Genesis 1 CONTENTS
Translator's Introduction............................................ Introduction to the Hebrew Translation ,.
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Author's Introduction............................................... The First Idea: God The Second Idea: The Written and Oral Torah............ The Third Idea: Love.......................................... The Fourth Idea: Mortality Scope 0,ÂŁ this Anthology Benefits Acknowledgement A Parable: The Three Princes................................ Wealth :. . . .. .. .. . .. Torah Study.................................................... A Final Word..................................................
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PORTION OF BERESHITH........................................
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Chapter 1 (1:1-1:5): The first day of creation................... Translating the Torah......................................... Torah Study.................................................... The Torah Blessings........................................... The Torah Reading............................................ The Four Winds............................................... Chapter 2 (1:6-1:8): The second day; the firmament...........
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Chapter 3 (1:9-1:13): The third day; dry lands, plants........ The Seven Earths Chapter 4 (1:14-1:18): The fourth day; astronomical bodies.. The Lunar Blessing............................................ The Lunar Calendar Rosh Chodesh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Seven Cycles.............................................. The Sun The Leap Year [xi
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The Solar Blessing .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Astrological Influences Eclipses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 5 (1:19-1:23): The fifth day; fish and birds........... Chapter 6 (1:24-1:31): The sixth day; man.. Asher Yaizar Twilight of Creation........................................... Marriage and Children Niddah. Purification.. . .. . . . Immersion...................................................... Marital Relations. .. .. .. .. .. Washing Tzitzith.......................................................... The Morning Blessings........................................ The Seven Chambers.......................................... The "Other" Chambers....................................... Chapter 7 (2:1-2:3): The first Sabbath God's Rest...................................................... SheHeCheyanu
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The Third Sabbath MeaL..................................... Chapter 8 (2:4-3:15): Man and woman.......................... Rain............................................................. Benefits of Rain................................................ Prayers for Rain The Soul........................................................ Meditation.... . .. .. . .. . .. The Universal Commandments............................... The First Sin............................................ .. . . ... Chapter 9 (3:16): The curse of Eve................................ Chapter 10 (3:17-21): The curse of Adam ;............... Chapter 11 (3:22-3:24): Expulsion of Adam....... Chapter 12 (4:1-4:26): Cain and Abel... Chapter 13 (5:1-5:5): Seth, the second generation Chapter 14 (5:6-5:8): Enosh. the third generation.............. Chapter 15 (5:9-5:11): Kenan, the fourth generation........... Chapter 16 (5:12-5:14): Mahalalel, the fifth generation........ Chapter 17 (5:15-5:17): Yered, the sixth generation............ Chapter 18 (5:18-5:20): Enoch, the seventh generation........
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Chapter 19 (5:21-5:24): Methuselah, the eighth generation.... Chapter 20 (5:25-5:27): Lemekh, the ninth generation......... Chapter 21 (5:28-5:31): Noah, the tenth generation............ Chapter 22 (5:32-6:4): Noah's children, the titans.............. Longevity....................................................... Chapter 23 (6:5-6:8): Decree of the Flood....................... The Resurrection Bone........................................
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PORTION OF NOAH..............................................
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Chapter 1 (6:9-6:12): Noah....................................... Kaddish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . Chapter 2 (6:13-8:14): The Great Flood......................... Chapter 3 (8:15-9:7): Aftermath, commandments............... Suicide Avoiding Danger............................................... Chapter 4 (9:8-9:17): The Rainbow.............................. Chapter 5 (9:18-9:29): The curse of Canaan.................... Trefoth of the Gall Bladder................................... Chapter 6 (10:1-10:14): Descendants of Yefeth and Ham ..... Chapter 7 (10:15-10:20): Descandents of Canaan............... Chapter 8 (10:21-10:32): Descendants of Shem................. Chapter 9 (11:1-11:9): The Tower of Babel.. Chapter 10 (11:10-11:11): Shem, the eleventh generation...... Chapter 11 (11:12-11:13): Arpachshad, the twelfth generation Chapter 12 (11:14-11:15): Shelach, the thirteenth generation. Chapter 13 (11:16-11:17): Eber, the fourteenth generation.... Chapter 14 (11:18-11:19): Peleg, the fifteenth generation...... Chapter 15 (11:20-11:21): Reu, the sixteenth generation....... Chapter 16 (11:22-11:23): Serug, the seventeenth generation. Chapter 17 (11:24-11:25): Nachor, the eighteenth generation. Chapter 18 (11:26-11:32): Terach; Abraham....................
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Appendix I: Author's Hebrew Introduction....................... Appendix II: Editions of MeAm Lo'ez
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INDEX
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Genesis 1
ILLUSTRATIONS
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Title Page from First Edition The Forty Generations from Moses to Rav Ashi Commentary from First Ladino Edition Signs of the Zodiac The 248 Limbs The First Ten Generations The Ark According to Rabbi Yehudah The Ark According to Rabbi Nehemiah Chronology of the Great Flood The Six Seasons Descendants of Yefeth Descentants of Ham Descendants of Shem The Seventy Nations The Second Ten Generations Children of Terach
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PORTION OF LEKH LEKHA......................................
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Chapter 1 (12:1-12:9): Abram's Call and Migration............ Professions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Education. Pharaoh.......... Chapter 2 (12:10-13:18): Abram and Sarai in Egypt........... Abram and Lot Part........................................... Humility Chapter 3 (14:1-14:24): The Four Kings......................... Maimonides. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ransoming Captives.......................... .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 4 (15:1-15:21): The Covenant........................... Chapter 5 (16:1-16:16): Birth of Ishmael........................ Chapter 6 (17:1-17:14): Covenant of Circumcision Chapter 7 (17:15-17:27): Sarai's Name Changed................ Abraham and Household Circumcised.......................
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PORTION OF VA-YERA
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Chapter 1 (18:1-19:38): Abraham's Visitors Visiting the Sick The "Cornel' Blessing......................................... Escort........................................................... Intercession for Sodom ... ~. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Communal Prayer.............................................. Amen............................................................ Kaddish The Minyan..................................................... Destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah Washing after Meals.......................................... Prayer....... Introductory Readings........................................ . Make up Prayers...............................................
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Chapter 2 (20:1-20:18): Sarah and Abimelekh Interpersonal Relations Chapter 3 (21:1-21:21): Birth of Isaac.. Modesty. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ishmael Driven Away.... Chapter 4 (21:22-21:34): Pact at Beer Sheba.................... Hospitality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... Conduct of Guests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 5 (22:1-22:19): Abraham's Greatest Test....... The Ten Tests....... The Account of the Binding of Isaac........................ Critical Analysis The Story....................................................... Chapter 6 (22:20-22:24): Birth of Rebecca.......................
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PORTION
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OF CHAY A Y SARAH
Chapter 1 (23:1-23:20): Buying a Burial Place Mourning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Funerals......................................................... Burial.. Chapter 2 (24:1-24:67): A Bride for Isaac Marriage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Afternoon Service Chapter 3 (25:1-25:11): Abraham's Sons by Keturah Abraham's Death Chapter 4 (25:12":"'25:18):Descendants of Ishmael..............
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PORTION
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OF TOLEDOTH
Chapter 1 (25:19-25:34): Birth of Jacob and Esau The Consolation Meal......................................... Esau Sells his Birthright....................................... Chapter 2 (26:1-26:33): Isaac and Abimelekh Chapter 3 (26:34-26:35): Esau Marries...........................
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Chapter 4 (27:1-28:9): Jacob Obtains the Blessing. Blessings over Fragrances Jacob Sent to Laban........................................... Jacob's Motive
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NOTES
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INDEX
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ILLUSTRATIONS
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Title Page of Izmir, 1864, Edition.................................. Map of Abraham's Travels......................................... Map of Abraham's Battles.......................................... Opening Page of VaYera, First Edition............................ Abraham's Family.................................................... Opening Page of Chayay Sarah, Izmir Edition Part of Opening Page of Toledoth, Izmir Edition................ Approbation of Rabbi Chaim Palaggi..............................
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Genesis 3a
PORTION OF VA-YETZE Chapter 1 (28:10-32:3): Jacob's Dream............................ The Evening Service........................................... The Bedtime Prayer............................................ The Ladder Luxuries......................................................... Vows .:. Jacob Comes to Laban......................................... The Wedding Celebration................ .. The Wedding Blessings How Jacob Married Two Sisters............................. Birth of the Tribes............................................. Joseph's Birth.................................................. Jacob's 路Wands.................................................. Jacob Flees
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PORTION OF VA-YISHLACH Chapter 1 (32:4-33:17): Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau The Meeting with Esau Chapter 2 (33:Ur--33:20):Arrival at Shechem..................... Chapter 3 (34:1-34:31): The Rape of Dinah...................... Chapter 4 (35:1-35:8): Preparation for Bethel.................... Chapter 5 (35:9-35:22a): Bethel; Benjamin's Birth............... The Sabbath Lamp............................................. Chapter 6 (35:22b-35:29): Jacob's Sons; Isaac's Death.......... Chapter 7 (36:1-36:19): Esau's Line............................... Chapter 8 (36:20-36:30): Descendents of Seir the Horite Chapter 9 (36:31-36:43): Rulers of Edom......................... The Wars of Jacob's Sons....................................
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PORTION OF VA-YESHEV Chapter 1 (37:1-37:36): The Selling of Joseph................... Chapter 2 (38:1-38:30): Judah and Tamar........................ Onanism........................................................ vii
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Genesis 3a Contents Chapter 3 (39:1-39:6): Joseph in Egypt, ,............ Chapter 4 (39:7-40:23): Joseph and Potiphar's Wife".......... The Ten Martyrs.............................................. Yichud Pharaoh's Officials............................................. Dream Interpretation..........................................
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PORTION OF MI-KETZ Chapter 1 (41:1-44:17): Joseph as Ruler of Egypt............... Joseph Meets his Brothers.................................... The Second Journey to Egypt................................ Benjamin Arrested Joseph's Motive................................................ a
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Chapter 1 (44:18-46:7): Joseph Reveals Himself................. Jacob Sets off for Egypt Chapter 2 (46:8-46:27): Jacob's Family............................ Chapter 3 (46:28-47:27): Jacob Arrives in Egypt................ Jacob Meets Pharaoh The Famine............................................
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PORTION OF VA-YECHI Chapter 1 (47:28-48:22): Jacob's Last Days...................... Burial in the Holy Land....................................... Jacob Blesses Manasseh and Ephraim Chapter 2 (49:1-49:4): Blessing of Reuben....................... Chapter 2a (49:5-49:7): Blessing of Simeon and Levi............ Chapter 3 (49:8-49:12): Blessing of Judah........................ Chapter 4 (49:13): Blessing of Zebulun Chapter 5 (49:14, 15): Blessing of Issachar Chapter 6 (49:16-49:18): Blessing of Dan........................ Chapter 7 (49:19): Blessing of Gad................................ Chapter 8 (49:20): Blessing of Asher.............................. Chapter 9 (49:21): Blessing of Naphtali........................... Chapter 10 (49:22-49:27): Blessing of Joseph....................
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Chapter 11 (49:28-50:26): Blessing of Benjamin; Final Instructions Death and Burial of Jacob.................................... The Laws of Mourning The Onan :.......... Preparation for Burial......................................... Burial............................................................ Rending of Garments.......................................... The First Seven Days Mourning on the Sabbath Mourning on a Festival....................................... Death on a Festival............................................ Informing the Mourner....................................... Pharaoh's Death...............................................
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CHRONOLOGY OF GENESIS....................................
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INDEX
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Genesis 3b
CONTENTS
PORTION OF MI-KETZ Chapter 1 (41:1-44:17): Joseph as Ruler of Egypt Joseph Meets his Brothers.................................... The Second Journey to Egypt................................ Benjamin Arrested Joseph's Motive................................................
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PORTION OF VA-YIGASH Chapter 1 (44:18-46:7): Joseph Reveals Himself................. Jacob Sets off for Egypt Chapter 2 (46:8-46:27): Jacob's Family............................ Chapter 3 (46:28-47:27): Jacob Arrives in Egypt................ Jacob Meets Pharaoh.......................................... The Famine ".......
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PORTION OF VA-YECHI Chapter 1 (47:28-48:22): Jacob's Last Days...................... Burial in the Holy Land....................................... Jacob Blesses Manasseh and Ephraim Chapter 2 (49:1-49:4): Blessing of Reuben Chapter 2a (49:5-49:7): Blessing of Simeon and Levi............ Chapter 3 (49:8-49:12): Blessing of Judah........................ Chapter 4 (49:13): Blessing of Zebulun Chapter 5 (49:14, 15): Blessing of Issachar Chapter 6 (49:16-49:18): Blessing of Dan........................ Chapter 7 (49:19): Blessing of Gad................................ Chapter 8 (49:20): Blessing of Asher.............................. Chapter 9 (49:21): Blessing of Naphtali........................... Chapter 10 (49:22-49:27): Blessing of JOseph....................
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Genesis 3b
Contents Chapter 11 (49:28-50:26): Blessing of Benjamin; Final Instructions Death and Burial of Jacob The Laws of Mourning The Onan....................................................... Preparation for Burial Burial............................................................ Rending of Garments........................................ The First Seven Days Mourning on the Sabbath.................................... Mourning on a Festival....................................... Death on a Festival............................................ Informing the Mourner Pharaoh's Death............................................... CHRONOLOGY
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Exodus 4
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Translator's Introduction Introduction by the author's colleague
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PORTION OF SHEMOTH Chapter 1 (1:1-1:7): Israel's growth in Egypt Chapter 2 (1:8-1:22): Israel oppressed Chapter 3 (2:1-2:22): Moses' birth and escape Chapter 3a (2:23-2:25): God remembers Israel Chapter 4 (3:1-4:17): The Burning Bush Chapter 5 (4:18-4:26): Moses leaves Midian Oaths Chapter 6 (4:27-6:1): Moses confronts Pharaoh Reasons for the Egyptian Exile
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1 (6:2-6:9): Renewal of God's promise
God sends Moses (6:13): God's instructions (6:14-6:28): Moses' genealogy (6:29-6:30): Orders to go to Pharaoh (7:1-7:7): God tells Moses what to expect (7:8-7:13): The staff turned into a serpent (7:14-7:18): Warning for the first plague (7:19-7:25): The first plague: blood
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10 (7:26-8:11): The second plague:
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Chapter 1 (10:1-10:11): The Eighth Plague: Locusts 1 Chapter 2 (10:12-10:20): Coming of the Plague 10 Chapter 3 (10:21-10:26): The Ninth Plague: Darkness 16 Chapter 4 (11:1-11:3): Warning for the Tenth Plague 24 Chapter 5 (11:4-11:8): The Tenth Plague: Death of the first born 30 Chapter 6 (11:9-11:10): Pharaoh's Heart Hardened 34 Chapter 7 (12:1-12:20): The Passover Described 35 The Calendar... 36 Designating Months 39 Witnesses 40 . Sanctifying the New Moon 42 Publicizing the Announcement , 44 The Sanhedrin 45 Doubling Holy Days 46 The Astronomical Calendar 47 The Lunar Calendar 49 The Paschal Lamb 47 Passover in the Temple 58 Reasons for the Observance 62 The Great Sabbath 64 Chapter 8 (12:20-12 :28): Passover Preparations 77 Chapter 9 (12:29-12:36): The Final Blow 87 Chapter 10 (12:37-12:42): Departure from Egypt 102 The False Redemption 111 The Final Redemption _ 114 Chapter 11 (12:43-12:50): Passover Laws 120 Chapter 12 (12:51): Departure by Day 128 Chapter 13 (13:1-13:10): Redemption of First Born 130 The Time for Redempton 132 The Redemptin Money 133 The Obligation 136 The Pidyon HaBen Ceremony 137 Recalling the Exodus 142 Chapter 14 (13:11-13:16): Consecration of First-Born 147 VII
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Chapter 1 (13:17-13:22): The Route from Egypt... 153 Chapter 2 (14:1-14:14): The Egyptians Pursue 161 Chapter 3 (14:15-14:25): Crossing the Red Sea 183 Chapter 4 (14:26-14:31): Destruction of Egyptians 204 Chapter 5 (15:1-15:19): Song of the Red Sea 212 The Fifty Miracles , 213 The Song 232 Chapter 6 (15:20-15:21): Miriam's Song 244 Reasons for the Redempton 250 Chapter 7 (15:22-15:26): Marah, the Bitter Waters 256 Chapter 8 (15:27-16:3): Elim and the Sin Desert... 266 Chapter 9 (16:4-16:10): The Manna and Quail.. 259 Chapter 10 (16:11-16:27): Regulations Concerning the Manna 275 Chapter 11 (16:28-16:36): The Manna and the Sabbath 284 Not Leaving One's Place on the Sabbath 286 Travel on the Sabbath 289 T ravel by Sea 291 Food Transported on the Sabbath 294 Carrying on the Sabbath 296 What Constitutes Carrying , 303 The Eruu : 306 The Eruv for a Courtyard 308 The Alley (Mavoy) Partnership 313 Gentile Neignbors 318 Manna for a Keepsake 321 Miracles Involving the Manna 324 Chapter 12 (17:1-17:7): Water from the Rock 345 Chapter 13 (17:8-17:13): Amalek '348 Chapter 14 (17:14-17:16): Vengence Against Amalek.. 362 NOTES INDEX
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Seven Types of Locusts The Hebrew Months Hyssop (Ezov) The Twelve Paths in the Red Sea The Red Sea Song as Written in the Torah
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PORTION OF YITHRO
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Chapter 1 (18:1-18:27): Jethro's arrival and advice Blessings for Miracles Chapter 2 (19:1-19:25): The Ten Commandments Critical Analysis The Revelation at Sinai Moses and the Angels Israel's Gains "We will Do and Listen" The Forty Miracles at Sinai Remembering Sinai Philosophy The Sabbath Wording of the Commandments A Parable Allusions to all the Commandments Foundations of the Torah Ordering of the Ten Commandments The Desert ; Israel's Responsibility Chapter 4 (20:2-20:6): The first two commandments Faith The Second Commandment: Idolatry Hannah and her Sons Avoidance Sins of the Fathers [ vii]
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Chapter 5 (20:7): The Third Commandment, God's Name Oaths Vain Oaths False Oaths Seriousness Forms of Oaths Business Oaths Using God's Name Blessings 1. General Rules 2. Amounts 3. Grain Products 4. Fruit 5. Fruit of the Ground 6. Meals 7. Beverages 8. Vegetables 9. Fruit Juices 10. Secondary Foods 11. Confections : 12. Repeating Blessings 13. Errors 14. Exemptions 15. Blessings After Food Chapter 6 (20:8-20:12): The Fourth Commandment, Sabbath 1. Kiddush 2. The Grace 3. Adding to the Sabbath 4. Havdalah Rules of Havdalah The 39 Categories of Sabbath Work 1. Planting 2. Plowing 3. Reaping , 4. Harvesting 5. Threshing 6. Winnowing
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1. Selecting 8. Grinding >................................................... 9. Sifting 10. Kneading 11. Baking 12. Shearing 13. Whitening 14. Carding 13. Dyeing 16. Spinning 17. Warping 18. Making Two Slips 19. Weaving 20. Unraveling 1.1,2.2. Knotting and Untying ~3. Sewing 24. Tearing 25. Trapping 26. Slaughtering 27. Skinning 28. Salting 29. Tanning 30. Scraping 31. Cutting 32. Writing 33. Erasing 34,35. Building and Demolishing 36,37. Extinguishing and Igniting 38. Striking with a Hammer 39. Carrying General Considerations The Household Inaugurating the Sabbath Chapter 7 (20;12): The Fifth Commandment, Parental Respect.. Laws of Parental Honor Chapter 8 (20:13a): The Sixth Commandment, Murder Chapter 9 (20:13b): The Seventh Commandment, Adultery
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Chapter 10 (20:13c): The Eighth Commandment, Chapter 11 (20:13d): The Ninth Commandment, Chapter 12 (20:14a): The Tenth Commandment, Chapter 13 (20:14b): Coveting Chapter 14 (20:15-20:18): Aftermath of Sinai Chapter 15 (20:19-20:23): Concluding rules Images The Altar
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PORTION OF MISHPATIM
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Chapter 1 (21:1-21:6): The Laws.................................. The Death Penalty............................................. Stoning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burning Decapitation.................................................... Strangulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flogging. Kareth............... Death by God's Hand..... Excommunication Other Punishments The Hebrew Slave............................................. Chapter 2 (21:7-21:11): The Hebrew Slave Girl................. Chapter 3 (21:12-21:13): Manslaughter........................... Chapter 4 (21:14): Premeditated Murder..................... Chapter 5 (21:15): Injury to Parents............. Chapter 6 (21:16): Kidnapping......... Chapter 7 (21:17): Cursing Parents................................ Chapter 8 (21:18-21:19): Personal Injury. Healing.......................................................... Chapter 9 (21:20-21:21): Killing a Slave.......................... Chapter 10 (21:22-21:24): Personal Damages..................... Chapter 11 (21:26-21:27): Injury to Slaves....................... Chapter 12 (21:28-21:32): The Killer Bull Chapter 13 (21:33-21:34): Damage by a Pit...................... Chapter 14 (21:35-21:36): Damage by Goring................... Chapter 15 (21:37-22:3): Penalties for Stealing................... Punitive Restitution............................................ Chapter 16 (22:4): Damage by Grazing........................... Chapter 17 (22:5): Damage by Fire................................ Damages '.' . . . . Spiritual Damages _.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .
