MiShMeReTH means PROFESSIONALISM:#6 of 6 ########################################################### # 10 YEAR Ayelet DAILY-RASHI-YOMI CYCLE # # Nov 12, 2000 # # Rashis 397-397 Of 7800 (5.1%) # # # # Reprinted with permission from Rashi-is-Simple, # # (c) 1999-Present, Dr. Hendel # # http://www.RashiYomi.Com/ # # # #Permission to reprint with this header but not for profit# # # # VISIT THE RASHI YOMI ARCHIVES # # # # If you want to catch up on any Rashi Yomi postings # # Visit http://www.RashiYomi.Com/calendar.htm # # # # TO BUSY? Then just browse the BEIGE postings # # which are the SUMMARIES # # # # WARNING: READ with COURIER 10 (Fixed width) FONTS # # # ########################################################### -GRAND SUMMARY- OVERVIEW: In this unit we review the meaning of the Hebrew word >MiShMeReTh< We suggest that the fundamental meaning is >PROFESSIONALISM<. This >PROFESSIONALISM< manifests itself either -----in PROFESSIONAL standards---safeguards --or-in PROFESSIONAL training----learning Thus we have two nuances NUANCE A: PROFESSIONALISM emphasizes LEARNING the TRADES PROCEDURES ---------------------------------------------------------------- There are many Rashis where the Hebrew root >sh-m-r is interpreted as >Learning This looks at the task of the Jew as >an appointed position/an office >something that requires vocational training (LEARNING) NUANCE B:Professional codes create SAFEGUARDS to prevent accidents ---------------------------------------------------------------- A key difference between a professional job vs a layman job is that the professional person gives >a smoother job >knows the ins and outs >knows how to avoid accidents This corresponds to the nuance of CREATING SAFEGUARDS (Note how many of the Rashis below have the double language >And you shall make APPOINTMENTS for JOBS< >And you shall SHMR my MISHMERET< (This double language emphasizes something extra like fences and safeguards to prevent accidents)) REFERENCES: ========== The following references contain the material covered http://www.RashiYomi.Com/h6n1.htm http://www.RashiYomi.Com/nu07-03a.htm #*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*# (C) Dr Hendel, 2000 *#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#* -GRAND SUMMARY- {LIST1} {In summary we have suggested a unifying meaning to >Sh-M-R(Watch). Either >WATCH and DO = LEARN and ACT (Vocational training) > >WATCH the WATCHINGS = Make Professional codes that > create SAFEGUARDS > >The underlying unifying meaning is > >Professionalism, Vocationalism, Appointments, Positions {LIST1} below contains a summary.} VERSE INTUITIVE TRANSLATION MEANING of Sh-M-R ======== ================================ ================== Nu03-07a*1 RESPONSIBLE in OFFICE OFFICE APPOINTMENT Lv22-31b*2 make a JOB of DOING commandments Training-learning Dt04-06a*2 make a JOB of DOING commandments Training-learning Dt11-22a*2 APPOINTMENTS for JOBS for DOING Training-learning Dt12-28a*2 Make a JOB and OBEY Training-learning Gn26-05b*3 Made COMMANDMENT CODES Rabbinical fences Lv18-30a*3*4 Make COMMANDMENT CODES Rabbinical fences Lv26-03b*4 WALK..WATCH...DO Rabbinical fences Ex12-17a*5 WATCH the MATZOHS Rabbinical fences Lv22-09a*3*6 WATCH my WATCHINGS on TERUMAH Rabbinical Fences FOOTNOTES --------- *1 We consider this the MAIN Rashi on Sh-M-R *2 Note how all these verses state WATCH & DO WATCH=LEARN DO =ACTION *3 Note the double verb--WATCH the WATCH *4 The principle of CLIMACTIC interpretation applies here Both verses are interpreted in a climax of 3 stages (Rashi explicitly points this out on Lv26-03) *5 Although Rashi only gives an EXAMPLE here >if matzoh becomes puffy, chill it He nevertheless concludes with a GENERAL approach (Watch ALL commandments (by making fences)) *6 Although Rashi applies this verse specifically to Terumah, (See Sifsay Chachamim who points out that this is in context) nevertheless TERUMAH is surrounded with a rich rabbinic lore of fences (such as 'washing the hands before a meal') This confirms or is consistent with our thesis #*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*# (C) Dr Hendel, 2000 *#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*#*