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Book Synopsis
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.

Trade Review
"The Levys use Rashi's brilliance to generate lively discussions about our own lives. Selections of his insightful and often surprising ideas, translated into terse, clear and straightforward English, illuminate and explain interesting points and ask revealing questions about phrases and words in the Torah portion."—Chana Shapiro, Atlanta Jewish Times
"This is a book for anyone who wants to get a better understanding of the Torah and its relevance to our lives and times."—Reviews by Amos Lassen
"The JPS Rashi Discussion Torah Commentary is an excellent way for those unfamiliar with Rashi to begin studying his commentary. . . . The essays and questions offer discussion material for a variety of ages—from children to adults. The book is a good resource for use in adult study sessions or Hebrew school classes."—Rabbi Rachel Esserman, Reporter Group
“Steven and Sarah Levy have written an engaging invitation to think about Rashi’s commentary to the Torah and its implications for today. It should prove helpful to families and educators, enhancing their learning and Shabbat experiences.”—Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, emeritus chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the British Commonwealth

“I have not seen anything like it. Its systematic focus on Rashi, with good stories and questions, helps us to understand and apply Rashi’s teachings to our modern lives.”—Rabbi Gerald Friedman, emeritus rabbi of Temple Beth Sholom of Pascack Valley, New Jersey

“A great way to learn Rashi together as a family.”—Rabbi Neal Gold, Association of Reform Zionists of America

“Fun, deep, and engaging, this wonderful guidebook is guaranteed to get everyone talking about the Torah portion.”—Ruchama King Feuerman, author of In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist

Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction

Genesis
Bere’shit
Contesting the Inheritance
Rest: An Affirmative Creation
What the First Man Could Have Learned from the Thirty-Third U.S. President

Noaḥ
Nature versus Nurture
The Power of Persuasion
United Nations

Lekh Lekha
The Immigrant Experience
Ladies First
Consider It Done

Va-yera’
Healing without a Medical License
Learning by Doing
Your Money or Your Life

Ḥayyei Sarah
A Full Glass
Woman of Valor
Leash Your Dog

Toledot
Rags to Riches
It’s Not My Fault
Death and Taxes

Va-yetse’
Making a Difference
No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service
An Attitude of Gratitude

Va-yishlaḥ
Conflict Resolution
Sweat Equity
Who Is Wealthy?

Va-yeshev
WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get)
Favoritism
An Observant Jew

Mikkets
Who Is Powerful?
BFF (Best Friends Forever)
The Choice Is Yours

Va-yiggash
When Honesty Is Not the Best Policy
Grandparents
Jewish Continuity

Va-yeḥi
A Final Request
The Evil Eye
Blessing Children

Exodus
Shemot
Name-Calling
Growing Up
Courage of Conviction

Va-’era’
Family Matters
Showing Gratitude
Peaceful Coexistence

Bo’
Know Your Audience
Private Display of Protection
Holy Days

Be-shallaḥ
The Heart That Sings
A Voice of Their Own
Honor the Student

Yitro
First Person
National Unity
Be Prepared

Mishpatim
Criminal Treatment
Charity Begins at Home
Robin Hood

Terumah
Collective Responsibility
I Don’t Know
Visual Aids

Tetsavveh
Good to the First Drop
Always on My Mind
From My Perspective

Ki Tissa’
Age of Majority
Paradigm Shift
Accentuate the Positive

Va-yak’hel
TGIF
Pedigree
Name Recognition

Pekudei
Public Accounting
Check Out Your Assumptions
Just Do It (Right)

Leviticus
Va-yikra’
Terms of Endearment
Time to Reflect
Leadership

Tsav
Change of Clothes
Environmental Impact
Reframing Language

Shemini
Drinking Responsibly
Humility
Creatures as Teachers

Tazria‘
Revealing Wrongdoing
20/20
Sticks and Stones

Metsora‘
Twitter
Die Goldene Medina
Flipper

’Aḥarei Mot
Family Business
Blood Libel
Law and Order

Kedoshim
Do Something!
Making Excuses
Everyone’s Business

’Emor
Nobel Nobleman
It’s the Thought That Counts
Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow