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Indirect Damages ;.. ; ;., , . Collecting Da~~ges ; ;.; ,. Informers .. ;;;.;;:,::.,; ;; . Categories of Negligence ;;.; . Subcategeries :.;;.;:;;:.::; ...• , . Causative Damages .•.• ,.:.; .. ; : . Safeguards ;;.,";::.;; ,:!., ~ , . Public Obstacies.;,;.,.,;.,;;! , . General Principles .. ,;, .••.. ; , . Bodily Damages ;' , •.• , .. " ••: . Loss .• s , ::: •••••••••••••••••••••••• , •••• , •••• Pain ...•........... ,.;.: •. ,.,', , . Healin8,·.,·········,,··,;,···,·:·········· •. ··················· . Incapacitation ......• : : , a , '.' • ; •••••••••••••••• , •••••••••••••••••• Humiliation ; : , , .. , •. : . : Maligning the Dea~ :; .• ,,:., •............... e Fixed Penalties .. : ... ;, •.. : •..••................•................ Forgiveness ....•.....•• ,: I"' Chapter 18 (~2:6-22:8):Attides in S!lf~keeping The Unpaid Custodian" ; , . Necessary Precautions: Claims , . , , .;: Oaths :• Legislated Oaths ;;;.:',. Forms of Oaths ,;, .. Chapter 19 (22:9-22:1.2): Animals in Safekeeping , ..... The Paid Custodian Obligatory Oaths .................•................ Personal Use The Defendant's Oath The Claimant's Oath .•........................................ The Employee ...........................................•...... The Robbery Victim ......•.................... The Injury Victim The Storekeeper .. Chapter 20 (22:13-22:14):Borrowing and Hiring : . '1 •••••••••••
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Craftsmen Voluntary Payment Recovered Articles Conditional Custodianship The Holy Land , Chapter 21 (22:15-22:16): Seduction Chapter 22 (22:17-22:18): Witchcraft Bestiality Chapter 23 (22:19-22:23): Idolatry Oppression Raising Orphans Chapter 24 (22:24-22:26): Lending Money Lending and Borrowing The Borrower's Responsibility Payment of Debts The Lender's Responsibility Promissory Notes The Witnesses' Signature Similar Names Returning a Note Security
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PORTION OF MISHPATIM II Chapter 25 (22:27-22:30): Holiness Laws......................... Terefoth The Seventy Terefoth.......................................... Attacked. .. . . .. . . . . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . Perforated. .. .. .. . . . . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. The Head.... The Tongue. . . .. . .. .. . . . Severed.......................................................... Removed The Gullet...................................................... The Lungs.. . . . .. .. .. . .. . . . . .. . The Heart....................................................... The Liver The Gall Bladder............................................... The Spleen The Kidneys.................................................... The Womb The Bladder The Gizzard The Burnt Bird................................................. The Forelimbs.................................................. The Ribs The Hind Legs Tendons of the Hock.......................................... Fallen............................................................ Skinned.. Poison........................................................... Milk. Eggs............................................................. Dishes........................................................... Butchers .. .
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42 43 43 44 46 48 49 57
61 64 65 66 68 70
71 73 76
Exodus 8
Contents Chapter 26 (23:1-23:3): Justice............ Wicked Witnesses............................................. Wickedness Defined........................................... The Suspected Perjurer........................................ Chapter 27 (23:4): Returning Lost Articles....................... Chapter 28 (23:5): Helping Others................................ Chapter 29 (23:6-23:19): Universal Justice....................... Keeping the Sabbath Speech.......................................................... Reading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . Business......................................................... Muktzeh Muktzeh because of Monetary Loss......................... Muktzeh because of Prohibition.............................. Muktzeh because of its Body................................. Muktzeh because of Abhorrence............................. Muktzeh because of a Commandment....................... Muktzeh because of Attachment............................. Salves................ Mentioning Other Deities..................................... Milk and Meat................................................. Rennet Other Rules.................................................... Serving Milk and Meat Waiting Between Dishes Meat After Dairy Abraham's Meal............................................... Knives and Dishes............................................. The Udder...................................................... Contact Between Milk and Meat............................. Forbidden Mixtures............................................ Drippings on Pots .'............................. Pots Covers................................ Spoons Other Utensils.................................................. Neutral Foods I........................................... Washing Dishes................................................ Bread.........
I viii J 78 81 82 84 93 93 97 106 107 108 109 115 116 117 118 120 121 121 123 126 134 139 142 143 144 146 148 150 150 153 157 158 162 164 166 171 172 174 176
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Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
Contents 30 31 32 33
(23:20-23:25): Promise of the Land.................. (23:26-23:33): Warnings.............................. (24:1-24:11): Accepting the Torah................... (24:12-24:18): Moses' Ascent........................
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177 185 190 199 209 231
Exodus 9
CONTENTS
PORTION OF TERUMAH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 (25:1-25:9): The Offering Described. . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2 (25:10-25:22): The 'Ark Significance of the Cherubs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 3 (25:23-25:30): The Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Significance of the Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 4 (25:31-25:40): The Menorah Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 5 (26:1-26:14): The Tabernacle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 6 (26:15-26:30): The Beams Chapter 7 (26:31-26:37): The Cloth Partition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 32 53 58 63 69 78 84 91
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Approbation to Constantinople, 1746 Edition. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . Rabbi Magrisos Introduction
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PORTION OF TERUMAH (Continued)
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Chapter 7 (Continued) Chapter 8 (27:1-27:8): The Altar Chapter 9 (27:9-27:19): The Enclosure The Tabernacle The Holy of Holies The Tabernacle's Coverings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Symbolism of the Tabernacle
113 117 124 127 130 131 133 135
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141 153 160 167
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Chapter 5 (28:15-28:30): The Breastplate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Banners - . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Form of the Breastplate and Ephod Chapter 6 (28:31-28:35): The Robe Chapter 7 (28:36-28:43): The Other Vestments. . . . . .. . . .. .. Tefillin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Place of Tefillin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Reason for the Vestments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atonement of the Vestments Putting on the Vestments Chapter 8 (29:1-29:37): Consecration of the Priests.. . . .. . .. Chapter 9 (29:38-29:46): Consecrating the Altar. . .. . .. . . . .. Chapter 10 (30:1-30:10): The Incense Altar.. . .. . . .. . . . .. ..
168 175 179 184 188 190 195 200 201 222 224 250 260
PORTION OF KI THISA Chapter 1 (30:11-30:16): Instructions for a Census The Commandment of Shekalim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Portion of Shekalim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2 (30:17-30:21): The Washstand Chapter 3 (30:22-30:33): The Anointing Oil Anointing of Kings Miracles lnvolving the Anointing Oil Chapter 4 (30:34-30:38): The Incense Pitum HaKetoreth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 5 (31:1-31:11): The Architects. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . Chapter 6 (31:12-31:17): The Sabbath. . ... . . . . ... . .. . . . .. .
267 267 283 286 288 293 300 301 306 314 332 343
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Exodus 10
CONTENTS
PORTION OF KI THISA Chapter 7 (31:18-32:6): The Tablets.............................. Description of the Tablets..................................... The Golden Calf ........................... Chapter 8 (32:7-32:14): Moses Responds......................... Chapter 9 (32:15-32:35): Moses Descends........................ Breaking of the Tablets........................................ Chapter 10 (33:1-33:11): Moses and the Decree................. Chapter 11 (33:1233-16): Moses' Plea............................ Chapter 12 (33:17-33:23): The Divine Glory.................... Chapter 13 (34:1-34:26): The Second Tablets.................... The Thirteen Attributes....................................... Tachanun "Falling on the Face" When Tachanun is Not Said................................. Idolatrous Offerings........................................... Chapter 14 (34:27-34:35): Moses Returns with the Tablets.... Moses' Three Ascents......................................... Elul.........................
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PORTION OF VA-YAK'HEL Chapter 1 (35:1-35:3): The Sabbath................. Warming Food on the Sabbath............................... Cooking and Baking........................................... Fully Cooked Food Gentile Work................................................... Mixing Preserving Heat..... Lamps. The Sick........................................................ Non-Life-Threatening Illness................................. Questions of Life and Death..................................
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Contents
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Childbirth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 The Newborn Child 204 Chapter 2 (35:4-35:29): Materials for the Tabernacle........... 208 Chapter 3 (35:30-36:7): Appointing the Architects.............. 221 Chapter 4 (36:8-36:13): Making the Tabernacle................. 229 Chapter 5 (36:14-36:19): Making the Over-tent................. 231 Chapter 6 (36:20-36:38): Making the Beams..................... 232 Chapter 7 (37:1-37:9): Making the Ark.......................... 236 Chapter 8 (37:10-37:16): Making the Table...................... 237 Chapter 9 (37:17-37:24): Making the Lamp...................... 238 Chapter 10 (37:25-37:29): Making the Incense Altar........... 240 Chapter 11 (38:1-38:7): Making the Sacrificial Altar.......... ..241 Chapter 12 (38:8): Making the Washstand....................... 242 Chapter 13 (38:9-38:20): Making the Enclosure................. 246
PORTION OF PEKUDEY Chapter 1 (38:21-38:23): The Accounting........................ Chapter 2 (38:2439:1): The Materials............................. Chapter 3 (39:2-39:5): Making the Ephod Chapter 4 (39:6-39:7): Setting the Shoham Stones.............. Chapter 5 (39:8-39:21): Making the Breastplate................. Chapter 6 (39:22-39:26): Making the Robe...................... Chapter 7 (39:27-39:29): Making the Other Vestments......... Chapter 8 (39:30-39:31): Making the Head-Plate................ Chapter 9 (39:32): The Tabernacle is Completed................. Chapter 10 (39:33-39:43): Moses Approves...................... Chapter 1.1 (40:1-40:16): Orders for Erecting the Tabernacle... Chapter 12 (40:17-40:19): The Tabernacle is Erected............ Chapter 13 (40:20-40:21): Placing the Ark....................... Chapter 14 (40:22-40:23): Placing the Table..................... Chapter 15 (40:24-40:25): Placing the Menorah................. Chapter 16 (40:26-40:27): Placing the Incense Altar............ Chapter 17 (40:28-40:29): The Drape and the Altar............ Chapter 18 (40:30-40:32): Placing the Washstand............... Chapter 19 (40:33): Setting up the Enclosure.................... The Synagogue.................................................
249 267 274 275 276 277 279 279 280 282 288 290 292 293 294 294 295 295 296 297
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Contents
Chapter 20 (40:34-40:38): The Cloud on the Tabernacle....... The Meaning of the Tabernacle.............................. Miracles in the Tabernacle....................................
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Leviticus 11
CONTENTS Author's Introduction................................................ PORTION OF VA-YIKRA Chapter 1 (1:1-1:9).................................................. Sacrifices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Burnt Offerings of Cattle Chapter 2 (1:10-1:13): Burnt Offerings of Smaller Animals.... The Tamid Reading............................................ The Afternoon Tamid Sacrifice............................... Chapter 3 (1:14-1:17): Burnt Offerings of Birds................. Chapter 4 (2:1-2:3): The Meal Offering.......................... Chapter 5 (2:4): The Baked Offering.............................. Chapter 6 (2:5, 6): The Pan Offering.............................. Chapter 7 (2:7-2:13): The Deep Fried Offering.................. Salt at the Table................................................ Chapter 8 (2:14-2:16): The First Grain Offering................. Chapter 9 (3:1-3:5): Peace Offerings of Cattle................... Chapter 10 (3:6-3:11): Peace Offerings of Sheep................ Chapter 11 (3:12-3:17): Peace Offerings of Goats............... Chapter 12 (4:1-4:12): Sin Offering for the High Priest........ The High Priest's Sin , Chapter 13 (4:13-4:21): Sin Offering for the Community...... Chapter 14 (4:22-4:26): Sin Offering for a King................ Chapter 15 (4:27-4:31): Sin Offerings for Commoners.......... Chapter 16 (4:32-4:35): Sheep as Sin Offerings................. Chapter 17 (5:1-5:10): The Adjustable Guilt Offering.......... Obligations of Witnesses...................................... Causing Monetary Loss....................................... Chapter 18 (5: 11-5: 13): The Meal Offering for Guilt........... Chapter 19 (5:14-5:16): The Misappropriation Sacrifice........ Chapter 20 (5:17-5:19): Offerings for Questionable Guilt...... Chapter 21 (5:20-5:26): Offerings for Dishonesty
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Chapter 1 (6:1-6:6): Ashes of the Burnt Offering............... Chapter 2 (6:7-6:11): Laws of the Meal Offering ... ,............ Chapter 3 (6:12-6:16): The High Priest's Offering.............. Chapter 4 (6:17-6:23): Laws of Sin Offerings.................... Chapter 5 (7:1-7:10): Laws of Guilt Offerings................... Chapter 6 (7:11-7:27): Laws of Peace Offerings................. Dealing in Non-Kosher Foods................................ The Prohibition of Blood...................................... Forbidden and Permitted Blood............................... Salting Meat.................................................... The Salt......................................................... The Salting Process............................................ Removing the Salt............................................. Various Laws Unsalted Meat.................................................. The Head. . . . .. .. .... . . .. .. . Hooves.......................................................... Singeing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Heart....................................................... The Lungs...................................................... The Liver....................................................... Other Inner Organs The Intestines.................................................. Eggs in a Chicken Roast Meat..................................................... Chapter 7 (7:28-7:38): The Priest's Portion...................... Chapter 8 (8:1-8:36): Installation of the Priests..................
119 130 132 136 138 141 148 151 153 154 156 157 158 159 160 165 167 168 168 169 170 171 171 172 172 175 178
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Chapter 1 (9:1-10:7): The Eighth Day of Installation........... The Death of Nadav and Avihu Drunkenness................................................... Accepting Divine Judgment.................................. Chapter 2 (10:8-10:11): Drunkenness During Services......... Chapter 3 (10:12-10:20): Completing the Service................
