Rashi facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rashi
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16th-century depiction of Rashi
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| Born | February 22, 1040 |
| Died | July 13, 1105 (aged 65) |
| Resting place | Troyes |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | traditionally a vintner (recently questioned, see article) |
| Known for | writing commentaries, grammarian |
| Children | 3 daughters |
Shlomo Yitzchaki, (22 February 1040 – 13 July 1105), today generally known by the acronym Rashi, was a medieval French rabbi and author of a comprehensive commentary on the Talmud and commentary on the Tanakh. Acclaimed for his ability to present the basic meaning of the text in a concise and lucid fashion, Rashi appeals to both learned scholars and beginner students, and his works remain a centerpiece of contemporary Jewish study. His commentary on the Talmud, which covers nearly all of the Babylonian Talmud (a total of 30 out of 39 tractates, due to his death), has been included in every edition of the Talmud since its first printing by Daniel Bomberg in the 1520s. His commentary on Tanakh—especially on the Chumash ("Five Books of Moses")— serves as the basis for more than 300 "supercommentaries" which analyze Rashi's choice of language and citations, penned by some of the greatest names in rabbinic literature.
Images for kids
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Exterior of Rashi's Synagogue, Worms, Germany
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Monument in memory of Rashi in Troyes, France. Sculptor: Raymond Moretti, 1992.
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An early printing of the Talmud (Ta'anit 9b); Rashi's commentary is at the bottom of the right column, continuing for a few lines into the left column.
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Raschihaus, Jewish Museum, Worms, Germany.
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Rashi Synagogue, Worms
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A modern translation of Rashi's commentary on the Chumash, published by Artscroll
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Title page of an English translation of Rashi's Commentary on the Pentateuch.
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The complete Hebrew alphabet in Rashi script [right to left].
