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OVERVIEW OF HILIGHTS IN THIS ISSUE
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Whats new and hot in this issue?
ITEM WHATS NEW & HOT IN THIS ISSUE
DATABASE Completion of a computerized alignment study*1
STAT DE JOUR A daily stat about Rashi that is not known*2
OVERRIDE RSHI We continue discussing when to override Rashi*3
COMMENTS
*1 I have just completed, using over 60 hours of computing
time, a detailed analysis of alignment. The Rashis from
this alignment will be presented over the next few
months. AND...they are all peaches, beauties and punchy

We start easy, during June and July with the 299 verse
pairs that have 10 or more words in common.

Stay tuned for a year of Midrashic insights

A sophisticated version of this will be presented
at a Jewish studies conference next September in Nebraska.

Here are some nifty examples:
- Do you know the real reason Chazal knew Chur was murdered
- Why do Chazal think Shimon married Dinah after her rape

*2 I have just completed a detailed electronicization of
Rashi. I will be giving daily STAT de JOURs. All
statistics are based on the Version IId of the DAVKA
Rashi CD Rom.

Todays stat de Jour: There are 7702 Rashis in all of
Chumash (Not 7800 as I had previously thought)

*3 Rashi sometimes looks like he is deriving his thoughts
from one aspect of the verse but deeper analysis shows
his thoughts come elsewhere
Rashis covered in this issue
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VERSE RULE BRIEF DESCRIPTION
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Nu07-12a ALIGNMENT Princ-gifts:Ntnl suggests;Ncshn donated
Nu07-18a ALIGNMENT Princ-gifts:Ntnl suggests;Ncshn donated
Nu07-19a ALIGNMENT Princ-gifts:Ntnl suggests;Ncshn donated
Ex32-06a ALIGNMENT Aaron was asked to GET UP;Mourning Chur
Dt14-02a ALIGNMENT Jewish identity:a)Patriarchs b)Merit
Dt14-02b ALIGNMENT Jewish identity:a)Patriarchs b)Merit
Dt15-05a ALIGNMENT Do mitzvth-prevent poverty;observe many
Dt15-05b ALIGNMENT Do mitzvth-prevent poverty;observe many
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VERSE: Ex32-06a
Exw32-06a
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SUCCINCT SUMMARY
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By aligning Ex32-01 and Ex32-23 we see 1 extra
word which is emphasized: Aaron is told to
GET UP and then make a golden calf. This hints
that he was in a state of mourning--in fact
Chur is never mentioned in the Bible again & we
assume he is murdered. Further support is given
by the use of the word BRAWL later on
ITEM DETAIL
RASHI RULE CLASS: ALIGNMENT
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS NUANCE
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #11
SEE BELOW LIST307b
2 verses discussing Aaron & Golden calf
LIST307b
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We align 2 verses discussing Aaron and
the Golden calf.
VERSE PHRASE1 PHRASE2
Ex32-01 GET UP make us a god who will lead us
Ex32-23 make us a god who will lead us
Differs *1 * 2
COMMENTS
*1 The alignment shows an emphasis on the
phrase GET UP. This phrase is used when
mourners get up.

There is supportive evidence that Aaron
was mourning
- The Bible describes the scene as a BRAWL
Ex32-18
- Chur is never mentioned again in the Bible
although he is listed as a leader(Ex24-14)
- Aarons behavior (that he made the idol)
seems to indicate he was acting under
fear

So Rashi is SImple--Chur was murdered in
the Brawl and Aaron was mourning him
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VERSE: Nu07-12a
RASHIS COVERED: Nu07-12a Nu07-18a Nu07-19a
Nu07-12a
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SUCCINCT SUMMARY
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The 12 tribes donated identical gifts to the
Tabernarcle. The donation of the gifts is
recorded 12 times using almost identical
language. An alignment of the chapters shows
(a) Nacshon PERSONALLY donated his gift
(not from tribal funds) (b) There was bickering
on the order; so Moses gave the order by prophecy
(c) Nethanayl was extremely gifted and suggested
that these gifts be given
ITEM DETAIL
RASHI RULE CLASS: ALIGNMENT
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS NUANCE
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #11
SEE BELOW LIST307c
12 chapters discussing Priestly gifts
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RASHI RULE CLASS GRAMMAR
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS FULL-DEFICIENT
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #9
SEE BELOW LIST070d
List of misspelled words with 2 meanings
LIST307c
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We align the 12 chapters discussing the priestly
gifts. (SOURCE: Nu07-12:83)
PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE3 PHRASE4 PHRSE5 #6 PHRASE7 PHRASE8
the offerer on day 1 Nacshon; to tribe of Judah
--- ------- on day 2 Nethanel offered; prince of Yscr
--- ------- on day 4 Elizur prince to people of Ruven
*1 *2 *3 *4 *5 *6 *7 *8
COMMENTS
*1
*5
*7
This is abbreviated for reasons of space. The actual text is
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the offering of HIS OFFERING on day Nachson...
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So there is an emphasis on
- HIS OFFERING
- he is not called PRINCE
- he did it for the TRIBE not FROM the children

Rashi-is-Simple and explains that NACSHON volunteered
his gift from his own funds. The other tribes used
funds from the PEOPLE of their tribe

*2*3*8
We list 3 of the 12 days. On each day a separate
prince offered

*4*6
We see two differences by the Tribe of Yissachar
-- Nethanayl is called the prince OF Yissachar
while other leaders are called prince TO

The word OF denotes intrinsicness

-- It is emphasized that Nethanayl OFFERED

Rashi-is-Simple and suggests that the other
leaders were VOTED leaders while Nethanayl
was BORN for leadership. It therefore seems
reasonable that Nethanayl was a leader of
leaders and suggested that the princes bring
gifts.

