God called Moses up to Mount Sinai. There He taught Moses the Torah. He also taught him what will happen after the people leave Mount Sinai.
Rashi
Rashi lived in France from 1040 – 1105. He wrote commentaries on Tanach, Talmud, and midrash.
Genesis 28:20-22 – Jacob’s Vow
Jacob had a dream of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven. God appeared to him and promised many things. Then Jacob made a vow which seems to imply that he doubted God’s promises.
Deuteronomy 32:39 – I am He
In Deuteronomy 32:39 God proclaims, “I, I am He.” Why is the “I” repeated? Who is the intended recipient of this message?
Deuteronomy 17:6 – 2 or 3 Witnesses
According to Deuteronomy 17:6 judges in a Jewish court must hear the testimony of two or three witnesses. If two witnesses are enough, then why mention three? If three are required, then why mention two?
Deuteronomy 4:9 – Lest You Forget
In Deuteronomy 4:9 Moses tells the Jewish people not to “forget the things which your eyes have seen.” What are these “things” and why are they important?
Exodus 25:22 – The Meeting Place
Exodus Chapter 25 begins the instructions God gave to Moses about the building of the Tabernacle.
The 48 Jewish Prophets
According to Jewish tradition there were 48 prophets. However, there is some dispute about exactly who they were.
Parshat Mishpatim 5777
Parshat Mishpatim Quiz
I hope you enjoy this short quiz on Mishpatim from the Book of Exodus. There are several questions about the eved Ivri (Jewish slave) and other parts of the parsha.
Unless I state otherwise, assume that all of the answers are based on Rashi’s commentary.
Parshat Devarim 5776
Each summer around the middle of August the Earth passes through the trail of the Comet Swift-Tuttle.
This is what is called the Perseid meteor shower. In a regular year there will be about 100 meteors per hour.
Starting a Learning Program
Yesterday I wrote about inspiration.
I (poetically) compared it to a vapor that quickly disperses.