How did Rashi write his commentary--and how can you unlock its meaning? By Yochanon Joseph, author of "Directions in Rashi" (Feldheim, 2018) Music by David Joseph, Menagen Music (facebook.com/menagenbmore/)
Pecularities in the inaugural korbanos
What did the Jewish nation see at Yam Suf?
A technical answer that leads us directly to a philosophical insight.
A Jew who was sold as a servant to a non-Jew
Rashi and the Vilna Gaon
The purpose and function of tzaraas on a house
A fundamental disagreement between Rashi and Ramban
Rashi tells us where to find information relevant to Scripture.
Rashi raises a question on his own interpretation.
What is being referred to by the name Bigdei Serad?
Betzalel is mentioned specifically as the one who built the Aron Hakodesh.
Comparing and contrasting two Rashi comments
Rashi's reasons and the Torah's reasons
Rashi sticks to his principles, even during Mishkan Season.
Understanding a long, complex Rashi comment
The spiritual purpose of manna and (some) matzos
The unique accomplishment of Moshe and Aharon
Determining the identity and age of Moshe's parents
A cryptic exchange between Yaakov and Yosef
A systematic survey of the word "Toldos"
Yaakov leaves Be'er Sheva
Yishmael's complex character
Lot greets his guests and bakes matzoh for them
What did Avraham gain and lose by leaving his family?
When and why did Noach enter the teivah?
טעמי המקרא ופרשיות פתוחות וסתומות
Different categories of communal mitzvos
A further discussion of Maaser Sheni and Maaser Ani
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