187 196 197 203 216 219
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Chapter 4 (11:1-11:28): The Dietary Laws....................... Making a Show of Piety...................................... Raising Pigs Fish...................................... Invertebrates. .. .. .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .... .. . . . . Kosher Fish..................................................... Gentile Milk.................... .. . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . ...... Cheese........................................................... Other Dairy Products......................................... Human Milk Honey. Birds............................................................. Locusts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 5 (11:29-11: 38): Smaller Animals........................ Washing for Wet Foods....... .. . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . Chapter 6 (11:39-11:47): Other Laws Involving Animals....... Worms
224 231 238 239 240 242 244 246 247 249 250 251 255 257 259 262 263
PORTION OF TAZRIA.............................................
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Chapter 1 (12:1-12:8): Childbirth................................. The Miracle of Conception Chapter 2 (13:1-13:8): The Leprous Curse....................... Chapter 3 (13:9-13:17): Healthy Skin on a Spot................ Chapter 4 (13:18-13:23): Leprosy on an Infection............... Chapter 5 (13:24-13:28): Leprosy on a Burn..................... Chapter 6 (13:29--13:37): Bald Patches............................ Chapter 7 (13:38, 39): Dull White Spots......................... Chapter 8 (13:40-13:46): Baldness................................. Chapter 9 (13:47-13:59): Discoloration of Garments............
275 277 281 288 289 291 292 294 295 330
PORTION OF METZORA Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
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323 324 325
PORTION OF ACHAREY MOTH................................
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Chapter 1 (16:1-16:34): The Yom Kippur Service............... Yom Kippur Service Reading................................. Chapter 2 (17:1-17:16): Slaughtering Animals................... Covering the Blood............................................ Chapter 3 (18:1-18:5): Sexual Laws............................... Gentile Customs Martyrdom Chapter 4 (18:6): Incest............................................. Chapter 5 (18:7): Parents........................................... Chapter 6 (18:8): A Stepmother................................... Chapter 7 (18:9): A Sister.......................................... Chapter 8 (18:10): Grandchildren.................................. Chapter 9 (18:11): A Half Sister................................... Chapter 10 (18:12): A Paternal Aunt.............................. Chapter 11 (18:13): A Maternal Aunt............................. Chapter 12 (18:14): An Uncle's Wife.............................. Chapter 13 (18:15): A Daughter-in-Law.......................... Chapter 14 (18:16): A Sister-in-Law............................... Chapter 15 (18:17-18:30): Other Forbidden Relations...........
329 354 387 392 396 397 399 402 405 406 407 407 408 409 409 409 410 410 411
Leviticus 12
CONTENTS PORTION OF KEDOSHIM.. . . . .. .. . . ... . . .... ..... ... ... .... . . . . ..
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Chapter 1 (19:1-19:22): Holiness Laws.............. Paying Wages.................................................. Crossbreeding Animals........................................ Agricultural Mixtures :................................. Shaatnez Laws of Shaatnez Chapter 2 (19:23-19:32): Forbidden Practices.................... Orlah............................................................ The Fourth Year Planting..................................... Reasons for Orlah Divination , , . . . .. Respect.......................................................... Chapter 3 (19:33-19:37): Interpersonal Relations................ Chapter 4 (20:1-20:27): Penalties..................................
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Chapter 1 (21:1-21:9): Priestly Laws.............................. Laws of Priestly Defilement................................... Permitted Relatives............................................. The Mandated Corpse......................................... Honor Due a Priest............................................ Chapter 2 (21:10-21:15): The High Priest........................ Chapter 3 (21:16-21 :24): Blemished Priests....................... Chapter 4 (22:1-22:16): Priestly Purity........................... Chapter 5 (22:17-22:25): Blemished Animals..................... Chapter 6 (22:26-22:33): Acceptable Animals.................... Chapter 7 (23:1-23:3): Special Days: The Sabbath.............. Chapter 8 (23:4-23:8): Passover................................... Work on Festivals.............................................. Trapping and Plucking........................................ [ vii
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Contents The Permissible Area.......................................... Slaughtering.................................................... Fire.............................................................. Preparing from One Yom Tov to the Next.................. Grinding Kneading. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baking and Cooking r ••••..•••••.•••••••••••••••. '," Eggs Laid on Yom Tov Extinguishing.... .. . .... Business. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carrying on Yom Tov Burial............................................................ Eruv Tavshilin.................................................. Festival Rejoicing.............................................. Chol HaMoed Laundering. .. .. .... .. .. . . .. . . Cases of Loss................................................... Doing Business................................................. Building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Writing '" Marriage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Sanctity of Chol HaMoed Chapter 9 (23:9-23:14): The Orner................................ Chapter 10 (23:15-23:22): Counting the Orner; Shavuoth...... Pirkey Avoth Counting the Orner............................................ Sefirah Customs ~....... Chapter 11 (23:23-23:25): Rosh HaShanah....................... Reasons for the Shofar........................................ The Shofar...................................................... Sounding the Shofar........................................... Chapter 12 (23:26-23:32): Yom Kippur........................... Laws of Yom Kippur.......................................... The Pre-Fast Meal............................................. The Ahstinences Minors.......................................................... The Sick........................................................ Chapter 13 (23:33-23:44): Sukkoth............................... The Sukkah
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[ ix ] Laws of the Sukkah Dwelling in the Sukkah....................................... Importance of the Commandment. The Four Species............................................... The Ethrog The Lulav....................................................... The Myrtle..................................................... The Willow..................................................... General Laws................................................... Taking the Lulav . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . ..
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Allusions (24:1-24:4): The Lamp................................ (24:5-24:9): The Showbread.......................... (24:10-24:12): The Blasphemer....................... (24:13-24:23): Penalties for Blasphemy..............
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PORTION OF BE-HAR.............................................
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Chapter 1 (25:1-25:7): The Sabbatical year...................... Reasons for the Sabbatical year.............................. Chapter 2 (25:8-25:23): The Jubilee............................... Cheating........................................................ Articles Where There is No Ona'an Cheating with Words.......................................... Chapter 3 (25:25-25:28): Redemption of Land................... Chapter 4 (25:29-25:34): Houses in Walled Cities............... Chapter 5 (25:35-25:38): Helping Others......................... Laws of Interest................................................ Interest Defined................................................ A Touch of Interest............................................ The Business Contract......................................... Other Laws..................................................... Chapter 6 (25:39-25:46): Slaves................................... Chapter 7 (25:47-26:2): Slaves of Gentiles.......................
243 245 247 251 255 257 260 262 265 271 272 272 273 274 278 283
PORTION OF BE-CHUKOTH-AI
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Chapter 1 (26:3-26:13): Rewards for Obedience.................
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Chapter 2 (26:14-26:26): Punishment for Disobedience......... Chapter 3 (26:27-26:46): Destruction and Repentance.......... Chapter 4 (27:1-27:8): Endowment Valuations................... Chapter 5 (27:9-27:34): Endowments of Animals and Real Estate
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INDEX
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Numbers 13
CONTENTS PORTION OF BEMIDBAR
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Chapter 1 (1:1-1:19): The Census ,.-.. -::.. "Count the Heads" "According to the Names of Each Male" Reasons for the Census An Allegory The Time and Place Israel and the Nations......................................... Count the Census.............................................. apter 2 (1:20-1:21): Reuben..................................... apter 3 (1:22-1:23): Simeon..................................... apter 4 (1:24-1:25): Gad........................................ apter 5 (1:26-1:27): Judah......................... apter 6 (1:28-1:29): Issachar.................................... apter 7 (1:30-1:31): Zebulun...... apter 8 (1:32-1:33): Ephraim.................................... apter 9 (1:34-1 :35): Manasseh ;................. apter 10 (1:36-1:37): Benjamin................................. apter 11 (1:38-1:39): Dan....................................... apter 12 (1:40-1:41): Asher..................................... apter 13 (1:42-1:43): Naphtali.................................. pter 14 (1:44-1:47): The TotaL................................ A Puzzle Resolved............................................. pter 15 (1:48-1:54): The Levites............................... Why the Tribe of Levi was Small............................ pter 16 (2:1-2:9): The Camp: Judah to the East............ Significance of Their Petition................................. The Banners and Jacob's Blessing............................ Insignias and Colors........................................... Lettering Inscription........................................... Positioning the Banners pter 17 (2:10-2:16): Reuben to the South.................... pter 18 (2:17): The Tabernacle on the March................ pter 19 (2:18-2:24): Ephraim to the West pter 20 (2:25-2:31): Dan to the North....................... [vii]
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9 11 14 14 15 15 16 16 17 17 17 18 18 19 20 21 22 25 26 27 28 30 31 32 34 35 35 36
Numbers 13 Contents
[ viii ]
The Israelites at Rest.......................................... The Israelites When Travelling............................... The Well of Miriam........................................... Chapter 21 (2:32-2:34): The Camp as a Whole.................. The Three Blessings Chapter 22 (3:1-3:4): Genealogy of Aaron...... Chapter 23 (3:5-3:10): Status of the Levites...................... Chapter 24 (3:11-3:13): I~ Place of the First-Born.............. Chapter 25 (3';14-3:39): Census of the Levites Chapter 26 (3:40-3:45): Census of the First-Born............... Chapter 27 (3:46-3:51): Substituting the Levites........ ..... .... Redeeming the First-Born..................................... The Inconsistency Resolved Chapter 28 (4:1-4:16) Duties for Kehoth Transporting the Tabernacle.................................. Chapter 29 (4:17-4:20): Precautions for the Kehothites......... To Avoid Conflict.............................................. Providing for Levites and Paupers........................... A Story.........................................................
39 41 42 43 44 46 48 49 50 56 57 58 59 60 61 66 67 68 69
PORTION OF NASa...............................................
75
Chapter 1 (4:21-4:28): Duties of Gershon........................ Chapter 2 (4:29-4:37): Duties of Merari.......................... Chapter 3 (4:38-4:49): Tally of Gershon and Merari............ Chapter 4 (5:1-5:4): Purifying the Camp......................... Exclusion of the Impure....................................... Chapter 5 (5:5-5: 10): Offerings ~... . . .. Confession before God Repentance..................................................... The King and his Ministers The Moral...................................................... Full Confession of Sin......................................... Exhortion to Penance.......................................... A Parable Applied............................................. Confession and Restitution................................... Priestly Tithes and Charity................................... A Tale
75 77 78 80 80 82 83 86 88 89 92 98 102 108 109 110
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[ixJ
Contents
Rabbi Yochanan and the Child............................... Chapter 6 (5:11-5:31): The Suspected Adulteress............... A Story of Two Sisters........................................ Measure for Measure.......................................... Chapter 7 (6:1-6:21): The Nazirite ;........................ The True Nazirite.............................................. Detailed Laws of the Nazirite................................. King Yannai Endows the Nazirite .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Chapter 8 (6:22-6:23): The Priestly Blessing..................... Chapter 9 (6:24): The First Blessing............................... Chapter 10 (6:25): The Second Blessing.......................... Chapter 11 (6:26): The Third Blessing............................ Chapter 12 (6:27): Reciting the Blessing.......................... The Priestly Blessing Explained Laws of the Priestly Blessing Chapter 13 (7:1-7:11): The Leader's Offering.................... Gifts of the Princes............................................ King David Transports the Ark.............................. Chapter 14 (7:12-7:17): The Dedication Offering: Judah....... The Offering of Judah Decoded.............................. Qualifications and Attitudes.................................. An Apt Parable................................................ Self-Conceit and its Evils..................................... A Revealing Episode........................................... Morality Tales.................................................. Chapter 15 (7:18-7:23): The Second Day: Issachar Chapter 16 (7:24-7:29): The Third Day: Zebulun............... Chapter 17 (7:30-7:35): The Fourth Day: Reuben............... Chapter 18 (7:36-7:41): The Fifth Day: Simeon................. Chapter 19 (7:42-7:47): The Sixth Day: Gad.................... Chapter 20 (7:48-7:53): The Seventh Day: Ephraim............ Chapter 21 (7:54-7:59): The Eighth Day: Manasseh Chapter 22 (7:60-7:65): The Ninth Day: Benjamin............. Chapter 23 (7:66-7:71): The Tenth Day: Dan................... Chapter 24 (7:72-7:77): The Eleventh Day: Asher.............. Chapter 2S (7:78-7:83): The Twelfth Day: Naphtali Offerings and the Existence of Israel The Torah Summarizes........................................
113 115 124 125 128 129 131 135 137 140 140 140 140 141 144 154 155 158 161 162 166 170 174 177 179 182 188 191 191 194 197 200 202 205 208 210 212 213
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Contents
[x
PORTION OF BEHA' ALOTHEKHA .
217
Chapter 1 (8:1-8:4): Lighting the Lamp.......................... THE STORY OF CHANUKAH............................. The Name "Chanukah" .. The Story of Judith............................................ Laws of Chanukah............................................. The Lights...................................................... Positioning the Lights......................................... Time of Lighting............................................... The Oil The Appropriate Blessings.................................... Order of Kindling the Lights................................. Ai HaNissim Prayer........................................... Torah Reading for Chanukah................................. An Apt Analogy............................................... Why Seven Lamps?........................................... Chapter 2 (8:5-8:22): Inaugurating the Levites................... Chapter 3 (8:23-8:26): Levitical Terms of Service................ Chapter 4 (9:1-9:8): Passover in the Desert...................... Chapter 5 (9:9-9:14): Making up the Passover Offering........ Chapter 6 (9:15-9:23): Divine Signs to Move On............... Divine Signs.................................................... Chapter 7 (10:1-10:10): The Trumpets........................... Trumpets and Signals......................................... Chapter 8 (10:11-10:28): The Journey from Sinai............... The First Journey :............. . Chapter 9 (10:29-10:34): Chovev.................................. Moses Convincing Jethro..................................... Chapter 10 (10:35-10:36): The Ark Goes Forth................. Chapter 11 (11:1-11:15): Complaints............................. The People Complain.......................................... The Demand for Meat A Physician's Diet............................................. Superior Food.................................................. Chapter 12 (11:16-11:22): The Promise of Meat................. Seventy Elders Appointed..................................... Chapter 13 (11:23-11:35): The Quail Eldad and Medad The Quail.......................................................
217 219 225 226 237 238 238 238 239 240 242 244 246 249 250 251 255 256 260 261' 262 265 266 268 269 272 273 277 279 279 283 286 289 295 296 300 304 307
Numbers 13 [xi]
Contents
Chapter 14 (12:1-12:3): Miriam and Aaron Complain.......... Tzipporahs Complaint........................................ Chapter 15 (12:4-12:13): Miriam's Punishment.................. The Nature of Prophecy...................................... Aaron's Plea.................................................... The Prayer for Miriam.......... ...... ..... ... ........ ... ..... Talebearing Prevented by the Ari Chapter 16 (12:14-12:16): Miriam Quarantined.................
310 311 315 317 324 325 326 328
PORTION OF SH'LACH
333
Chapter 1 (13:1-14:10): Exploring the Promised Land.......... Elijah Teaches About Leadership............................. Joshua's Change of Name.................................... Testimonials to the Land...................................... Tisha B'Av Chapter 2 (14:11-14:25): Threat of Destruction................. God's Anger.................................................... Chapter 3 (14:26-14:45): The Decree of 40 Years Wandering.. Chapter 4 (15:1-15:16): Meal Offerings for Sacrifices........... Chapter 5 (15:17-15:21): The Dough Offering................... The Laws of Challah.......................................... Units and Measures........................................... Special Conditions '::". . . . . . . Chapter 6 (15:22-15:26): Communal Offering for Idolatry\..... Chapter 7 (15:27-15:31): Individual Offering for Idolatry...... Chapter 8 (15:32-15:34): A Man Gathering Sticks on Sabbath\ Chapter 9 (15:35-15:36): Penalties for Sabbath Violation....... Chapter 10 (15:37-15:41): Tzitzith-ÂŤ Tassels...................... The Laws of Tzitzith The Tzitzith Threads.......................................... Examining the Fringes.........................................
333 337 340 343 357 362362 370 375 378 379 380 385 388 391 394 396 3\98 40'2 404 412
NOTES..
419
INDEX
439
Numbers 14
CONTENTS PORTION OF KORACH............................................
1
Chapter 1 (16:1-16:19):.............................................. Chapter 2 (16:20-16:22): Chapter 3 (16:23-16:35): Chapter 4 (17:1-17:5): Chapter 5 (17:6-17:8): Chapter 6 (17:9-17:15):.............................................. Chapter 7 (17:16-17:24): Chapter 8 (17:25-17:26): Chapter 9 (17:27-17:28): Chapter 10 (18:1-18:9):.............................................. Chapter 11 (18:8-18:20): Gifts of Priesthood Chapter 12 (18:21-18:24): . Chapter 13 (18:25-18:32): Levites' Priestly Gifts. . . PORTION OF CHUKATH . .
..
.. .
67
Chapter 1 (19:1-19:22):.............................................. Specifications and Regulations The Ceremony of Purification................................. The Ruling of Rabbi Eliezar. .. .. . ... The Red Cow in History Chapter 2 (20:1-20:6): Chapter 3 (20:7-20:11):.............................................. Chapter 4 (20:12-20:13): The sin of Moses and Aaron .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Waters of Dispute......................................... Chapter 5 (20:14-20:21):
67 71 74 75 78 78 81 80
Chapter 6 (20:22-20:29): Moses Prepares Aaron
.. .
1 24 26 36 39 41 44 49 51 52 56 58 60 62 62
~6
90 91 96 99
[vii]
Numbers 14 Contents
[ uiii
I
Chapter 7 (21:1-21:3): Chapter 8 (21:4-21:16):.............................................. Nachash and Seraph From "Judgment" to "Mercy"................................. The Copper Snake in History.... . . . . . .. .. . . The Six Acts of King Hezekiah Chapter 9 (21:17-21:20): Song of the Well Chapter 10 (21:21-22:1): Symbolic Meaning of the Verses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Og is Killed.....................................................