Be-har
Universal Care
Early Intervention
Employee Relations

Be-ḥukkotai
Worth the Effort
The Blessing of Peace
Strength in Numbers

Numbers
Be-midbar
Love Languages
In Loco Parentis
Good Neighbors

Naso’
Musical Accompaniment
Keeping What You Have
Holy Matrimony

Be-ha‘alotekha
Catching Flies
Retirement
Returning Lost Objects

Shelaḥ-Lekha
The Blessing of a Skinned Knee
A Separate Piece
Strings Attached

Koraḥ
Bad Neighbors
Cooling-Off Period
Pursuing Peace

Ḥukkat
Outsider-Insider Relations
Strong Suit
Forgive and Forget

Balak
Common Enemies
Free to Choose
Rise and Shine

Pinḥas
Order
Leading by Example
Going the Extra Mile

Mattot
The Sound of Silence
Anger Costs
Children First

Mase‘ei
A Matter of Perspective
Name That Town
Urban Planning

Deuteronomy
Devarim
Veiled Criticism
George Washington Slept Here
Mirror Image

Va-etḥannan
It’s All a Gift
The Challenges of Leadership
Modesty

‘Ekev
Don’t Tread on Me
Follow-Through
Mameloshen

Re’eh
Personal Best
According to His Needs
Spring Break

Shofetim
Honorable Discharge
Protecting the Environment
Kindness to Strangers

Ki Tetse’
Lending a Hand
Acknowledging the Good
Newlyweds

Ki Tavo’
Keeping It Fresh
Counting Your Blessings
Taking Ownership

Nitsavim/Va-yelekh
Empathy
Not in Heaven
Choose Life

Ha’azinu
Jewish Exceptionalism
Loyalty
Consolation Prizes

Ve-zo’t ha-berakhah
The Last Lecture
Forever Young
Shalom in the Home

Subject Index
Index of Sources

The JPS Rashi Discussion Torah Commentary

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      Publisher: Jewish Publication Society
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/01/2018
      ISBN13: 9780827612693, 978-0827612693
      ISBN10: 0827612699

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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.

      Trade Review
      "The Levys use Rashi's brilliance to generate lively discussions about our own lives. Selections of his insightful and often surprising ideas, translated into terse, clear and straightforward English, illuminate and explain interesting points and ask revealing questions about phrases and words in the Torah portion."—Chana Shapiro, Atlanta Jewish Times
      "This is a book for anyone who wants to get a better understanding of the Torah and its relevance to our lives and times."—Reviews by Amos Lassen
      "The JPS Rashi Discussion Torah Commentary is an excellent way for those unfamiliar with Rashi to begin studying his commentary. . . . The essays and questions offer discussion material for a variety of ages—from children to adults. The book is a good resource for use in adult study sessions or Hebrew school classes."—Rabbi Rachel Esserman, Reporter Group
      “Steven and Sarah Levy have written an engaging invitation to think about Rashi’s commentary to the Torah and its implications for today. It should prove helpful to families and educators, enhancing their learning and Shabbat experiences.”—Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, emeritus chief rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the British Commonwealth

      “I have not seen anything like it. Its systematic focus on Rashi, with good stories and questions, helps us to understand and apply Rashi’s teachings to our modern lives.”—Rabbi Gerald Friedman, emeritus rabbi of Temple Beth Sholom of Pascack Valley, New Jersey

      “A great way to learn Rashi together as a family.”—Rabbi Neal Gold, Association of Reform Zionists of America

      “Fun, deep, and engaging, this wonderful guidebook is guaranteed to get everyone talking about the Torah portion.”—Ruchama King Feuerman, author of In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist

      Table of Contents
      Preface
      Introduction

      Genesis
      Bere’shit
      Contesting the Inheritance
      Rest: An Affirmative Creation
      What the First Man Could Have Learned from the Thirty-Third U.S. President

      Noaḥ
      Nature versus Nurture
      The Power of Persuasion
      United Nations

      Lekh Lekha
      The Immigrant Experience
      Ladies First
      Consider It Done

      Va-yera’
      Healing without a Medical License
      Learning by Doing
      Your Money or Your Life

      Ḥayyei Sarah
      A Full Glass
      Woman of Valor
      Leash Your Dog

      Toledot
      Rags to Riches
      It’s Not My Fault
      Death and Taxes

      Va-yetse’
      Making a Difference
      No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service
      An Attitude of Gratitude

      Va-yishlaḥ
      Conflict Resolution
      Sweat Equity
      Who Is Wealthy?

