Rashi-Is-Simple Mailing List VISIT the RASHI DATABASE archives AT http://www.RashiYomi.com/ Surfing the Talmudic Seas (C) RashiYomi Incorporated, 2004 Written by Dr Russell Jay Hendel Volume 21 Number 19 For the WORD QUALITY HTML VERSION click here ----------------------------------- http://www.Rashiyomi.com/h21n19.htm ----------------------------------- Produced April 29-th, 2004 WARNING: USE FIXED WIDTH FONTS (eg COURIER (NEW) 10) |
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Whats new and hot in this issue? | ||
ITEM | WHATS NEW & HOT IN THIS ISSUE | |
LIGHTNING | THE LIGHTNING SUMMARIES*1 | |
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*1 The most frequent complaint I get is I DONT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO READ YOUR VERY INTERESTING RASHI MATERIAL. Hence, we introduced THE LIGHTNING SUMMARIES. For each list in this issue we summarize in ONE LINE the punchline of Rashi. IF ALL YOU HAVE TIME FOR, IS READING 8-10 LINES THIS IS THE PLACE TO GO! |
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Lighting summary of Rashis with emphasis on Rashi rules*10 | |||
# | LIST | BRIEF SUMMARY OF RASHI EMPHASIZING USE OF RASHI RULES | |
27 | 605u | God cites to Moses AFTER DEATH... Emphasize laws prevent death | |
27 | 605v | On Yom Kippur High Priest wore ordinary priest clothes | |
25 | 450m | STEAL deposit; DENY receiving it;COVER UP LIES; SWEAR IT | |
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*10 The explanation of the list should be clear - The first column gives the NUMBER of the RASHI RULE used All Rashi rules may be found with examples at http://wwww.Rashiyomi.com/workbook.htm - The second column gives the LIST ID (eg LIST210z) which contains many examples of a particular Rashi technique and includes the example presented in the third column - The third column gives a lightning summary of the Rashi with particular emphasis on the Rashi rule used. Thus if all you see in the 3rd column is ------------------------------------ Aaron BLESSED=THE PRIESTLY BLESSING ------------------------------------ This means that -- the verse states that Aaron BLESSED -- but an OTHER VERSE indicates which BLESSING Aaron gave (He gave the Priestly Blessing) If the reader is now curious (s)he can review LIST210z which shows many other examples of the OTHER VERSE method. |
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VERSE | RULE | BRIEF DESCRIPTION | |
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Lv16-01a | Database | God cites to Moses AFTER THEIR DEATH | |
Lv16-02a | Database | God cites to Moses AFTER THEIR DEATH | |
Lv16-04a | Database | PRIESTS: 4-Clothes vs 8-clothes | |
Lv16-24c | Database | PRIESTS: 4-Clothes vs 8-clothes | |
Lv19-11b | CLIMAX | Steal deposit;DENY it;COVER UP;SWEAR | |
Lv19-11c | CLIMAX | Steal deposit;DENY it;COVER UP;SWEAR | |
Lv19-11d | CLIMAX | Steal deposit;DENY it;COVER UP;SWEAR | |
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VERSE: Lv16-04a
RASHIS COVERED: Lv16-04a Lv16-24c
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SUCCINCT SUMMARY ---------------- Rashi frequently comments by making broad database queries and noting patterns. EXAMPLE-Lv16-04 ------------------------- We make a query of the clothing worn by Priests We find that - Priests sometimes wore 4 apparel: PANTS, SHIRT, BELT, TURBAN - Priests (High Priest) sometimes wore 8 apparel: PANTS,SHIRT,BELT,TURBAN, COAT,VEST,BREASTPLATE,TIARA Mostly 4-apparel was worn by the ORDINARY priests. However when a ceremony emphasized humility the High priest would wear the 4 apparel also. | ||
ITEM | DETAIL | |
RASHI RULE CLASS: | DATABASES | |
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS | DATABASES | |
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE | #27 | |
SEE BELOW | LIST605v | |
Query of | Number apparel worn by Priest |
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Query of Number apparel worn by Priest | ||||
VERSE | # GARMENT | WHO WORE THEM | ON WHICH OCCASION | |
Ex28-40:43 | 4 Apparel | Ordinary Priests | Apparel production | |
Lv08-13 | 4 Apparel | Ordinary Priests | Priest Consecration | |
Lv16-04:08 | 4 Apparel | High Priest | Yom Kippur Sin sac*2 | |
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Ex28-01:39 | 8 Apparel | High Priest*1 | Apparel Production | |
Lv08-07:09 | 8 Apparel | High Priest | Priest Consecration | |
Lv16-24 | 8 Apparel | High Priest | Yom Kippur UP Sac | |
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*1 The 8 apparel of the High priest are - Pants - Shirt - Vest - BreastPlaste - Suit Jacket - Belt - Turban - Tiara The 4 apparel of the Ordinary Priest are - Pants - Shirt - Belt - Turban *2 Rashi deals with the anomaly that the Yom Kippur Sin offering is - offered by the High priest - who however wears the 4 clothes of the ordinary priest Rashi explains the Yom Kippur sin offering atones on improper relations/entries to the Temple---Hence the High priest should wear ORDINARY clothes to emphasize that he is ORDINARY with no special privileges*10 | ||||