104 108 120 122 123 123 129 132 139 146
PORTION OF BALAK
147
Chapter 1 (22:2-24:25):.............................................. Balaarn's "Blessing" and "Curse" .. The Ten Wonderous Creations A Heretic is Answered. . . .. . . .. .. . . .. . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. .. . . About a Jewish Maiden........................................ - The Curses Turned into Blessings. . .. .. .. . ... . .... .. .. . . ... . .. The Messianic Age Foreseen. .. .. . . .. .. . .. .. . . .. .. . .. . . . .. . . .. . Chapter 2 (25:1-25:3): Israel Sins with Moabite Women.............................. Chapter 3 (25:4-25:9): The Twelve Miracles...........................................
147 160 167 186 187 202 208 212 212 217 221
PORTION OF PINCHAS
223
Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter
223 229 231 234 236 237 237 239 239 240 241 242 243
1 (25:10-25:17): 2 (25:16-25:18): 3 (26:1-26:4): 4 (26:5-26:11): Meal Offerings for Sacrifices............. 5 (26:12-26:14): 6 (26:15-26:18): 7 (26:19-26:22): 8 (26:23-26:25): 9 (26:26-26:27): 10 (26:28-26:34): 11 (26:35-26:37): 12 (26:38-26:41): 13 (26:42-26:43):
Numbers 14 tix]
Chapter 14 (26:44-26:47): Chapter 15 (26:48-26:51): Chapter 16 (26:52-26:56): Chapter 17 (26:57-26:65): Chapter 18 (27:1-27:5):.............................................. Chapter 19 (27:6-27:11): The Laws of Inheritance. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . Chapter 20 (27:12-27:16): Chapter 21 (27:17):................................................... Chapter 22 (27:18-27:23): Chapter 23 (28:1-28:8):.............................................. The Daily Sacrifice............................................. Chapter 24 (28:9-28:10): Chapter 25 (28:11-28:15): Chapter 26 (28:16-28:25): Chapter 27 (28:26-28:31): Chapter 28 (29:1-29:6):.............................................. Chapter 29 (29:7-29:11): Chapter 30 (29:12-29:16): Chapter 31 (29:17-29:19): Chapter 32 (29:20-29:22): Chapter 33 (29:23-29:25): Chapter 34 (29:26-29:28): Chapter 35 (29:29-29:31): Chapter 36 (29:32-29:34): Chapter 37 (29:35-30:1):
Contents
..
243 243 246 250 252 257 260 265 266 267 270 275 279 281 283 285 288 290 291 292 293 293 294 294 295 295
PORTION OF MATTOTH
305
Chapter 1 (30:2-30:17): The Census................................ Vows and Oaths................................................ Laws of Nedarim Nullifying a Neder Nedarim Requiring a Petach What is a Petach Reviewing a Neder The Text For Nullifying a Neder (Hatarath Nedarim) Explanation of the Text......................................... Vows Uttered Incoherently....................................
305 305 311 318 319 320 322 324 326 331
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IxJ
The Factor of Age.............................................. Vows of Self-Denial............................................ Nebuchadnezzar Avenges Violation of an Oath.............. Chapter 2 (31:1-31:12):.............................................. The Plea of Moses Answered.................................. Moses' Inner Struggle.. .. .. Chapter 3 (31:13-31:20): Chapter 4 (31:21-31:24): The Laws of Purging Vessels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Immersion of Vessels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 5 (31:25-31:54): Chapter 6 (32:1-32:4): Chapter 7 (32:5-32:15):.............................................. Chapter 8 (32:16-32:19): Chapter 9 (32:20-32:42): Legally Binding Stipulations. . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. . . The Double Stipulation " . .. .. . . .. .. . Implicit Teachings...... . . .. .. . .. .. . Historical Instances "
331 335 337 339 341 311 350 353 355 357 360 366 371 375 376 379 380 384 385
PORTION OF MASSEY
389
Chapter 1 (33:1-33:39):.............................................. A Torah Sage Extends Hospitality... . ... . . It Happened to King Solomon ,. . Chapter 2 (33:40-33:49): Chapter 3 (33:50-33:56): ,.................................... Chapter 4 (34:1-34:15): ,',................................... Chapter 5 (34:16-34:29): Chapter 6 (35:1-35:8): Chapter 7 (35:9-35:34):.............................................. A Death Avenged.............................................. Chapter 8 (36:1-36:13):.............................................. The Fifteenth Day of Av The Sentries of Jeroboam are Removed....................... Bethar and Bar Kochba . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cutting of the Trees............................................ The Daughters of Israel Rejoice.. .. . . . . . . .. .. . The Covenant Reaffirmed.. . . . . .
389 398 400 404 405 408 411 414 417 420 429 433 434 435 438 439 441
Deuteronomy 15
CONTENTS
Author's Introduction................................................ PORTION
OF DEVARIM .
1
Chapter 1 (1:1-2:1) Moses' Introduction.......................... Admonishment.. . . .. . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . Chapter 2 (2:2-2:8) Encountering Esau Chapter 3 (2:8-2:16): Encountering Moab........................ Chapter 4 (2:17-2:30): Encountering Ammon.................... Peace............................................................ Gentile Cooking................................................ Gentile Bread................................................... Forbidden Gentile Foods...................................... Chapter 5 (2:31-3:32): Last Episode in the Desert............... otes Index................................
xi
1 40 158 171 180 188 195 197 199 202
231
.
251
Deuteronomy 16
CONTENTS Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Moshe Rabeinu pleads with God to be allowed to enter the Holy Land. Reasons are given for this refusal and the advantages of living in the Land of Israel are mentioned . . . . Resignation of Moshe regarding alien cults.
to the verdict
1
and warning 45 of Israel. of the horby Rome. fasts com. . . . . . ..
116
Designation of the three cities of refuge on East side of land of Israel. Laws concerning refuge for unwilful killer. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
214
Description of summons to prepare for receiving Second set of Ten Commandments. . . . . . . . . . ..
223
The Ten Commandments (Second). Beginning of discussion on these and details of first Two -against worshipping other gods and sin of idolatry . . . ..
225
Third Commandment. Not to mention the Name of God in vain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
230
Chapter 8
Fourth Commandment.
..
232
Chapter 9
Fifth Commandment.
Honor due to parents
. . . ..
239
Chapter 10
Sixth Commandment.
Against
. . . . . . ..
243
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Moshe's forewarning about backsliding Fall of Jerusalem. Exile, and vivid account rors of the siege by Babylon and then Tisha BeAv and laws pertaining to the memorating the loss of homeland. . . . .
[vii]
Observance
of Shabbat
Murder.
Deuteronomy 16
Contents
[ viii]
......
Chapter 11
Seventh Commandment. Against adultery
Chapter 12
Eighth Commandment. Prohibition of stealing ...
246
Chapter 13
Ninth Commandment. Against Perjury
••
248
Chapter 14
Tenth Commandment. Prohibition of coveting ...
249
Chapter 15
Continuation of previous commandment
Chapter 16
Exhortation to steadfastness in Faith
Chapter 17
The Shema - its recital and laws relating to it
Chapter 18
Warning concerning conduct in the Promised L~nd 297
Chapter 19
Continuation of theme of Chapter 18 .........
300
Chapter 20
Retrospect - rescue from Egyptian bondage
302
Chapter 21
Caution against in the Promised the Mitzvot and a choice people
••••
0.'
244
.......
249
..........
....
251
..
260
association with idolatrous peoples Land and further appeal to observe call to awareness of responsibility as . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 306
Deuteronomy 17
CONTENTS PORTION OF EKEV Chapter 1 (Deut, 7:12-7:16) Reward and Punishment. Chapter 2 (Deut. 7:17-7:26) Laws of Idolatry. Chapter 3 (Deut. 8:1-8:18) The Purpose of Human Suffering. Laws Relating to the Meal. The Virtue of Humility. Chapter 4 (Deut. 8:19-8:20) Idol Worship. Chapter 5 (Deut. 9:1-9:29) Sin of the Golden Calf. Chapter 6 (Deut. 10:1-10:11) . . . . . . . Tablets of the Law. Aaron's death. Chapter 7 (Deut. 10:12-11:9) . . . . . . . Fear of God. Chapter 8 (Deut. 11:10-11:12) . . . . . . Superiority of the Land of Israel. Chapter 9 (Deut. 11:13-11:21) . . . . . . Laws of Prayer and Mezuzah. Chapter 10 (Deut. 11:22-11:25) . . . . . Future Conquests.
1 7 17
59 60 . . . . . . . . . . . .
70
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
76
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
82
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
84
. . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
PORTION OF RE'EH Chapter 1 (Deut. 11:26-11:28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Blessing and Curse. Chapter 2 (Deut. 11:29-12:19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Worship in the Beit HaMikdash. Chapter 3 (Deut. 12:20-12:28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Laws Regarding Meat Consumption. Chapter 4 (Deut, 12:29-13:1) , Prohibition of B'al.Tosif Chapter 5 (Deut. 13:2-13:6) True and False Prophets. [vii]
104
107 III 128 135 137
Deuteronomy 17 Contents Chapter
6 (Deut. 13:7-13:12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Laws of the Inciter to Idolatry. Chapter 7 (Deut. 13:13-13:19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Ir HaNidachat. Chapter 8 (Deut, 14:1-14:2) Prohibition Against Excessive Mourning. Chapter 9 (Deut. 14:3-14:8) Kosher and Non-Kosher Animals. Chapter 10 (Deut. 14:9-14:21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Kosher and Non-kosher Fish and Fowl. Chapter 11 & 12 (Deut. 14:22-14:27) Tithes. Chapter 13 & 14 (Deut. 14:28-15:6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Laws of Shemittah. Chapter 15 (Deut. 15:7-15:11) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Laws of Charity. Chapter 16 (Deut. 15:12-15:18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Laws of a Hebrew Servant. Chapter 17 (Deut. 15:19-15:23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Laws of a First-Born Animal. Chapter 18 (Deut. 16:1-16:8) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Passover. Chapter 19 (Deut. 16:9-16:12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Counting the Orner and Shavuot. Chapter 20 (Deut. 16:13-16:17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Sukkot PORTION OF SHOFTIM Chapter 1 (Deut. 16:18-16:20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Judicial System. Chapter 2 (Deut. 16:21) Prohibition of an Asherah. Chapter 3 (Deut. 17:1) ;.......... Prohibition of a Blemished Sacrifice. Chapter 4 (Deut. 17:2-17:7) Idolatry. Chapter 5 (Deut. 17:8-17:13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. The Rebellious Elder.
[ viii] 143 146 149 151 155 158 163 168 173 177 180 185 187
191 210 211 213 217
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1
Chapter
Contents
6 (Deut. 17:14-17:20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. The Laws of Monarchy. Chapter 7-8 (Deut. 18:1-18:5) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Priestly Gifts. Chapter 9 (Deut. 18:6-18:8) System of Priestly and Levitical Service. Chapter 10 (Deut. 18:9-18:20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Prophecy. Chapter 11 (Deut. 19:1-19:10) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Cities of Refuge for an Unintentional Murderer. Chapter 12 (Deut. 19:11-19:13) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Barring an Intentional Murderer from a City of Refuge. Chapter 13 (Deut. 19:14) Prohibition Against Tampering With One's Neighbor's Property. Chapter 14 (Deut. 19:15-19:21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Laws of Witnesses. Chapter 15 (Deut. 20:1-20:9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Laws of Warfare. Chapter 16 (Deut. 20:10-20:18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Laws of Siege. Chapter 17 (Deut. 20:19-20:20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Respect for Nature During a Siege. Chapter 18 (Deut, 21:1-21:9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Laws of Eglah Arufah. Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
223 238 242 245 254 260 262
263 269 276 278 279 285
Deuteronomy 18
CONTENTS THE PORTION OF KI TETZEI
1
Chapter
1 (21:10): Law of the Captive Woman.............
3
Chapter
2 (21:15): Law of a Man With Two Wives........
8 .
Chapter 3 (21:18): Law of the Rebellious Son..............
12
Chapter
16
4 (21:22): A Body Should Not Hang Overnight...
Chapter 5 (22:1): Return of Lost Object...........
... . .. ...
19
Chapter 6 (22:4): Raising a Fallen Animal
25
Chapter 7 (22:5): Not Wearing Clothes of the Opposite Sex
26
Chapter 8 (22:6): The Mother Bird and Her young........
27
Chapter 9 (22:8): Protecting a Roof & Uniform Vineyard Planting...........................................
30
Chapter
10 (22:10): Forbidden Mixtures
32
Chapter
11 (22:12): Tzitzit
35
Chapter
12 (22:13): False Charges
Chapter
13 (22:20): Immoral Wife...........................
43
Chapter
14 (22:22): Adultery................................
44
Chapter
15 (22:23): Violated Betrothed
44
Chapter
16 (22:25): Assaulted
Betrothed
Chapter
17 (22:28): Assaulted
Maiden in a Field
Chapter
18 (23:1): Father's
Chapter
19 (23:2): Castrated
of Infidelity.............
in a Field.........
Wife............................ Man...........................
36
46 47 48 49
Chapter 20 (23:3): Not Marrying a Mamzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
50
Chapter 21 (23:4): Not Marrying an Ammonite or Moabite
51
Chapter 22 (23:8): Law of Edomites and Egyptians.........
55
Chapter 23 (23:10): Rules of Hygiene in an Army Camp..
57
Deuteronomy 18 [ 1'; ]
COtIlellIs
Chapter
24 (23:16): Slave Seeking
Refuge..................
Chapter
25 (23:18): Sin of Prostitution
61
Chapter
26 (23:20): Not Charging
Interest
63
Chapter
27 (23:22): Pledges
to G-d..
......... ........
64
Chapter 28 (23:25): Eating While Working Your Neighbor's Vineyard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
66
Chapter 29 (23:26): Eating Neighbor's Field..........
67
Chapter
Made
60
While Working Your ..................................
30 (24:1): Laws of Divorce.........................
68
Chapter 31 (24:5): A Newly Married Man and Forbidden Security.........................................
74
Chapter
32 (24:7): Kidnapping...............................
75
Chapter
33 (24:8): Leprosy
76
Chapter
34 (24:10): Laws of Security.
Chapter
35 (24:14): Paying
Chapter
36 (24:16): Visiting
Chapter
37 (24:17): Protecting
Chapter
38 (24:19): The Forgotten
Chapter
39 (24:20): Leaving
Chapter
40 (25:1): Laws of Lashes..........................
Chapter
41 (25:5): Yibbum
Chapter
42 (25:11): Law of the Rodef
Chapter
43 (25:13): Honest
Chapter
44 (25:17): Obliterating
THE PORTION
a Wageman
...................... Promptly.
Sins of Parents
80
on Children..
82
the Downtrodden...........
83
Sheaf...................
the Last Fruit
85
Unpicked.......
and Chalitzah........
78
~6 88
...........
92 99
Weights
100
the Memory
of Amalek
.. 102
OF KI T A VO
109
Chapter
1 (26:1): Law of Bikkurirn
109
Chapter
2 (26:12): Law of Tithes
120
Chapter
3 (26:16): Reward
for Keeping
G-d's
Commands
.. 126
Deuteronomy 18
Chapter
4 (27:1): Building
a Stone
Chapter
5 (27:9): The
a Nation
135
Chapter
6 (27:11): Mt. Eval and Mt. Gerizim
136
Chapter
7 (27:15): The
Curse
of Idolatry
Chapter
8 (27:16): The
Curse
of Disrespect
Chapter
9 (27:17): The
Curse
of Moving
Chapter
10 (27:18): The
Curse
of Tripping
Chapter
11 (27:19): The
Curse
Chapter
12 (27:21): The
Chapter Chapter
Jews Become
Altar
For G-d
.: 138 for Parents
140
a Boundary
140
the Blind
141
of Perverting
Justice
141
Curse
of Violating
a Father's
13 (27:22): The
Curse
of Lying With an Animal .. 142
14 (27:23): The
Curse
of Violating of Striking
Chapter
16 (27:25): The
of the Fatal Bribe
Chapter
17 (27:26): The Curse
Chapter
18 (28:1): Blessing
Chapter
19 (28:15): The
Evil Which
Chpater
20 (28:69): The
Covenant
Chapter 21 (29:1): Forty in the Desert
Curse
a Neighbor :........
