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      9. RASHI METHOD: NonVerse
      BRIEF EXPLANATION: The common denominator of the 3 submethods of the NonVerse method is that inferences are made from non textual material. The 3 submethods are as follows:
      • Spreadsheet: Rashi makes inferences of a numerical nature that can be summarized in a traditional spreadsheet
      • Geometric: Rashi clarifies a Biblical text using descriptions of geometric diagrams
      • Fill-ins: Rashi supplies either real-world background material or indicates real-world inferences from a verse. The emphasis here is on the real-world, non-textual nature of the material.
      This examples applies to Rashis Ex18-13aa
      URL Reference: (c) http://www.Rashiyomi.com/w33n9.htm
      Brief Summary: The incident of Yithro rebuking Moses for judging by himself occurred on the day following Yom Kippur.

The table below justifies the computation that Yithro rebuked Moses for judging by himself on the day after the day of atonement.

Verse Event Dates Duration from Receipt of Torah
Ex24-18, Dt09-11 1st 40 days on Mount Sinai 6th Sivan - 16th Tamuz 40
Dt09-18,Dt09-25 2nd 40 Days on Mount Sinai 20th Tamuz - 30th Av 80+1,2 days inbetween
Dt10-01,10 3rd 40 days on Mount Sinai Elul 1 - Tishray 10 120 days +3-4 days inbetween
Ex18-13a The next day, Moses Judges nation Tishray 11 125th day

Advanced Rashi: With the above table as background we cite the entire Rashi (leaving out alternative opinions about when Yithro came and left): The verse states that Yithro saw his father-in-law judging the people the next day. However the Torah wasn't received till the 6th of Sivan and there were three ascents of 40 days each on Mount Sinai bringing us to Yom Kippur (24+30+30+30 days with allowances for a one day break between each ascent). Thus the next day means the next day after the day of atonement. At that point Yithro saw Moses judging the entire nation and teaching them the Torah he learned while on Mount Sinai. At that point Yithro approached his father-in-law and suggested delegation of authority, the creation of helpers, who could assist in teaching the law.


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