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*10 Rashis literal language is as follows ---------------------------------------- Aaron sinned with the GOLDEN calf Hence it would be improper for him to wear the 8 garments (which contain GOLD) when seeking atonement on commandments of holiness ---------------------------------------- We however think the proper approach when reading a Rashi such as the above is to -- seek broad deep meaning, rather than -- seek superficial coincidences In this case the underlying deep meaning is that -- the sin offering atones on sins against holiness/improper entry and hence the atonement procedure should emphasize humility (ORDINARY PRIEST CLOTHES) vs HIGH PRIEST CLOTHES -- the superficial coincidence is that Aaron created a Gold calf which corresponded to a sin of improper approach to God...hence it would be improper for him to wear the Gold garments when atoning for improper entry. In summary: we believe that the coincidence that Rashi cites should be seen as reflecting a deeper more comprehensive theme (that is: emphasize humility when atoning on sins of arrogance--hence the ORDINARY PRIEST CLOTHES vs the HIGH PRIESTS clothes). |
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VERSE: Lv16-01a
RASHIS COVERED: Lv16-01a Lv16-02a
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SUCCINCT SUMMARY ---------------- Rashi frequently comments by making broad database queries and noting patterns. EXAMPLE-Lv16-01 ------------------------- We make a query of the Biblical description of HOW GOD SPEAKS TO MOSES/AARON to give instructions The results of the query are as follows. -Almost always we use the verse template -GOD SPOKE/CITED TO MOSES/AARON However in Lv16-01 we have the UNUSUAL FORM -GOD CITED TO MOSES AFTER THE DEATH OF AARONS SONS The extra phrase AFTER THE DEATH OF HIS SONS is perceived as a contrast: The contrast points out that the DEATH OF HIS SONS was caused by improper Temple entry which in fact is the subject of Lv16. | ||
ITEM | DETAIL | |
RASHI RULE CLASS: | DATABASES | |
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS | DATABASES | |
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE | #27 | |
SEE BELOW | LIST605u | |
Query of | How God speaks to Moses/Aaron |
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Query of How God speaks to Moses/Aaron | ||||
VERSE | Text of verse | To whom spoken | When spoken | |
Lv10-08 | God cites | to Aaron | ||
Lv11-01 | God cites | to Moses and Aaron | ||
Lv12-01 | God cites | to Moses | ||
Gn08-15 | God cites | to Noach | ||
Lv16-01 | God cites | to Moses | after the death | |
Differs | *1 | *2 | *3 | |
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*1 The same phrase is used (Sometimes CITED vs SPOKE is used) *2 Same phrase is used independent of to whom God spoke *3 Only in Lv16-01 do we have an emphasis ON WHEN the speaking took place--this emphasizes that improper Temple entry, the topic of Lv16, was the CAUSE of the death of Aarons sons (as indicated explicitly in Lv10-01) |
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VERSE: Lv19-11b
RASHIS COVERED: Lv19-11b Lv19-11c Lv19-11d
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SUCCINCT SUMMARY ---------------- One of Rashis 5 main goals is to indicate paragraph structure. One method of demonstrating paragraph structure is to use the DETAIL-THEME style. Another method is to CLIMATICALLY build up a theme. In such a case the climax illustrates HOW sin happens..what events could bring a person to do such a sin. EXAMPLE ------- Lv19-11 describes the sequence of events that could lead to a person descecrating Gods name with a false oath. The climactically evolving sequence is as follows - first you STEAL A DEPOSIT that was entrusted to you - Then you LIE about receiving it - Then you create COVER UPS - Finally you affirm the cover ups with an OATH | ||
ITEM | DETAIL | |
RASHI RULE CLASS: | RABBI ISHMAEL STYLE | |
RASHI SUBRULE CLASS | CLIMAX | |
RASHI WORKBOOK PRINCIPLE | #25 | |
SEE BELOW | LIST450m | |
List of | Oath related sins(Steal,deny,lie,swear) |
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List of Oath related sins(Steal,deny,lie,swear) | |||
ITEM | TEXT OF Lv19-11:12 | Supporting Verse | |
Steal | Dont steal*1 | ' | |
Deny | Dont deny | Lv05-21 Deny receiving a deposit | |
Lie | Dont lie | Lv05-22 Swear on what you lied | |
Oath | Dont swear | Lv05-21 Descecrate Gods name | |
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*1 In context the reference is to theft by denying receiving a deposit. |
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