of Failing to Uphold the Torah
of Following
Years
Wife 142
a Sister
Chapter 15 (27:24): The Curse in Secret
Index
129
G-d's
Word
143
143 143 144 145
Will Befall Us For Sins 153 at Horeb
of G-d's
186
Leadership 187 193
Deuteronomy 19
CONTENTS
THE PORTION
OF NITZA VIM
1
Chapter
1 (29:9): The
Chapter
2 (30:1): Repentance
Chapter
3 (30:11): The
Availability
Chapter
4 (30: 15): Free
Choice
THE CATES
Covenant
of the Torah
Chapter
2 (31:7): Joshua;
Chapter
3 (31:14):
THE PORTION
for New Leadership the Torah
Final Preparations a Torah
Scroll
Chapter
1 (32:1): Moses'
Chapter
2 (32:44): Presenting
Chapter
3 (32:48):
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Song
93
the Song
Commanded
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of Writing
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3
42
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THE PORTION
and Restoration
OF TESHUVAH
THE PORTION
The
Renewed
134
to Die
HABRACHAH Blessings,
143
Chapter
1 (33:1): Moses'
Chapter
2 (33:7): Judah
150
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3 (33:8): Levi
159
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4 (33:12):
Chapter
5 (33:13): Joseph
Benjamin
Reuven
137
145
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o (33:18): Zevulun:
Chapter
7 (33:20): Cad
175
Chapter
8 (33:22): Dan; Naftali
17b
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9 (33:24): Asher;
The
Chapter
10 (34:1): Moses'
Death
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death of sons,393 grave of, 123 Abraham, 202, 219 birthplace, 440 fiery furnace, 436 ff. fifty-eight years old when Noah died,401 God's portion, 419 sterile, 415 and Tower of Babel, 415 youth, 430 ff. Abortion, 251, 327 Acco. 222 Adam, Book of, 282, 305 clothing, 123, 279, 404 commanded not to eat meat, 253 creation, 221 ff. died on Friday, 306 curses of, 275 greets man at death, 306 intelligent, 120, 254 repentance of, 281, 284, 302 sacrifice of, 281 sin, 263 ff. tail, 245 twenty-six advantages, 282 visits Patriarchs, 307 Adultery, 194, 196, 251 Africa, 38 Akiba, Rabbi, 284 Alexander the Great, 35, 40, 311 Alexandria, 41 Alexandrians, 154 Alfasi, Yitzchak, 7 Alkabetz, Shlomo, 203 Almosnino, Moshe, 11 Amazons, 38 Amidah (prayer), 58, 238 Androgynos, 258 Angel of Death, 95, 178, 186, 259, 277 Angels, 20, 94 accompanying man on Sabbath, 209 creation of, 54, 63, 120 guardian, 63 and man, 121 names, 95 no power to create, 110 song, 57
Animal husbandry, 303 Animals, fear man, 380 feeding, 364 good, 177 look downward, 121 not resurrected, 201 soul, 116 why killed in flood, 35.5 Antoninus, 4, 211, 233 Apes, 310, 421 Aramaic, Talmud written in, 7 Targum,17 Archangels, 58 Aristotle, 93, 414 Ark, plan of, 343 Arlah (trees), 196 Asher Yatzar, 117, 167, 176 Ashi, Rav, 5 Assyrian Empire, 399 Astrology, 90 ff., 100, 430 Athens, wise men of, 269 Attributes, Justice and Mercy, 365 Aurochs (R 'em), 356 Azriel (angel), 95, 192 Babylon, 228, 370 Babylonian Empire, 399 Baghdad, 248 Balaarn's donkey, 122 Bar Mitzvah, 89, 231 Benefit of doubt, 12 Beth HaMikdash (see Temple) Birds, created of water and earth, 100 created on fifth day, why, 106 Blasphemy, 252 Blessing, Asher Yatzar, 117, 167, 176 astronomical phenomena, 93 clothing, 214 covering of blood, 292 four original rivers, 249 HaTov VeHaMetiv, 214 immersion, 151 kosher slaughter, 291 lightning, 224 lunar, 75 H. Mediterranean Sea, 67 mountains, 63 natural wonders, 63
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SheHeCheyanu,
213
solar, 89 strong winds, 52 thunder, 224 tzitzith. 165 vain, 49 Blessings, morning, 167 one hundred daily, 173 ff. Torah, 45 ff. Torah reading, 47 ff. Blood, covering, 292 eating, 252 Body and soul. judgment, 233 Burial. 228 Cain, and Abel. 285 ff. death of, 301, 304 sign of. 296 sister, 283, 285, 290 Calendar, lunar, 83 Canaan, cursed, 395 Capsali, Eliahu. 403 Caro, Yosef, 9 Castration, 252, 392, 396 Cemeteries, flooding of, 315 Cemetery, leaving, 161 Challah,274 Chambers, Other, 192 ff. Seven, 182 ff. Chanina, Rabbi, 387 Charity, 95, 196 from this book, 23 Chisda, Rav, 124 Chiya, Rabbi, 167, 255, 321, 339 Chiya bar Abba, Rabbi, 356 Childbirth, 192, 274 Children, 124 Ff., 339 commandment to have, 126 death of. 186, 195 punished for parents' sins, 371 Chu/ (phoenix), 363 Circumcision, 196, 283, 315 Clothing the poor, 279 Cornet, 93 Commandments, seven universal. 250, 295 six hundred thirteen, 1 two hundred forty-eight positive equal limbs, 1, 115 Completion of good deed, 63
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Confession, 297 Constantinople, 149 Consumption (angel), 186, 195 Corruption, 341 Creation, belief in, 329 book of (see Sefer Yetzirah) conditions of, 181 elements of, 108 Nissan or Tishrei, 51,227,286,287, 306 no effort for God, 219 order, 106 natural and miraculous, 217 ten things on first day, 51 twilight of. 122 Crossbreeding, 252 Curses (see Serpent, Woman, Adam) Cutha (Abraham's birthplace), 440 Cyrus, 247 Danger, avoiding, 386 Daughters, 321 David, prayed that evil forces be contained, 61 Day, follows night, 54 of God is a thousand years, 278 journey, 86 Days, of week, astrology, 92 Dead, communion with, 201 Death, 241, 277, 441 and Adam's sin, 307 declaration before, 14 only mentioned with first ten genera tions, 441 Death penalty, needs eyewitnesses, 384 Deism, 414 Defecation, 163, 166 (also see Asher Yat-
zar) Demons, see Shedim Dervishes, 410 Dinur, River, 58, 107, 184, 187, 190 Divine Inspiration, 202, 412 Divine Presence, departure of, 281 on six hundred thousand, 125 in west, 276 Dog, given to Cain, 296 mated in Ark, 366 Dragons, 101, 203 Drunkenness, 399 Dualism, 65 Earth, four names, 70 sin of, 293 size of. 70
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Index daughter of,.322 Garden of Eden, 52, 201, 246, 276, 368 Alexander the Great, 39 Gehenom (or Gehinom) (see Purgatory) Genealogy, reason for, 423 Gentiles, 196, 197 righteous, 252 Gestation period, 268 Giants, 326 God,1 Creator, 39 fear of, 99 knows future, 329 name, 220 respect for, 49 no bribes to, 72 place, 232 rest, 207 ff. unity, 65, 107, 436 Gog and Magog, battle, 103, 394 Good Urge, enters at thirteen, 197 Gopher wood, 342 Gossip, 195 Great Assembly, 3 Greek, writing Torah in, 398 Hadrian, 332 Hai Caon, 7 Haircut, 162 Ham, marital relations in Ark, 366, 394 punished, 392 Haman, 399 Hanania, Mishael and Azaria, 3, 393 Hands, washing, 161 Haehkaoa, 230 Havdalah, 272, 331 Head covering, women, 274 Heart, not to eat, 387 Hebrews, 408 Heh, crown on, 219 Heliogenesis. 106
Hesger, 23 Homosexuality, 251, 324 Hot Springs, 370 Hour, division of, 83 Humanoids, 70 Humility, 96, 228 Idolatry, 251, 299 beginnings of, 308 Immersion, 328 on wedding day, 148 Immortality, 278, 280 Incest, 194, 251
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338 ff. 39 Kareth (see Excision) Kedushah, 58 ff. Kenan, 311 Korah, 122, 181 Kosher animals, 375 Languages, 420 Laws of nature, 104 Leap year, 86 ff. Lekha Dodi, 203 Levi, headed academy, 441 never worshiped idols, 441 Leviathan, 102 Light, primeval. 53, 74, 212 Lightning, blessing, 224 Limbs, two hundred forty-eight, 114,248, 250 of soul. 235 Lion, 112 Longevity, 318 ff. Love of neighbor, 11, 172 Lunar blessing, 75 ff., 333 Lunar calendar, 83 ff. Luria, Yitzchak, 183 Luz (see Resurrection Bone) Maimonides, Moshe, 8, 87, 117, 132, 148, 161, 318 Makhpelah, Cave of, 182, 284 Manna, for World to Come, 57 Man, and angels, 121
[ 504 epitome of creation, 178 goal of creation, 109 if creation beneficial, 206 microcosm, 165 superior to animals, 120, 165 why created on sixth day, 169 Marriage, 124 ff. advantages, 255 Marital relations, 153 ff. before journey, 140 in Ark, 373 Masturbation, 125, 194, 324, 371 Mazal Tov, 324 Meat, forbidden to Adam, 213 permitted to Noah, 382 Meditation, 94, 117, 228, 236 Mediterranean Sea, blessing for, 67 Meir, Rabbi, 56 Menstruation, 274 (also see Niddah) Messiah, 203 Messianic age, 273, 277 Metals, seven, astrological influences, 90 Meteorite, 93 Methuselah, 316 death of, 352, 374 Michael (angel), 51, 57, 58, 185, 232 Midrash, composition of, 5 Mikvah,145 Miracle, needs base, 332 Miriam's well, 122 Mishnah, 202 composition of. 4 Mizrachi, Eliahu. 9 Mizrachi. Yehudah, 22, 32 Monday, not to begin job on, 65, 201 Month,111 lunar, 83 Moon, diminished, 75 Mordecai, 400 Moriah, Mount, 249, 257, 27l Morning Blessings, 167 Moses, 400 cave of, 123 death of, 3 grave of, 122 humility, 96 prayed for his people, 355 staff of. 122 Mountains of Darkness, 38 •. Mourning of sage, 98 Murder, 251 long-term effects, 293 victim, 184
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Names, given by Adam, 254 making up original, 410 Nations, reason for, 419 seventy, 91, 411, 412 Nebuchadnezzar, 393, 399 Nehuniah ben HaKana, prayer, 31 New Moon (see Rosh Chodesh) Niddah, 129 H., 274 bloodstain, 137 immersion, 145 H. purification, 141 H. Nile River, 225, 226, 247 Nimrod, 403H., 430 H. Nineveh, 406 Noah, birth, 315 born after Adam died, 316 born circumcised, 315 invented farm implements, 315 no children until five hundredth year, 320 originally named Menachem, 316 and Shern, academy, 440 wife of, 300 North, open, 96 Nun, inverted, 442 Oath, repetition considered an, 376 same in Hebrew as week, 199 Obscenity, 351 Og, 357, 366 Oneg, has same letters as Nega, 190 Other Side, 194 Passover offering, 286 Persian empire, 399 Philistines, 406 Phoenix (Chui), 363 Planets, 85 Praise, 350 Prayer book, 183 Prayer, Nehunia ben HaKana, 31 preparation for, 162 in presence of nakedness, 395 Pregnancy, 283 Priestly blessing, 324 Prosecutor, angel named Ketz, 340 Ptolemy, 40 Punishment, before age one hundred, 320, 348, 371 Purgatory, 69, 114, 178 creation of, 63
names twelve Put, kingdom Pygmies, 69,
of, 193 months in, 370 of, 470 406
Rabba bar bar Chana, 101, 327 Rain, 221 ff. benefits, 222 blessing for, 225 prayer for, 223 reason needed, 226 Rainbow, 122 blessing, 388 Rambam (see Maimonides) Ramban, 74 Rape, 98, 156, 251 Raphael, 51, 95, 192 Rashi,9 Raven, 292 fed Elijah, 367 mated in ark, 366 Red Sea, splitting of, 66, 181 R'em (see Aurochs) Repentance, 207 Respiratory diseases, 100 Resurrection, 284, 331 bone, 337 Rif, see Alfasi, Roman Empire, 398 Rosh Chodesh. 84 Rosh HaShanah, 211 judgment, 195 Ruach HaKodesh (see Divine Inspiration) Sabbath, 196, 296 adding to, 204 angels accompanying one on, 232 blessing of, 210 candles, 274 myrtle, 232 revealed to Adam, 284 spice, 212 three meals, 190, 216, 394 World to Come, 218 Sacrifice, 19 Samaritans, 360 Sambatyon, 201 Sand, 66 Sannecherib, 393, 399 Sanhedrin, 99, 184 Satan, 231, 433, 437 Saul, King, 29 Sayings, ten of creation, 209 Scale of Righteousness, 189
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[ 506 needs body, why, 234 three parts of, 232 unborn, 191 when it enters body, 234 Speech, proper, 351 scru tinized, 194 Stars, if intelligent, 93, 94 number visible, 92 Sterilization, 299 Stealing, 251 Story, Benefit of the Doubt, 12 Evil Urge as a Harlot, 167 Kedushah, 60 Lunar Blessing, 82 The Three Princes, 24 True Wealth, 28 Strength, 36 Suicide, 384 Sun, 85 cycle of, 91 and moon, dispute, 74 why created after earth, 106 Tablets, of Ten Commandments, 122 Tachash (animal), 279 Tallith,393 small, 164 Talmi,42 also see Ptolemy Talmud, Babylonian,S Jerusalem,S Targum, 207 Tefillin, 393 Temple, 202, 228, 249, 257, 290 Ten Generations, 317 Tetragrammaton, name of mercy, 219, 365 Three weeks, the, 215 Thunder, blessing, 224 Tigris River, 248 Toledoth, 218, 277, 338 Torah, blessings, 44 chronology, 21 error in, 19, 48 giving of, 1 goal of creation, 43, 64, 199, 208 lamp, 22 letters of, 187 like sacrifice, 19 miracles with, 22 mysteries, 19 not stories, 19 nothing redundant, 17 oral, 1, 39 original interpretation, 128
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200
in morning, 160 Waters, lower, 64 Wealth, 28, 36, 239 Wedding, helping at, 258 Winds, four, 51 Wisdom, 36, 154 Witchcraft, 252 Women, blessings of, 173 creation, 256 not to walk behind, 112 ten curses of, 274 World to Come, 102 Sabbath, 203, 218 Writing, 305 Yahrzeit, 88 Year, in ancient times, 318 lunar, 83 solar, 86 Yefeth, oldest son of Noah, 320 Yehoshua ben Chananya, Rabbi, 154,221, 268 ff., 332 Yehoshua ben Karcha, Rabbi, 329 Yehoshua ben Levi, Rabbi, 212 Yehudah Gaon, 7 Yehudah the Prince, Rabbi, 4, 8, 211, 233 Yeshiva, 8 Yetzer HaRa (see Evil Urge) Yosi ben Pazi, 29, 153 Yochanan, Rabbi, 4, 28, 322, 339 Zodiac,
Washing
hands,
91, 112
161
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108 421 258, 380, 381 277 263, 278 127 413 315, 316 404 308 441
5:29 6:3 6:4 6:7 6:8 6:9 6:14 6:18 6:21 7:11 7:12 7:13
330, 330, 327 338, 337 305, 372 356, 364 371 365 357
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Aaron, 381 death of sons, 359 Abba, R., 47, 204, 411 Abba Chilkiah, 450 Abba Shaul. 254 Abimelekh, 20, 36, 263 f, 275, 293 323, 277, 472 H, (see Sarah) Abraham, 455 accepting gifts, 71 astrologer, 89 blessing, 20 business, success in, 18 chose exile, 311, 509 circumcision of, 148, 311 kept commandments after, 151 no children before, 20, 276 required commandment, ISO f (see Yom Kippur) daughter Bacon, 380 death, 439, 462, 466 descendants, thirty, 437 family, 346 and four kings, 310 God's friend, 21 greatest man alive, 105 healing sick, 18 healing stone, 19, 287, 379 f Hebron, leaves, 274 lived in, 263 High Priest, 80, 119 joumeys, two, 5 kept commandments, ISO king, 78 knew mysteries, 195 learned hospitality from Shem, 300 leaves home, 310 made people bless for food, 300 minted coin, 15 misdeeds, 103,275 mother, AmatheJai, 441 name, change of, 121 equals two hundred and forty-eight, 18
r.
letter Heh added to, 18 meaning, 121 partner in creation. 21 Philistines. in land of, 273 portion of God. 90 possession of land, 362 prophet, 24, 267 proselytes. 22 star, Jupiter, 90 sterile. 15, 38 tests, ten. 310 ff three feasts of. 282 Torah study. 24 tree. 303 visits Ishmael 291 f (see Fiery Fumace) Abram, not to use, 121 Academy (see Yeshivah) Academy of Shem and Eber, 323, 343, 351, 453, 454, 469, 484, 513 Academy on high, 480 Acha, R., 421 Achai, R., grave of, 382 Achashverosh, 96, 480 Achiman. Sheshai and Talmi, 350 Active pursuit of good, 262 Adam, 4 cloak, 470, 495, 501 creation of, 335 and Eve, burial. 365, 374. 377 joined,427 God fed, 302 sword of, 513 Adllm, denotes Jew, SOl Adisha (Ishmael's wife). 547 Adith (Lot's wife) (see lrith) Adultery, 189, 284 Afllrfemon, S66 (see Balsam) Afterlife, 304 Afternoon Service, 429, 430 ff Aging, began with Abraham, 379 Ahasuerus (see Achashverosh) Ahllvllth Tzion (book). 538 Ai,23 Akedah, 309 ff. 349. 416, 427
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Anokhi,294 Antari (garment), 545 Antoninus (emperor), 456, 562 birth, 152 Apha,semon (see Afarsemon) Apostate, 286 Arab,408 Aram, 366 Aram Nachor, 9 Aram Naharairn, 9, 394 near Char an, 518 (also see Padan Aram) Aramaea,96
Arba Kan'[oth, 262 Argument,
388
572
Ark,299 hospitality in, 300 Arrow, slaughter with, 490 I\shkelon, 364 Ashkenazic rite, 540, 548, 551, 563 Ashmedai, 180, 397 Ashrei (prayer), 246, 431 Asphalt, 53 Assyria, 443 Astrology, no power over Israel, 89 Atah Chonantanu (prayer), 432 Atheism, 87, 412 Attribute of Justice, 520 Aurochs (,'em), 16, 528 Avimelekh (see Abimelekh) i.voth Olam (patriarchs), 21 Azazel, 469 Azney Yehoshua (book), 539 Babylon, 80 custom of, 138 Babylonian empire, 96 Bacoll (Abraham's daughter), 380 Bagdad,443 Balaam, 87, 507 Balak,58 Balsam, 504 (also see Afarsemon) Banaah, R" 254f, 544 Banniah ben Yehoiada, 180 Bar Kapara, 421 Bar Mitzvah, feast, 283 Bar Thalmion, 114 Barekhu (prayer), 540 Barefoot, 281 Barukh SheA mar (prayer), 245 ff, 540 Barleycorn, 375 Barocas, David N" 567, 568 Bathsheva, 253 Battering ram, 224 Battle, fainthearted in, 59 Beard, 123 Bed (see Proscruslrean) Bedtime, forgiving others at, 271 Beer Sheba, meaning, 296 Beet, 548 Beged, indicates rebellion, 502 Belief. 281 Belshazzar, 96 Ben Sirah, 307 Benjamin, 381 Berakhia, R, 302
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a.
