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Now displaying: September, 2016
Sep 29, 2016

Moses is addressing the people for the last time. And as he calls out the different who are there before him, he makes special mention of two workers: the wood-chopper and the water-drawer. This is odd. What is so special about these two people? Well, Rashi has one answer. But we have another.

Sep 22, 2016

What was the first language? And if there was one, where did all the other languages come from? As our commentators explore these questions, they reflect on the implications language and translation have for sacred scripture.

Sep 16, 2016

As we look into the case of The Hanging Man, we take a tour through the depths of one comment of Rashi's, and witness his brilliance on full display.

Sep 8, 2016

A strange verse in Parshat Shoftim has all the commentators speculating on the nature of trees. But it is 20th-century philosopher Martin Buber, not directly commenting on the verse, who may have the best interpretation.

Sep 1, 2016

The case of The Tempter in Deuteronomy speaks of the dangers of being lured into idolatry by your loved ones - friends and family members. We are warned against giving in to their influence. But the commentaries of Rashi and the Rashbam point to other tempting forces in our lives - ones which may be harder to resist.

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