The Schottenstein Edition Talmud transformed Torah learning, opening the depth of Gemara to hundreds of thousands of learners. Its Hebrew edition brought that same revolution — on an enhanced level — to those more comfortable learning in lashon kodesh. The Hebrew-language Ryzman Mishnah, Ryzman Midrash, and Zichron Asher Herzog Sefer HaChinuch further transformed Torah learning by making the depth of these foundational works accessible to that same audience. Now, that tradition is continuing with the Schottenstein Edition Rashi HaMevoar on Chumash — an all-Hebrew edition that brings the acclaimed approach of the Schottenstein Edition Elucidated Rashi to lashon kodesh learners. Its overwhelming reception is already making something clear: Learners are discovering a whole new level of understanding in the Rashi they thought they knew.
For centuries, Rashi has been the indispensable guide to understanding Chumash. His words appear concise and straightforward, yet behind virtually every comment lies a question: a difficulty in the pasuk, an unusual expression, or a subtle textual nuance. Rashi did not write a single word unnecessarily.
Rashi HaMevoar enables the learner to see what prompted every comment and how each word of Rashi resolves the underlying difficulty. Every Rashi begins with an introduction identifying the question Rashi is addressing, followed by a clear, flowing Hebrew explanation woven into Rashi’s words.
The edition also demonstrates why, when Rashi offers two or three explanations, each one is necessary. Rather than simply presenting a variety of “multiple choice” answers, Rashi’s alternate explanations often address difficulties left unresolved by the others. Rashi HaMevoar shows how they work together to account for every nuance in the text.
Drawing upon dozens of the primary commentaries on Rashi, the comprehensive notes explore Rashi’s sources, questions, alternate approaches, and variant readings. Special Insights reveal deeper lessons contained within Rashi’s words, adding a new dimension of understanding and geshmak.
The result is a work clear enough for a developing student, yet deep and comprehensive enough to enrich a seasoned talmid chacham. For students, parents, rebbeim, and accomplished learners, Rashi HaMevoar is becoming an indispensable companion to learning Chumash. The excitement lies in that experience of discovery: Familiar comments take on new depth, seemingly simple words reveal their precision, and learning Rashi becomes more rewarding with every pasuk.
The Schottenstein Edition Talmud transformed the understanding of Gemara. For those learning with the Schottenstein Edition Rashi HaMevoar, that transformation is already happening in their understanding of Rashi.
The first two volumes of Bereishis are available here or at local booksellers at an introductory price of $29.99 per volume. The two volumes of Shemos will be out in time for this year’s kerias Hatorah.