Gomel,166 HaTov VeHaMetiv, 424 for host, 308
SheHaKol, 177 SheHeChiyanu, 424 not said over fragrances, 503 mourners', 465 not on measured things, 476 responding to, 110 vegetables, 176, 567 when required for precept, 159 wine, 177 Blind, 281, 427, 499 Blood, first in disease, 256 Bravery, 317 Breaking bread, host, 308 Breasts, exposing, 280 Bribery, 419 blinds, 486 Bridegroom, portion of, 378, 389, 556 B'rith,296 meaning of, 95 B'rith beyn HaBetharim (see Pact) B'rith Shalom (book), 538 Bulimia (disease), 491 Burial. 366 committee, 463
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Index began with Isaac's birth, 98, 102, 449 four hundred years, calculation, 98 Exodus, 78 Eyn Mishpat 52 Eyn Yaakov (book), 11, 213, 522, 540, 569 Ezekiel, 206 Ezra, 478 Famine, 27, 310, 472 Fast day, smelling fragrances, 505 Fatima, 291, 547 Festivals, three, 80 Fiery Furnace, 6, 73, 117, 197, 310, 386 (also see Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah) Fig, premature, 173 "saintly," 174 Firmaments, seven, 337 Firstborn, portion of, 284 priest, 467 vestments, 495 (also see Birthright) Flax water, 243 Flexabili ty, 97 Flood, 57, 264 Forgiving others, 270 Fortunetelling, 419 Fragrances, blessing over, 503 ff Frankincense, 505, 567 Fraud, 520 Free will, 401 "French," 557 Funerals, 363 ff Gabriel, 32, 167, 168, 174, 189, 220, 226, 471 Gamaliel, Rabban, 104, 163, 238, 459 Garden of Eden, 344, 429, 433, 500, 501, 502 Garments, stretching, 496 Gehenom (see Purgatory) Gemarah (Talmud), 521 Gentile, graves not unclean, 501 martyrdom not required, 82 World to Come, have portion in, 364 Gerar, 261 f, 273 allusion, 480 Gevir, acronym, 160 Giants, 350 Gibeah,234 Gibeonites, 270, 388
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Heart, 58 Hebron, 49, 60, 234, 262, 314 321, 34". 345, 352, 394 fruit, 417 Helen, 126 Hen, crowing like rooster, 421 Heretics, 238 Hezekiah, King, 163, 380 Horn, of ox, 98 Hidden things, seven, 488 Hidur, 191 High Holy Days, 213 High Priest, 79 must be unblemished, 119 Hiram, king of Tyre, 65 Hodu (prayer), 540 Holy Land (see Land of Israel) Homosexual acts, 74 rape, 234f Homosexuality, 134, 189, 223 Honesty, 520 Hoshaya, R., 44 Hospitality, 194, 297 ff, 402 accepting, 222 committee, 297 outlawed in Sodom, 189 Host, 308 breaks bread, 464 obedience to, 307 returning to, 37, 307 Household, must teach, 149 Humility, 45, 342, 353 Huna, Rav, 1l0, 481 death of, 368 Husband and wife, Divine Presence between, 31 Hymen, 434
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Index Omen, 402, 414 permitted, 419 seeking, 395 Onan (mourner), 213 Opportunity for good, not to wait for, 212 Or Chadash (book), 566 Orange blossom, 567 Osberos, king of Egypt, 25 Other Side, 138 Outhouse, 420 Pact between Halves, 94, 151, 311, 509 Padan Aram, is Charan, 517, 569 Pain, began with Isaac, 379 Pakad (meaning), 276 Pantaloons, 542 Pantomime, 456 Paper, pa'aple of, 460 Parable, king angry at son, 107 king orders son to be killed, 338 landlubbers not afraid of sea, 91 leaving slave to son, 66 removing king's thorns, 84 spying on king, 488 stork and lion, 483 two prisoners, 110 undefeated general, 355 Parents, honor, 494 Parshath HaTamid (prayer), 431 Parsley, 548 Parthia, 126 Paschal lamb, 138 Passover, 30, 32,35, 57, 78, 90, 172, 177, 174, 277, 338, 488, 492, 549 fast before, 141 Isaac born, 278 Patriarchs, 378 restricted to three, 21 symbol for descendants, 31, 80, 96 Torah study of, 24 Payment, delaying, 257 Peace, 293 Penis, touching, 390 Pennyroyal, 505, 567 Perach Mateh Aaron (book), 540 Persian Empire, 80, 96, 98 Pesukey DeZimra (prayers), 2,45f Pethach HaOhel (book), 549 Peyoth, 123 Pharaoh, beginning, 25 meaning, 26 pride, 65 why punished by Exodus, 106
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Ra'athan (disease), 32, 264 Rabbah, 168, 172 Rabbah bar Ahavah, 501 Rabbi,270 Rachel and Leah, born, 484 Rahabam,38 Ram of Abraham, use of, 343 Rambam (see Maimonides) Ramban, letter of, 47, 342 Ransoming captives, 73 Rape, 268, 284, 462, considered robbery, 266 (also see Homosexual rape) Raphael, 167, 168, 174 Rashi. 11 Rav, 110, 420 Rava,31 Raven, 485 mated in ark, 302 Rebeccah, 344, 396 ff birth, 346, 392, 416 marriage, at three years old, 423, 426, 448 at fourteen, 426 resembled Sarah, 435 why barren, 449 Reconciliation, 294ÂŁ Red Sea, splitting of, 102, 312, 408 Rejuvenation, 422 Rekion,25 Relatives, not to reject, 43 R'em (aurochs), 16, 528 Resh Lakish, 103, 369 Reshith Chakhmah (book), 3'84 Respect, 167 Resurrection, 17, 384 bone, 538 dew, 521 Reuben ben Istrobli, 114 Reward and punishment, combined, 57 Rhinoceros, 528 Righteous, tested, 76 (also see Saints) Roman Peninsula, 50, 512 f Romans, 396, 459, 478, 512 festival pilgrimage, 140 Rome, 80, 302, 495 empire, 98 outlawed circumcision, 152 Rose, 505 Rosh Chodesh, 431 ÂŁ Rosh HaShanah, 106, 325, 339
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Index Scapegoat, 469 Sefer HaZikhronoth (book), 534 Seir, Mount, 512 Semen, emission, 128 Sela (coin), 375 Senate, Roman, 457 Sennecherib, 65, 182 Sephardic rite, 540, 548, 551, 563 Sepphoris, 358 Servants, 391 Services (see Morning, Afternoon, Evening) Seth, 374 Seudath Habra'ah, 462 H Seven universal commandments (see Universal) Sex determination in womb, 489 Sexes, mingling of. 281, 304, 463 Sexual morality and immorality, 128, 189 Shaatnez, 305 Shadow, 508 Shai LeMoreh (book), 540 Shamir, 179 Sharecropper, 486 Shechitah, 550 with arrow, 490 She'e/oth U'T'shuvoth (see T'shuvoth) She'erith Yehudah (book), 535 Shekel. 375 half,4oo Shekhem Massacre, 118 Shekhinah (see Divine Presence) Shem, 113, 283, 300, 341, 377, 441, 454, 495, 513 circumcised Abraham, 149 death, 484 high priest, 69 Malkhi-zedek, 68 (also see Academy) Shema Sh'/omo (book), 556 Shimon bar Yochai, Rabbi, 84, 103, 113, 207, 240, 240, 284, 304, 318, 334, 383, 493, 495, 501 (see Elazar) Shimon ben Gamaliel. Rabbi, 152, 208, 494 Sh'ma, 238, 259, 385 Sh'muel (Rabbi), 420 Sh'muel bar Nachmani, R., 367 Shochet, 131 Shofar, 339, 385 Showbread, 78 Sh'tey Yadoth (book), 566
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Talmid Chakham (see Scholar) Talmud,521 six orders, 502 Tamarisk, 298 Targum, 208 Tears, gate of. 237 Tefillin. 80, 123, 247, 385, 389 Tefutzoth Yehudah (book), 553 Teli,520 Temper, 258 Temple, 99, 237, 276, 343 destruction of, 430, 478, 511 first, 478 second, 478, 482 third, 479 Ten Commandments, 278, 312, 400 Israelites died at each word, 521 Ten Days of Repentance, for Abraham's ten tests, 311 Ten generations, Adam to Noah, 311 Ten miracles in Egypt, 312 Ten nations of Canaan, 96 Ten sayings of creation, 311 Terach, 4, 269, 283 considered old, 147 repented, 6, 97, 102 Terumah, 410 Test, reason for, 316, 319 Thirty families, 437 Thirty-six saints, 532, 539 Thorn, in foot, 420 Thoughts, reading, 489 Throne of Glory, 332 Tiberias, 456, 544 Tifereth HaGershoni (book), 569 Tigris River, 394 Tikkun 240, 542 Tikkun Yesachar (book), 552 Tithing, 69, 408 Toast, 110 Tobacco, 505 Toledoth Adam VeChavah (book), 536 Torah, education, 10 mysteries, 439 oral, 474, 421 scholars (see Scholars) scroll, 389 study, 208
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U'bha LeTzion (prayer), 208 Ukba, Mar, 87 Ulai, meaning 'to me: 419 Ulterior motives, 58 Undergarment, 545 Undertaker, 254 Unicorn, 528 Universal Commandments, Seven, 82, 216, 219, 562 Ur Casdim, 392 VaYehi, indicates woe, 65, 258, 369, 396 Vidas, Eliahu de, 384 Vinegar, 481 Violet (flower), 506, 568 Visiting sick, 19, 159 Vital, Chaim, 421 Voice, recognition, 499 Vologeses, 126 Wadi,477 Washing, after meals, 231 f before Minchah, 431 before Priestly Blessing, 103 before worship, 239 in morning, 305 Water, annuls magic, 405 rose for Rebecca, 398 Wealth, secret of, 489 Weaning, feast, 282 Wedding ceremony, 393
Il1dex Weight, units of, 375, 376, 399, 554, 557 Well, of Hagar, 290 omen, 420 Western civilization, 489 Western Wall, Divine Presence at, 76 Wicked, like dead, 4 gazing at, 486 Widower, marrying son first, 437 Wife, honor due, 24, 31 husband should consult, 112 prayers answered first, 452 striking, 31 Wine, 521 equals seventy, 254 extracts secrets, 254 from creation, 500 remedy, 256f spilled, is blessing, 261 Woman, married (see Hair) merit, 385 mourning, 360 not to walk behind, 427 observant, 175 prayer, 243 ransoming, 74 time related observance, 385 Wood, for sacrifice, 324 World empires.Four, 80, 96, 98 WorIdto Come, 102, 159, 381, 454, 521 child has from first response of Amen, 209 Worms, examining for, 305 Writing, profession, 13
Yaaleh VeYavo (prayer), 430 f Yad Yose! (book), 538 Yafeh Eynaim (book), 549 Yafeh Mareh (book), 534 Yalkut Chadash (book), 548 Yavneh (see Iabneh) Yeheh Sh'meh, twenty-eight letters, 215 (also see Kaddish) Yehoshua, Rabbi, 104, 208, 482 Yehoshua ben Levi, Rabbi, 87, 280 Yehudah, Rabbi, 231 Yehudah, Rav, 366 Yehudah ben Kamosa, 307 Yehudah the Prince, Rabbi, 44, 303, 306, 367, 408, 456 birth, 152 charity, 301 death, 383, 440
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[ 584 ] Akedah, 310, 361 Torah reading, 359 Yom Teruah (book), 551 Yona, R., 421 Yonathan ben Amram, 301 Yosef, R., 74, 172 Yosef of Trani, 539 Yosi, Rabbi, 173, 204 f. 231, 298, 421, 523 Yotzer Or (prayer), 246 Zeira, Rav, 172, 411
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Alchemy, 613 Alexandria, 52, 640 Alfandari, Chaim, Rabbi, 619 Alimony, 167 Alinos (Eliezer's son), 119 Allepo, 107 Almonds, 407, 610 Alan, another in Greek, 183 Alon Bakhuth, 184 Aloth HaShachar, 133 Altabe, David F., 606, 643 Altar,fi95 in Benjamin, 537 Alum, 659 Amalek, 79, 214, 625 bastards, 212 commandment to destroy, 218 Amatzia (Isaiah's uncle), 636 Amen (response), 276, 282 Amenhotep I (pharaoh), 599, 643, 656, 665 Amenhotep II, 600 Amidah, 8, 276, 363, 527 eighteen blessings, 275 evening, compulsory, 98 Ammon and Moab, 121, 531 Amniotic Sac, 522 Amnon, 174 Amon (Egyptian deity), 655 Aries, 477 Amon-Ra, 655 Amorites, pre-eminent, 512 Amotz, brother of Amatzia, 636 Amtachath Binyamin (book), 635 Ana BeKhoach (prayer), 559, 667 Anah,210 bastard, 205 woman, 205, 217 Android, 314 Angel of Death, 34 Sarnael, 495 Angels, bless Abraham 137 created by good deed, 109 do not reveal names, 139 harmony, 135 no fixed names, 139 of Holy Land, 26 of L6~, exiled, 27, 28, 137 on worldly plane, 135
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Index Carthage, 666 Casket, 590 Cassia, 665 Castration, 339 Castro, Yaakov, Rabbi, 668 Cemetery, 277 Cedar Oil. 664 Census, 485 Centenar (currency), 652 Chadkam (Chamors father). 170, 179 Chaff, before grain, 215 Chagiz, Yaakov, Rabbi, 660 Chalitzah, 284 (see Levirate) Challah, 191 Chamor (person), 165f father (see Chadkam) Chananiah, Mishael and Azariah, 31, 292, 664 Chanina ben Chakinai, Rabbi, 321 Chanina ben Dosa, Rabbi, 153 Chanina ben Tradion, Rabbi, 321, 327 Chanukah, 351 Chapters, division, 638, 661 Charon, 3, 5 Chariots, reserved for royalty, 459 Charity, 281, 294 collecting, 297, 475 (also see Tzadakah) Charms, Kabbalistic, 277 Chasar (city). 219, 222, 627 Pirathon, 222 Chavatzaleth (plant), 608 Chavilah, 376 Chavillo, David, Rabbi, 619 Chazakah, 28 (see Homesteading; Status quo) Chen Tov (book). 615 Cherem, of Jacob's sons, 263, 453, 463 Chestnut, 83, 610, 622 Chibbut HaKever, 495, 658 Chilazon (see Murex) Childbirth, 366 death in, 191 Childless, like dead, 67 Children, before wives, 93, 130, 214 (see Sain ts) commandment to have, 285 death of, 401 good deeds like, 67 on the Sabbath, 195 prayer for, 75 Chisda, Rav, 193 Chivues, 165, 245
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I 676 I ritually unclean, 498 washing, 557 Corte (cutting off mourning), 668 Cowpea, 653 Crocus, 659 Culi, Yaakov, Rabbi, 619, 660 Cup, breaking at wedding, 653 Currency, 155, 255 Curse, inadvertent, 190, 441 (also see Saint) Cyprus, 627 Dan, birth, 69, 607 blessing, 529 lion, 651 Daniel. 664 Oath VeOirr (book). 648
Dauar SheLo 8a LeOlam, 37 David, 47, 62, 66, 107, 120, 151, 215, 296, 521, 529, 623, 635, 636 died Sabbath afternoon, 671 from Tamar, 286 killed Edom, 293 shepherd, 478 Day laborer, 41, 72 Dead, do not rest until body decays, four like, 67 interceding for living, 657 (also see Corpse) Death, first three days, 553 in one door and out the other, informing of, 415 (see Mourner) of infant, 553 on festival. 578 on Friday, 495 rather than sexual immorality, Deathbed, gift, 471 Deborah, 70,. 533 Deborah (Rebecca's nurse), 79 death, 183 Delphic Oracle, 613 Depression, 276 Diapers, washing on Sabbath, 195 Dinah, 376, 462, 620 age, 168 and Leah, difference, 163 birth, 75 buried in Arbel. 176 destined to be boy, 75, 162 "Canaanite," 469, 621 concealed from Esau, 117, 130, 148, 377 misdeed, 162, 163
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Index Elazar, Elazar Elazar Elazar Elazar Elazar Elazar
Rabbi, 350 ben Arakh, Rabbi, 209 ben Azatiah, 10, 662 ben Charsom, 310, 638 ben Dama, Rabbi, 321, 323 ben Perata, Rabbi, 327 ben Shamua, Rabbi, 56, 321, 334 ordained, 333 Elazar, son of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai. 209, 546 Eleh, denotes idolatry, 505 Eliezer, 7, 42, 45, 119 son, Alinos, 119 Eliezer ben Hyrkanos, Rabbi, 209, 322 reincarnation of Reuben, 323 Elijah, 157, 328, 653 from Gad, 531, 663 miracle of oil, 132 Pinches. 663 Eliphaz (Esau's son), 5, 112, 203, 231, 551 repen ted, 270 robbed Jacob, 5, 24, 43. 489 Eliphaz of Ternan, 205 Elisha, miracle of oil, 132, 318 Elohim, denotes angels, 138, 140 denotes judges, 138 denotes justice, 76 Embalming, mthods, 541f, 664f Embarassing another, 293, 587 Emek Yehoshua (book), 626 Empires (see World Empires) Ephes. Rabbi, 114 Ephraim, and Manasseh, blessing, 511 destined to be Jacob's sons, 502 full tribes, 503 before Manasseh, 507f birth, 380, 645 Jacob's student, 500 Ephrath, 189, 503 Enoch, son of Reuben, 269 Entering without warning, 449 Environment, improving, 160 Er. 469 birth, 272, 634 marriage, 634 age, 273 Erekh Lechem (book), 668 Erev Techumim, 155 (also see Techum) Esau, Adam's cloak, 238 battle with Jacob, 269 broke promise, 181 buried on Mount Seir. 548, 551 children, bastards, 203, 210
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[ 618 Favorite children, 238 Feet, 540 Ferege (robe), 644 Fetishes (see Teraphirn) Figurehead, ship, 276 Filbert, 610 Fire, of Hell, 294 Fish, 508f Flatterer, 129 Flattery, 129, 130 Flesh from living animal, 234 (!lee Sl!ven Commandments) Flood, 215 people avoided sexual immorality after, 43, 53, 167, 512 Foundation Stone (Evven Shethiyah), 35, 312, 639 Forgiveness, at bedtime, 21 story, $87 Four Empires (see World Empires) Four hundred men, 151 Four hundred years (see Egyptian exile) Fox and fish, parable, 326 Frankincense, 665 Funeral, washing hands after, 566 service (see Tzidduk HaD in) Gaash, 219, 224 Gabriel, 65, 247, 293, 318, 495, 453 oversees dreams, 351 taught Joseph, 371 Gad, birth, 71 blessing, 530 born circumcised, 607 first in Holy Land, 71 Gal Shel Egozirn (book), 647 Galanti, Moshe, Rabbi, 624 Garn, adds, 647 Gamaliel, Rabbi, 9 Garti, equals 613, 115 Gate of heaven, 33 Gaze, kills, 159 Gazelle, 532 Gehenom (see Purgatory) Gentile, corpse does not defile, 181 dealing with, 111 sexual intercourse with, 307 teaching Torah to, 276 (also see Seven Commandments) Geomancy, 612 Gerizim, Mount, 182 Giants, 207, 226 Gid, denotes harshness, 399
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Hand, near mouth, 165 Hapshepsut (Egyptian queen). 670 Harlots, help each other, 159 Hasmoneans, 664 Hatred, reciprocated, 241 Havdalah (prayer), Ill, 351 Hazel. 83, 610 Head, needs body, 586 Hebron, 3, 499, 628 king, Yafia, 227 mountain, 245 Heliopolis (see On) Hermaphrodite, 337 Herodotus (Greek historian), 664 Hezekiah, 121 High Priest, robe, 634 (also see Vestments) Hillel. 309 brother, Shevna, 528 poor, 528 Hindquarters (see Gid HaNasheh) Hineh, three times, 240 Hivites (see Chivites) Hod" (prayer). 334 Holy Land (see Israel. Land of) Holy of Holies, 35 in Benjamin, 416, 456, 537 Homesteading (cha;:<1kah), 28, 229, 539 Homing instinct, 5~2 Homosexuality, 283, 299, 376, 439 seduction, 337 Horites (see Chorites) Horses, 374 Hoseah, descendent of Reuben, 257 Hoshia. Rabbi, 152 Humiliating (see Embarassing; Shaming) Humility, 281 Huna, Rav, 193 Husk, before fruit, 215 Hyksos. 643, 649, 655 Hypocrites, 10, 238 Ibn Chaviv, Moshe, Rabbi, 615 Iddi, Rav, 193 Idols, destroying, 182 renouncing, 182 unclean, 100 l dra Rabbah (book), 207 lkkarin (drug), 507, 659 Illness, first, 493, 500 Impeachment, 9, 10 lmrey Noam (book). 648 lmrey Shefer (book), 619, 651
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Kaddesh (city). 670 Kaddish, graveside, 561f mourners, 580
Tithkabel, 475 Kill VeChomer (logic), 425f, 650 Kareth (excision), 274 K'uk (garment), 643 Kavanah, 495 Kedushah (prayer), 282
Index Kefitzuth
HaDerekh
(see Space, contrac-
tion)
Kenesseth
HaGedolah
(see Great
As-
sembly)
Kerem Shlomo (book). 669 Kesitah (coin), 154, 155 Kether Torah (book), 667 Kethubah, 307 Keturah. Keves,
25, 455. 514, 539. 666 610
Khnum (Egyptian deity), 655 Kid. blood like human. 258
Kiddush
HaShem,
408
Kidnap.
