Five years. To know how to study Rashi's commentary on the Torah.

Author: Daniel Toledano

271-page book

Description:

One must study Rashi on the Torah, first and foremost, with the eyes of a five-year-old. This, in a nutshell, is the essence of the approach taken by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson. This is a surprising, even disconcerting, conception, a radical departure from the traditional method that views Rashi on the Torah as a commentary addressed primarily to the scholar. Embark on an exhilarating exploration of the most popular commentary on Jewish exegesis and discover a unique work with unexpected facets. This book, entirely unique in its genre, is designed to teach the study of Rashi's commentary on the Torah. It presents itself first and foremost as a pedagogical guide brimming with information and delightful illustrations, but it is also a profound reflection on the purpose of commentary and a captivating quest for self-discovery, possessing the power of an elixir of youth.