      Va-yeshev
      WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get)
      Favoritism
      An Observant Jew

      Mikkets
      Who Is Powerful?
      BFF (Best Friends Forever)
      The Choice Is Yours

      Va-yiggash
      When Honesty Is Not the Best Policy
      Grandparents
      Jewish Continuity

      Va-yeḥi
      A Final Request
      The Evil Eye
      Blessing Children

      Exodus
      Shemot
      Name-Calling
      Growing Up
      Courage of Conviction

      Va-’era’
      Family Matters
      Showing Gratitude
      Peaceful Coexistence

      Bo’
      Know Your Audience
      Private Display of Protection
      Holy Days

      Be-shallaḥ
      The Heart That Sings
      A Voice of Their Own
      Honor the Student

      Yitro
      First Person
      National Unity
      Be Prepared

      Mishpatim
      Criminal Treatment
      Charity Begins at Home
      Robin Hood

      Terumah
      Collective Responsibility
      I Don’t Know
      Visual Aids

      Tetsavveh
      Good to the First Drop
      Always on My Mind
      From My Perspective

      Ki Tissa’
      Age of Majority
      Paradigm Shift
      Accentuate the Positive

      Va-yak’hel
      TGIF
      Pedigree
      Name Recognition

      Pekudei
      Public Accounting
      Check Out Your Assumptions
      Just Do It (Right)

      Leviticus
      Va-yikra’
      Terms of Endearment
      Time to Reflect
      Leadership

      Tsav
      Change of Clothes
      Environmental Impact
      Reframing Language

      Shemini
      Drinking Responsibly
      Humility
      Creatures as Teachers

      Tazria‘
      Revealing Wrongdoing
      20/20
      Sticks and Stones

      Metsora‘
      Twitter
      Die Goldene Medina
      Flipper

      ’Aḥarei Mot
      Family Business
      Blood Libel
      Law and Order

      Kedoshim
      Do Something!
      Making Excuses
      Everyone’s Business

      ’Emor
      Nobel Nobleman
      It’s the Thought That Counts
      Parting Is Such Sweet Sorrow

      Be-har
      Universal Care
      Early Intervention
      Employee Relations

      Be-ḥukkotai
      Worth the Effort
      The Blessing of Peace
      Strength in Numbers

      Numbers
      Be-midbar
      Love Languages
      In Loco Parentis
      Good Neighbors

      Naso’
      Musical Accompaniment
      Keeping What You Have
      Holy Matrimony

      Be-ha‘alotekha
      Catching Flies
      Retirement
      Returning Lost Objects

      Shelaḥ-Lekha
      The Blessing of a Skinned Knee
      A Separate Piece
      Strings Attached

      Koraḥ
      Bad Neighbors
      Cooling-Off Period
      Pursuing Peace

      Ḥukkat
      Outsider-Insider Relations
      Strong Suit
      Forgive and Forget

      Balak
      Common Enemies
      Free to Choose
      Rise and Shine

      Pinḥas
      Order
      Leading by Example
      Going the Extra Mile

      Mattot
      The Sound of Silence
      Anger Costs
      Children First

      Mase‘ei
      A Matter of Perspective
      Name That Town
      Urban Planning

      Deuteronomy
      Devarim
      Veiled Criticism
      George Washington Slept Here
      Mirror Image

      Va-etḥannan
      It’s All a Gift
      The Challenges of Leadership
      Modesty

      ‘Ekev
      Don’t Tread on Me
      Follow-Through
      Mameloshen

      Re’eh
      Personal Best
      According to His Needs
      Spring Break

      Shofetim
      Honorable Discharge
      Protecting the Environment
      Kindness to Strangers

      Ki Tetse’
      Lending a Hand
      Acknowledging the Good
      Newlyweds

      Ki Tavo’
      Keeping It Fresh
      Counting Your Blessings
      Taking Ownership

      Nitsavim/Va-yelekh
      Empathy
      Not in Heaven
      Choose Life

      Ha’azinu
      Jewish Exceptionalism
      Loyalty
      Consolation Prizes

      Ve-zo’t ha-berakhah
      The Last Lecture
      Forever Young
      Shalom in the Home

      Subject Index
      Index of Sources

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