252, 320 robbery. 179 Kikar,645 (see Talent) Killing, worse than being killed. 118 Kimchi. Yehudah, Rabbi, 528. 663 Kimchi. Yosef, Rabbi, 601 King. can give death sentence. 291 respect for. 363, 475 Kings. eight, 215 Kissing, hand, 90 relatives, 43 Kittirn. 215, 626 Kitzur Sh'nei Luchoth HaB'rith (book). 635 Kol Bokhim (book), 639 Korach (Esau's grandson). bastard. 203. 212 Korach (Levite), 519 wealth, 482 Laban. 39f. 627 death, 185 king of (Beth) Choron, 219 Labdanum, 252, 253, 407f. 631. 648 Laborer (see Day) Ladder. of Jacob, 26, 30f Lag LeOmer (Lag BeOmer), 55 celebration, 56 Lance, 632 Languages, seventy, 371, 440, 544 Lashes, forty, 216 (see Stripes) Lashon HaRa, 34. 276 (see Slander) Leadership, 11 Leah, age at death, 197, 624, 628 buried in Makhpelah, 550 destined for Esau. 47. 48. 49, 163 first to thank God, 66 outgoing, 162
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Leket HaKemach
Maggid Mesharim (book), 657 Magic, 79, 97, 373 (see Occult) Magron (Pharaoh), 588, 670 Maharikash (Rabbi Yaakov Castro), 668 Maimonides (Rambarn). 315 Majority, following, 212 Make-up service, 131 evening, 8 Makhpelah, 201, 203, 286, 468, 492, 493, 538 Esau's head in, 548, 551 four couples in, 547 order of burial, 549 portal of souls, 494, 550 Rachel not in, 42, 503, 504 sealed, 550 Malach, messenger, 30, 113 Manasseh, birth, 380, 645 daughters, 534 in charge, 420f. 426, 438 of grain, 387 strength, 441, 447 translator, 396 (also see Ephraim) Manasseh and Ephraim, 188, 321 Mandrake, 72, 608 (also see Dudaim) Mantra, 612 Marital relations, dark, 52 in time of trouble, 379, 472 influencing unborn soul. 502 meditations, 44, 610 modesty, 126 thinking of other, 64 thoughts during, 84 woman requesting, 74 Marriage, by proxy, 288 Mars, 171 Tuesday, 621 Martyr, in World to Come, 335 Martyrdom, 326 Martyrs (see Ten) Masekhta (see Talmudic tract) Mash'chithim,
Maah (currency). 255 Maamadoth (readings). 12, 216 defined, 627 Macedonia, 627 Machanaim, 109, 628 Machlath, identified as Basemath, Machnimah (city), 219 Magdiel. 209 Rome, 218, 625, 627
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Index shepherd, 478 Moses, Aaron and Miriam, 341 death, 495 Moving, 132 changes destiny, 485f Mourner, 8 blessing, 186 informing, 415, 579f no audience with king, 543 removing shoes, 561 special place in synagogue. 571f Mourning, for wife, 284 laws, 552ff seven days (see Shivah) equal seven days of marriage, 554 Muktzeh, 194 Mule, 218 bred by Adam, 207 discovery, 206 Murder, 275 motives, 319 unsolved (see Eglah Arufah) Murex, 408 Musk, 408, 648 Mutations, 610 Mutilation, 171 Myrrh,665 Myrtle, for Sabbath, 157 Nabel of Carmel. 163 Nachalath Yaakov (book). 602 Nachman of Breslov, Rabbi, 283 Nachor, idolator, 107 Naggid U'Metzaveh (book), 634 Name, changing, 139 given by father or mother, 272 Naphtali, birth, 69, 70 blessing, 532 fleet footed, 90, 222, 447, 464, 547 singing, 533 Natrum, 664 Nazirite, 233, 536 Nebuchadnezz.ar. 197 idol of. 31 Nebuzedarin, 503 Nechemiah, Rabbi, 333 Nechuniah ben Hakana, Rabbi, 323, 667 Necromancy, 103, 613 Neilah (service), 351 Nefesh, 214 Negro couple, having white child, 84 Neith (Egyptian deity). 645 Nether (see Natron)
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Pac had Yitzchak
(expression), 107 meaning, 102 Pact between Halves, 232, 298 Palm wine, 665 Palti ben Laish, 278, 634 identified as Paltiel, 635 Papa, Rav, 307 Pappus, 326
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(weight),
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Ra (Egyptian deity), 645 (also see Amon-Ra) Rabbi, interpreter for, 9 Rachel, age at marriage, 49, 197, 198 and Leah, twins, 41 beauty, 48
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5hema (see Sh'rna) Shemayah and Avtalyon, 309 Sheol (purgatory), 261, 445 Shepherds, 655 saints, 478 Sheva Berakhath (see Seven Blessings) Shevir, king of Machnimah, 219 Shevna, brother of Hillel, 528 Shezbi, Rav, 193 Shiloh, 219, 521, 652 Moses, 661 Shilyah, 522 Tabernacle, 456 Shimon, Rabbi, 639 death, 322 Shimon ben Gamaliel, Rabbi, 90 death, 320, 323 Shimon bar Yochai, 9, 56, 209 cave, 156, 157, 619 cleansed field, 159 ordained, 333 resurrected dead, 159 Shimon brother of Azariah. 527, 622 Shimon HaTzaddik, 233 Shimon (son of Rabbi Yehudah the Prince), 132 Shittim wood, 654 Shivah (mourning) 568 Shma, 8f, 326ÂŁ, 335, 363 angels reciting, 516 bedtime, 12 interrupting, 475f origin, 515f response, 516 time for, 8 Shmuel HaKatan, 322 Shochet, 570 examining, 160 Shock, 450, 463, 464 Shoes, no blessing over, 256 Shofar, before Sabbath, 195 Shavevim, 283, 591, 635 Shrouds, 556ÂŁ Sick, visiting, 125 Sidon, 662 Sifethey Yeshenim (book), (see Davev) Silk,132 Simeon and Levi, 394 conspiracy, 248, 518 ish, 630, 647 (see Shecl.em Massacre) birth, 65, 60 cast Joseph into pit, 252, 396, 432
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Taamey HaMitzvoth (book). 667 Tabernacle, 499 wood for, 466 Table manners, 90 Talent (weight). 645 Tallith, and Tefillin, 122, 134 burial in, 55M Tallith Katan, 280, 451, 557 (also see Tzitzith) Talmudic tract, completing, 574 Tamar, 273, 521 Shern's daughter, 273, 291. 635 Shern's granddaughter, 634 Tamar II, rape of, 174 Tapuach (city). 219, 224, 627 Tapuchey Zahav (book), 635 Tar, 631 Taro root, 653 Tarfon, Rabbi, 321 Tarpik (coin). 638 Tarshish, 152, 375, 666 Techum (Sabbath journey), 95, 421, 422, 649 Tefillin, 347, 351 makes nations fear, 134 (also see Tallith) Temple, 23, 35, 514, 571 destruction, 30, 31, 323, 456 mourning, 57 neck, 457 on high, 494 Ten Commandments, tablets broken, 384 Ten Martyrs, 320, 458, 587 Ten Plagues, lice, 492 Tents, arrangement of, 99 Terach. 188 Teraphim, 94, 611
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daughter, 335 Trajanas, 640 Travel, 111 advice, 149, ISO, 462 Treasure, hidden, 482 Treaty, eating with, 104 Tribes, twelve, 25, 116, 262, 586 Tribute, 111. 121, 149 Truth, coloring, 585 T'shuuoth (see Teshuuotli) Tuesday, 172 Mars, 621 Tuman (garment), 643 Twelve (see Tribes) Tyre,132 Tyrrian purple, 650 Tzadakah, acrostic, 281, 282 Tzaddik (see Saint) Tzafanath Paaneach (Joseph), .376 meaning, 376, 645 Tzefu, champion of Esau, 551, 588 Tzelophchad, daughters of. 534, 663 from Manasseh, 534 Tziduk HaDiP1, 579, 671 Tzioni (book), 641 Tzitzith, 334, 408 (see Tallith) Tziveon, 210 Tzometh HaGidim, 143 Tz'on, etymology, 116, 614 Tzori, 631 Ukba, Mar, 293 Ula, 53 Uncircumcised, passion, 176, 178 Universal Commandments (see Seven) 655 Utz. 112
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Aviram,53 (see Dathan) Avnaim, 234 Ay,244
Balaam, 9, 11, 24, 30, 48, 52, 58, 128, 232, 239 death, 14 Bathhouses, 217 Bathroom, palace, 181 Bela ben Beor, 233 Benjamin, 151, 231 Beriah, 247 Beth Ne'eman (book), 239 Betzalel, Miriam's son, 29 Bithya, 50, 241 Thermuthis, 238 Blood,103 Border dispute, 197 Bowing, to God, 177 Building, 16 Bunkers, 39, 191 Burning Bush, 77ff Sinai, 81, 112 Caleb,235 Carthage, 232 Chanina, Rabbi, vii, xii, 229 Chanina ben Dosa, Rabbi, 100 Chanina ben Papa, Rabbi 42 Cherem,55 Childbirth, natural, 28 pain, 37 Children, bricked in walls, 34, 137, 143 Chiromancy, 39, 236 Chlslon, 236 Chiya, Rabbi, vii, xii, 229 Chushim, 233 Circumcision, 18, 27, 119, 148 Cohen-priest, 127 Commandments, universal, 26, 34, 54 (see murder) Consanguious marriage, 23 Consonents, 97, 104 Crocodiles, 193, 252 Culi, Makhir, Rabbi, xiii Cull, Yaakov, Rabbi, v Cush, war, 58
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Malol,233 Marriage, 4
MeAm
150
Kehath, meaning, 167 saw Pinch as, 168 Kernuel, 236
Kiddush
HaShem,
Kimchi, Yehudah, Kinkos,58
26 Rabbi, 165, 249
Kittim, 9 Korach,
169
Kutcha. 230 Laichen, oath, 160 Land, inheritance, 163 Lashon HaRra, 89, 151 Lebanon, 148 Leper, like dead, 70 Leprosy, 101 Levi, 4, 167 birth, 7 circumcision, 18, 149 death, 250 intellectuals, 18 lived longest, 6 no portion in land, 18 not subjugated, 18, 149 saw Moses, 167 special status, 18 Lion and Fox, parable, 181 Liver, 181 Luke, 9 Ma'ametz
Koach (book), 247
Magic, annulled by water, 103, 104 (see Occult, Sourcery) Maimonides, Moshe, Rabbi, 85 Makhpelah, Cave, 13
Lo'ez (book), v Meditation, 117 Mediterranean Sea, 188, 222 (see Egypt) Mem, closed, 161 Merari, meaning, 167 Mermaid, 254 Metatron, 77 Meteorites, 256 Methuselah, 247 Michah, idolator, 144 Michael,77 Minchah,78 Miracles, announced by prophet, 37 Miriam, 36 birth, 23, 150 bitterness, 23, 233 midwife, 24 name, 23 prophetess, 37, 38, 41 Mishneh LaMelekh (book), xi, 229 Mitzraim, 161 Mixtures, forbidden, 208 Mizrachi, Yehudah, xiii, 230 Moses, birth, 29, 32 date, 39, 50 born circumcised, 39 burned mouth, 48 death, 33 king of Cush, 60 meaning, 238 named Tov. 38 named Toviah, 38 names, 49 prophecy, 81 greatest, 38 returned to Midian, 134, 139 staff, 67, 108, 117, 240 spoke, 125 stuttered, 97, 104, 109, 174, 238 took crown, 47 Torah,29 Mouth, why only one, 174 Murder, 26, 34 Mystical powers, 54 Names, significance, 69 Nechemiah, Rabbi, 186 Nile, deity, 43, 183 rising, 183 No Ammon, 248 (see Arnon)
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Reuben, children, 166 Simeon and Levi, did not worship idols, 169, 170 ReueL 64 Rosaries. Avraham, Rabbi, 70, 241 Rosanes, Yehudah, Rabbi, xi, 229
Oath, Joseph, 245 Oaths, 113ff Occult arts, 161, 178 on bare earth, 202 on water, 103, 104 (see magic, sorcery) Occultists, death, 217 Octopus, 208, 254 Okka (weight), 108, 245 Optical illusion, 178 Orgies, 208
Pakod Pakad-ti,
93, 97, 98, 124, 163 honor, 6 Pasim, acronym, 150 Past-present tense, 122 Pathros, 233 Patriarchs, merit, 92 three, 92 Perashatn Derakhim (book), 241 Peretz, chldren, 3 Periah (circumcision), 121 Pesik, 81 Pharaoh, death 73 deity, 181 dream, 30 led work, 16, 19 new, 13 Pharaohs, chronology, 240 Pithom and Rameses, 16 Plagues, 95, 102 order, 117 Platinum, 245 Plural. deficient, 24 Pompeditha, xiii, 230 Prayer, 224 Propaganda, 216 Prophecy, angel. 38 levels, 83 Providence, 5 Parents,
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Storks, 60 Striking another, 55 Sundial. 220 Susipater, 10 Synagogue, ancient, 226 Tachpanches,
Tllnchumoth
Vegetarianism, 210 Vernacular, xiii Vision, psychological.
