Rashbam: On Ne’eman (Ki Tavo)
The word ne’eman comes from the Hebrew root meaning faithful or trustworthy. In Ki Tavo it shows up in an unusual context.
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Rashbam: Inheriting Punishment (Ki Teitzei)
Torah, they would say in the medieval period, is God’s law. It teaches us how to live. But what happens when two laws conflict? Rashbam harmonizes.
Rashbam: The Meaning of Mussar (Eikev)
The word “mussar” appears only once in that form in the Torah. What does it mean in context? How does that connect to the later meaning of mussar?
“Cutting Off” For the Sake of Wholeness
The Midrash: (A) “…that soul shall be cut off from the midst of its people” (Exodus 31:14). Why is this…
Rabbi Akiva’s Torah on Saving a Life
Three rabbis and two students are walking along the path, and a question arises: What is the scriptural basis for…