Rashi is in fact supported by the verse that
the Tribe of Yissachar was known for its
scholarship but I believe the main argument
is as outlined above*10
LONGER FOOTNOTES

*10 After making these distinctions I found confirmation
for the OF-INTRINSIC distinction in the Torah
Temimah who cites various obscure commentaries.
LIST070d
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The list below gives DEFICIENTLY SPELLED words. An English
example might be TABLE-TABL or TABLE-TBLE
Each word in the list below is deliberately misspelled in the
Bible in order to give the effect of a pun. For example, row 1:
OLY means PERHAPS but when spelled DEFICIENTLY spells TO ME.

So Eliezer (The servant of Abraham) who was sent to get a
wife for his masters son says: MAYBE(OLY) SHE WONT GO WITH
ME but secretly hopes: TO ME(ALY)--that is he hopes that
Abraham will marry his (Eliezers) daughter

We explain the current Rashi Nu07-19a in the footnote. For
a fuller explanation of the other list items visit
http://www.RashiYomi.com/fd-12.htm
VERSE WORD MEANS MISSPELLED WORD MEANS
Nu07-19a HIKRV Offer God COMMANDED order*1
Gn24-39a OLY MABYE TO ME(Wanted for his daughter
Ex03-15a LOLAM Forever CONCEAL my name
Ex23-02c RV Dispute Don't disagree with RABBI
Gn08-21a MnuRaV Youth Mischief From WINING TIME(Infancy)
Gn16-05b BNyIch Between Between me & feminine you (Sarah)
Gn01-14b MOROTH Stars CURSES created on Wednesday
Dt02-33a BNV Children His HEIR
Gn06-02b TOVOTH Good GOOD LOOKING
Nu22-05f MMLI Opposite OPPOSING ME
Gn18-01c YOSHAV Sit Sit up and down(in respect)
Gn19-01c YOSHAV Sit Sat in nation;Sit on "bench"
Gn23-10a YSHV Sit Sat in nation;Sat on "bench"
COMMENTS
*1 The verse says HE OFFERED HIS OFFERING but the
verse puns COMMANDED.

Rashi suggests that the tribes disputed on who
would offer first second etc. So Moses sought
Divine orders and was COMMANDED on the order
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VERSE: Dt14-02a
RASHIS COVERED: Dt14-02a
Dt14-02a
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SUCCINCT SUMMARY
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Dt14-02 and Dt07-06 both mention that the Jews
a) are a holy nation b) God chose them to do his
work. In one verse the two phrases are in opposition:
(1)YOU ARE A HOLY NATION: (i.e.)GOD CHOSE YOU
But in the 2nd verse the two phrases are connected
(2)YOU ARE A HOLY NATION and GOD CHOSE YOU. This
contrast (Opposition vs Conjunction) leads Rashi to
see 2 reasons for holiness: (1)Because we do Gods
work and (2) Both because of our doing Gods work
and the merit of the Patriarchs.
ITEM DETAIL
RASHI RULE CLASS: ALIGNMENT
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS NUANCE
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #11
SEE BELOW LIST307d
2 verses discussing Jewish Choseness
LIST307d
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We align 2 verses discussing Jewish choseness
VERSE PHRASE1 #2 PHRASE3
Dt07-06 You are a holy nation : God chose you
Dt14-02 You are a holy nation and God chose you
Differs *1 *2 *3
COMMENTS
*1 *3 These phrases are the same

*2 So in one verse the HOLINESS and CHOSENESS
are COMBINED (and) while in the other verse
they are EQUATED IN OPPOSITION(HOLY: ie CHOSEN)

Rashi therefore infers there are 2 (not 1)
reason for the HOLINESS
- We were CHOSEN to do Gods will
- Some other reason--presumably the oath to
the patriarchs
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VERSE: Dt15-05a
RASHIS COVERED: Dt15-05a Dt15-05b
Dt15-05a
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SUCCINCT SUMMARY
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We align Dt15-05 and Dt28-01 both of which
speak about the Jews being blessed with
being the top nation if they do Gods will
The alignment shows two subtle differences
(a) If the Jews AT LEAST do the ONE commandment
in the chapter (waiving loans every 7 years)
then God will eliminate poverty;but (b) if the
Jews do the MANY other commandments then they
will be rewarded with being the TOP nation
ITEM DETAIL
RASHI RULE CLASS: ALIGNMENT
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS NUANCE
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE #11
SEE BELOW LIST307e
2 verses discussing Rewards for observance
LIST307e
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We align Dt15-05:06 with Dt28-01. In the interests of space
we have omitted some extra phrases. We have translated RAK as
meaning not ONLY but rather meaning AT LEAST. We have explored
the meaning of RAK in several verses and find this the best
translation (see http://www.RashiYomi.com/gn20-11a.htm)
VERSE PHRASE1 PHRASE2 PHRASE3
Dt15-05 There will be no poor IF YOU AT LEAST do this Commandment
Dt28-01 --------------------- --------------- -------------------
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Dt15-06 You-ll reign over nations IF you at least do THIS commandment
Dt28-01 You-ll be top nation IF do THESE commandments
Differs *1 *3 *1 *2
COMMENTS
*1 So if you just do THIS commandment (The chapter speaks
about waiving loans every 7 years) then God will prevent
poverty (But (see next note) if you do many (THESE)commandments
you will also be made the TOP nation)

*2 And then (once you are rewarded with no poverty and decide
to) do many commandments(commandmentS vs commandment) and
you will be rewarded with being the TOP nation

*3 One verse says REIGN OVER NATIONS while the other verse says
be TOP nation. So one verse simply gives a good example
of the general idea of being TOP nation.
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