Rashi
[ rah-shee ]
noun
Solomon ben Isaac, 1040–1105, French Hebrew scholar.
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Blessed with a progeny of famous men, Rashi's influence was carried on and increased by the work of his sons-in-law and grandsons.
Chapters on Jewish Literature | Israel AbrahamsNo commentator on any classic ever surpassed Rashi in the power of saying enough and only enough.
Chapters on Jewish Literature | Israel AbrahamsThus the beginner finds Rashi useful, and the specialist turns to him for help.
Chapters on Jewish Literature | Israel AbrahamsRashi spoke of him with great respect; the community of Worms elected him as rabbi after the year 1096.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich GraetzThis study, as pursued by Rashi, was a protection against unthinking, brooding monasticism.
History of the Jews, Vol. III (of 6) | Heinrich Graetz
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