Rooted in Torah

Download or read book Rooted in Torah written by Rabbi Matityahu Clark and published by . This book was released on 2021-12-18 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rooted in Torah: Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch on the Weekly Parashah and the Holidays is a treasure trove of profound ideas, psychological insights, and creative analysis of biblical Hebrew. For the first time, a selection of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch's incisive commentary on the Torah appears in brief, accessible essays, organized by parashah and themes from the Jewish calendar. The author has adapted Rabbi Hirsch's original, flowery style to a concisely written, easy-to-read format ideal for the modern reader.The book focuses on Rabbi Hirsch's use of Hebrew roots to mine the biblical text for meaning and message. Every parashah includes three essays, making this volume a perfect companion to each of the three Shabbat meals. Whether studied at the Shabbat table, in shul, or in the beit midrash, this work will enhance and illuminate the reader's understanding of the Hebrew language, the Torah text, and the timeless legacy of Rabbi Samson Raphael Hirsch.