

A recent incident in Jerusalem, where a religious Jewish man assaulted a French nun, highlights the troubling phenomenon of some Jews harboring hatred towards non-Jews.

0 Torah History

Gaza Wars Lessons, The Passuk Focus & Parsha Concept

Jewish History Uncensored · 13 Feb 2025

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores lessons from the Gaza War and delves into the intricacies of interpreting verses (pesukim) and sections (parshiot) of the Tanach.

0 Language Jewish Law

What’s the Truth about . . . Rashi Script?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 9 Mar 2024

Rashi script, a cursive script used by early printers to distinguish Rashi's commentary from the Biblical text, has no connection to Rabbi Shlomo Yitzchaki himself, who likely couldn't read it.

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What’s the Truth about. . .Naming the First Son from Yibbum?

Rabbi Ari Z. Zivotofsky in Jewish Action · 18 Aug 2021

The misconception that the first son of a levirate marriage (yibbum) must be named after the deceased husband/brother is not correct.

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Stay One More Day

Daniel Goldberg in Lehrhaus · 9 Oct 2020

Shemini Atzeret is a holiday that follows Sukkot, but its specific nature is not clearly defined in the Torah.

0 Torah Jewish Law

The First Debate Over Religious Martyrdom

James A. Diamond in Jewish Review of Books · 12 Jun 2013

The discussion delves into the biblical narrative of Nadav and Avihu, Aaron's sons who were consumed by divine fire for offering unauthorized sacrifices in the Tabernacle, sparking various interpretations on the value of martyrdom.