11, 233 El (book), 249
Tears, 73 Terach, idol. 147 Testimony, 254 Tetragrammaton, 243, 246 pronouncing, 93 Tharbis, Moses' wife, 239 Thermuthis, Pharaoh's daughter, 238 Thutmose IV, 233 Tifereth HIIGershoni (book), 254 Tifereth Yisrllel (book). 256
To'evah, 210 Torah, merit, 89 requires suffering, Tosefta, 229 Twelve Tribes, 175 Tzefo, 24, 233 battle, 8 Tzipporah, 66 name, 68
144
Urania, 253 Uzziah,70
80
War, Cush, 58 Esau, 8f Water, effects of, 185 (see Magic) Wealth, 8, 146 Women, 20
Yanai. Rabbi, 35 Yanyos, 24
(see J annius) Year, solar, 248 Yehudah, Rabbi, 186 Yerushalmi, Raphael Yitzchak, xi, xv Yitzchak, Rabbi, 152 Yochebed, 36 midwife, 24 second marriage, 38 Yochni and Mamre, 178 Yogurt, 230 Yosi, Rabbi, 101 Yosi ben Chanina, Rabbi, 25 Yovev. 233
Rabbi, v ,
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BIBLICAL QUaT A TIONS
Genesis 3:7 6:14 9:5 9:11 12:15 12:17 13:10 13:17 14:17 14:21 15:8 15:13
230 40 207 14 192 88 225 158 230 144 144 12,85,124,148,180
15:14 19 21:11 21:12 21:17 22:2 23:16 24:63 25:33 26:3 26:20 27 27:38
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of destruction, 176 guardian of Egypt, 174 guardian of Israel. 129 guards embryo. 140 Angel of Death, 32 Angels, advised against creating man, 231 crea ted on second day, 189 destructive, 70 armies of God, 8.1 (see mash'chith) manna, food of, 332 song, 102 stopped, 201f Anger, 280ff Animals, drank manna, 339 frightened Israelites in desert, 161 noxious types, 171 worshiped, 32 forbidden as sacrifice, 23 Antigonos of Sokho (sage), 48 Apostate Jew, forbidden to eat Paschal Lamb, 120 worse than gentile, 125 Aravoth, saints in, 248 Aries (Ta/eh), 62 fire, 63 first born, 82 animals sacred, 89 Paschal lamb' power of, 125 sign of Nissan, 62, 143 Aristocracy, Egyptian, 172 Ark, of covenant, 101 (see Joseph) Aroma of Iamb, 126 Arrows, 189, 214, 222 Assimilation, 63, 77, 250 Astrology, Amalek, 360f Egyptian, 174, 239 Astronomy, determines calendar, 47 determines new moon, 39ff Aton (sun god), 371 Attribute of Judgment, 191, 235 (see Elohim) Attribute of Mercy, 235 Aviram, 108 (see Dathan)
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397
Baal Tzephon, 161ff form of dog, 161 god of wealth, 164, 385 paralleled North Star, 164 temple and priests, 170 treasure, 17M Balaam, 155f, 214, 350 (seeOccult) Barak, 249 Batel be-shisim, 334 Bath Kol (prophetic echo), 308 Beadle (shamash), 119 Beer Sheva (book), 406 Berley Chayay (book), 401 Benjamin, first in sea, 196, 200 Benveniste, Chaim, Rabbi, 295 Beriah (Ephraim's son), 113, 406f Beth Din 39ff in Holy Land, 46 three judges, 44 (See Rabbinical Court) Bethos (student of Antigonos, q. v.), 48 Beyrl ha-arbayim (twilight), 53 Birlyamill Ze'ev (book), 382 Bird, sparrow, 95 tran, 98 Bithya (pharaoh's daughter), 90, 95, 245 Biurey Rabbi Yisrael isserlein (book), 372 Blood,59 Abraham, 83 merit of two bloods, 83, 126, 256 plague paralleled by sweet water, 264 recalled blood of Isaac bound, 72 sign on houses, 71 B'llei Sh'muel (book), 388 Boker (morning), 52 Bones, of Paschal Lamb, 121f Book of Remedies, 263 Breastplate, 336 Bricks, with bare feet, 67, 88 B'rith Beyn HaBetharim, 37, 109, 111, 113f, 129, 251 (see Abraham, decree) B'rith Shalom (book), 372
Caesarean section, 137 Caleb, age at Exodus, 406f survived desert 9 Calendar, 36H astronomical calculations, 47 Egyptian, 62, 375 list of months, 36 Rav Hillel arranged, 46 Canaan, 39, 145, 173f, 386 name for Holv Land, 149 son of Noah, '149 Capital punishment, 195 Capricorn, 64 Carrying, on Sabbath, 303ff Chalilah (calendar), 46, 374 Challah, 324 Chamushirn (one-fifth), 156f Chanania, 253 Chanina ben Dosa, Rabbi, 357 Chariot, 174f Charmchab (last Pharaoh), 391 Chazan, Shabbethai, Rabbi. 397 Chelakim (parts of hour), 48 Chevel Belley Yehudah (book), 369 Children, bricks, 227 Egyptian, 91 plague of first born, 89 sacrificed, 63 status, 132 Chisda, Rav, 342 Chiyya, Rabbi, 118, 285 Chol HaMoed, 74 redemption of child, 132 wedding, 132 Chur, 355, 359ff, 407 Circumcision, 56, 83,110, 120L 125ff, 176, 382 Mars, 84 tax of soul, 124f City of Dead, 91 Civil war, in Egypt, 65 (see First-born} Clay, 193 Clouds of Glory, 100, 103, 160, 213, 217 Clothing, carrying on Sabbath, 303ff from Egyptians, 27f head-dress (tacado), 399 overall, 400 Cohen-priest, 59, 88 blessing, 359 redemption of first-born, 131H
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exempt, 123 Commandments, not harmful, 78 positive, 146 universal, seven, 121, 292, 365 Constantinople, 292, 296 Coriander seed, 32.1, 335, 402 Cramps. 90 Creation, IBM Creator, 66 Crocodile, 15 Crypt, 101 Cubit, 398 Cult, 227 Daily offering, afternoon, 58 Dan, 351 Darkness, 1'7ff, 371 light, 20, 92 Purgatory, 17 Red Sea, 20 palpable at, 190 Date palms, 266 Dathan and Aviram, 108, 278, 280 David, 48, 208 royalty, 198 Day of Judgment, 118, 283 Deborah, 249 Decay, 340 "Decree of Law," 261 Derash Moshe (book), 390 Derush Sh'muel (book), 384 Destiny, 84
DeTzaK?1 ADaSh
BeAChaB,
263
Dinar (coin), 138 Divine Presence, 208, 253, 365 Divorce (get), 285 Doctor, 173 Dogs, 91, 101, 122 Baal Tzephon (q,v,), 161 indicate midnight, 30 no Israelite harmed by, 81 punish slanderer, 33 sense death, 32 statues/ 33 Dogtag,136 (seeOrphan) Domain (reshuth), for Sabbath, 2.96ff public, private, 399 Donkev, 178 'firstling, 148 Doorposts, 84 Doorway, 314, 401 Oar De'ah, '325, 340, 403 . (see Ceneration of Knowledge)
Double punishment, barred, 194ff Doubt, 209 Dram, 383 Dreams, 92 Drowning, like strangulation, 205 Drum, 247 Dumah (angel), 72 Dungeon, 87. 89, 90 Duty tax irnekhes), 124 Eagle, wings, 103 East wind, 195 Edam, 9, 239 Egyptian exile. reason, 351 Egyptians, opinion of Israel, 175 Elazar. Aaron's son, 50 Elazar ben Azariah, Rabbi, 252 Elders, 79 Eliezer, 252 Eliezer, Rabbi, 115, 253 Elim, 257, 26M Eliohaz. 211, 350 E1;him (God's name), 191 (see Attribute of Judgment) Emerald. 336 Enosh, 217 Erhod, 336 Ephraim, 111 Ephraimites, IlIff, 153, 158, 165f 188
Erev,
52.[
EruÂť, 304ff, 401 blessing, 317 courtyard, 308 agent for, 308f on ship, 320 Esau, 9, 63, .349, 353 Eshel Avraham (book), 379 Ethan Desert, 102, 155, 15M Shur Desert (q.v,), 256 Ethiopia, 111 Evil Urge, 140 leaven, 142 Samuel (q. v.), 366 Exile, Abraham's choice, 69f Exodus, bound to Sabbath, 66 chronology, 168 counting years from. 38 date, 55, 252, 405 in prayer, 143f laws of nature subjugated, 66 number of people, 18, 103f purpose, for Torah, 18 Ezekiel. 230 Ezra, 286
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chipazon,
13
69
Healing, 77 Heart, hardening, 1, 2, 4, 15f, 29, 35 Hebrew, alphabet, 277 language, 255 names, 254f Hekdesh (consecrated), 135 Herbs, bitter, 56, 63 romain lettuce, endives, 56ÂŁ Hezekiah, King, 263 Hieroglyphists, 176 (see Glyphs) Hillel, Rav, 46 Holy of Holies, 196 Holy Land, firstling animals, 148 Passover, 145 Homosexual rape, 351 Horeb,347 (see Sinai) Horses, 175, 205f, 225 House, 82f not leaving, 81 Humility, Moses, 84 Patriarchs, 85 Hypnotism, 31 Hyssop, 79 humility, 85 patriarchs, 85 (see Oregano) Ibn Ezra, Avraham, Rabbi, 16 Idol, astronomical body, 164 last in Egypt, 165 Idolatry, 192 rebellion against God, 55 Immorality, sexual, 91 adultery, 94 Incense, 58 Infant, in brick, 193f Infants, blood, 4, 88 bricks, 88 drowned, 155, 193ff, 204, 211 foods harmful for, 333 sang at sea, 231 Inheritance, son and daughter, 249f Intermarriage, 286 Isaac, 25, 63, 109 Isaiah, genera tin of, 253 Israel, four groups, 181 likened to, bride, 205
daughter, 205 female, 249f rose, 251 spiritual nature, 199 lthamar, 50 Jacob, 25, 63, 100, 109f, 229 born, 252 sons, 211 Jeremiah, 307 Jethro, 115, 212, 340f Jewels, 164, 178 Jews of Rhodes, The (book), 401 Job, 192 Jonathan, 48 Jordan River, 215 Joseph, 110 amassed wealth, 178 bones, 100, 112, 157f power over Esau, 353 Rachel's first-born, 138 redemption of first-born, 138 Sabbath, 407 selling of, 138, 351 tempted, 254 viceroy of Egypt, 113 Joseph's Granaries, 102 Joshua, 126, 249 genealogy, 406 survived desert, 9 war with Amalek, 352 wanted to avoid, 355f Joy, 132 Judah, faith, 198 first in sea, 19M royalty, 198 Judgment, Day of, see Day of Judgment
Kaddish,
249
Kalonymous, 397 Karaites, 48f, 288
Karban Chagigah (book), 388 Kareth (excision), 288, 298 Keder, 162
(see Volcano) Keepsake, Kehath,25
of manna,
321f
Kenesseth HaGedolah (book), 398 Kether Shem TOD (book), 385 Kid, Capricorn,
Kiddush
64
HaChodesh,
King, 81 God as, 70
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Ma'adim
(see Mars) Madman, Pharaoh, 94 Maggots, 278f Magnesia (city), 295, 398 Maimonides, Moshe, Rabbi, 2f, 61, 297, 306 Makkath Bekhoroth, 25 Mamre,115 Manasseh, 111
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269ft began to Fall. 108 contemporary laxative, 343, 405 food of angels, 332 meaning, 276 name, 321 not natural, 343 portion of, 269 stopped, 402 when and where, 323, 344 taste, 333, 404 Marah, 257, 264 Marrow, 121f Marranos, 136 Mars, Esau, 9 blood, 9, 84
Mash'chith,
8zf
sin creates, 81 (see Angel of destruction) Massa U'Merivah (place), 347 Matriarchs, merit, 252f Matzah, 56, 63, nff, 267 for eruv, 310 taste of manna, 323 Mazal Tov (Miriam's name), 247 Measure, cubit, 328 dram, 383 dried fig, 309, 315[, 400 egg, 324 ephah , 324 kav, 324 mile, Hebrew, 379
oka,
324
olive-size, 61 omer, 278, 322 parsang, 350 Meditations, cultic, 77 (see Healings) Mediterranean Sea, 154, 156 Mega/eh Amukoth (book). 392 Meir , Rabbi, ] 96, 285 Melekheth Machashel'eth (book), 369, 390 Memphis, Egyptian capital, 379 Menorah,59 Merari, 398 Mercy, 84, 86 (see Attribute, of Mercy) Merit, Joseph, 100 Matriarchs, 252f Moses and Aaron, 84 Passover sacrifice, 86 Patriarchs, 85 Torah, 207 Merkava (chariot), 203
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[ 415 ] Messiah, 114, 208, 382 birth pangs of. 283 merit of Isaac, 283 Messianic Age, 206, 233, 235, 241. 250 final Sabbath, 55 light, 19 Metal 58' Mezuzah, 123 God's name, 83 Micah, idol, 192, 227f, 350 Michael, 9, 193, 225 Middath 191f (see Attribute of Mercy, Elahim) Middath HaRachamim, 191 (see Attribute of Mercy, Tetragrammaton) Midian, 115, 124 Migdal (Tower). 161 Mikra'ey Kodesh (book), 375, 380 Mikvah,248 Mile, Hebrew, 379 Miley DeAvath (book). 390 Milk and Honey, 145 Mintan, 117, 119, 249 (see Quorum) Miracles, 65, 187, 206, 210, 245 chamushim, 156 change own nature, 198 double, 190 fifty at Exodus, 213ff manna, 25, 324ff minimizing, 196 Miriam, 110, 244 names of. 247 (see Mazal Tov) prophetess, 246, 248 Mirrors, 255 Miscarriage, 131, 136, 220 Mishael, 253 Mitzraim (genius). 180 Mixed multitude, 126, 129, 170f, 183, 212 261, 359, 364 manna, 327 Moab,239 treaty, 156 Malad,38 definition, 46 Monetary damages, 195 Month (chodesh). 133 Months, 142 designation, 40 names, 38 publicizing, 44 Moon, 48
nanÂŤ
Morning Service, 210 Mosaic, sea like, 218 Moses, community of saints, 270 death, 323 greater than angels, 187 merit, 84 prophecy, 211 respected in Egypt, 29 sanctified new moon, 46 staff, 10 tall,360 Mountains of Darkness, 155 Mount Moriah, 103 Mount Sinai, 8 Moses prayed, 354 taught, 48 Mud, 218, 221, 224f Muktzah, 247, 295, 331 Murder, 194 Musical instruments, 244 Mystic, staff of Moses, 185 state of holiness, 69 Nachshon ben Aminadav, Nahar Pishon, 384, 392 Naphtali, and sea, 200 Necromancy, 312 Neshamah Yetherah , 331 Netziuin , 127f Night, 128, 274 like day, 127 manna fell, 337 special. 114 Nile,100f Nineveh, 227 Nissan, 37 Zodiac sign, 64 (see Aries) Noah, God's promise, 20 North, gold, 164 ' North Star, 164 Nostrils (God), 236
197, 388
Oasis, 266 Oath,408 denoted by lakhen, 251 doubled expression, 186 Joseph, 100, 157 Occult, 165, 170, 175, 223 Amalek,352 Astrology, 84 (see Ra) Balaam, 155f ,Occultists, 169_
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Odor, Og,359
believe in God, 31 mixed multitude (qx l. 105f (see Yonas and Yombros) Yochni and Mamre (q.v.), 225 7Bf stubborn,S
O/ath Tamid (book), 392 Oleander, 260 hardai , 394 Olive-size, 61 (see Measures) Omer, 277ff (see Measures) Ordination, 46 Oregano, 80, 377 (see Hyssop) Orphan, 136 Pact Between Halves, see
B'rith
Beyn
HaBetharim Pakod Yiphkod, 157 Paradise, 114 Paralysis, Egyptians', 65 Parents, honor, 261 Parsang. 350 Paschal Lamb, weakened Egypt, 82 Passover, dates, 75 erUlJ,
310
first, instruction, 68 Thursday, Mf first holiday, 37 last day doubled, 75 Passover Haggadah, 74, 75, 77, 100 Patriarchs, 85, 111, 230 Israelites emulated, 183 merit, 111, 252, 352, 407 Amalek had, 359 split sea, 184 symbolized by hyssop, 85 Perach Mateh Aaron (book), 382 Perfume (manna), 336 Perfumery, 219 Periah (circumcision), 1261, 129f Pesach Me'ubin (book), 379 Peter Rechem (firstborn), 131 Pethach (circumcision), 129 Pethach HaOhel, (book), 382 Pharaoh, advisors of, 94 bathed in infants' blood, 4 hard heart, 24, 170f, 177, 195 murderer, 4 sins, 7 against God and man, 4
Philistine Sea, 154, 188, 384 Philistines, 112, 153f, 239 Pidyon Haben , 130ff Pikuach Neiesh , 290 Pi HaChiroth, 161 Pillar, of cloud, 189ff of fire, 190[, 203, 240 Pinchas ben Yair, Rabbi, 215 Pishon River, 178 Pithom, 161 (see Pi HaChiroth) Plague, final, date, 31 Poison, 395 Pomegranate wood, 57 Portrait, 91 Potiphar, wife of, 353 Pottery, 101 Portugal, 136 (see Marrano) Poverty, 272 Praise, of God, 244f, 246 Prayer, i isr. 357f, 360 Moses, 173 for Israelites, 184 Redemption blessing, 208 Sh'ma, 208, 224 Precious stones, 3361 Pregnancy, foods harmful to, 333 Pride, 232 Prophecy, 230ff in ad verten t, 241 inspiration, 97 Proselyte, 75[, 104ff, 124 Amalek not accepted as, 364 Protest demonstration, 65 (see First-born) Psychology, 29, 83, 210 Punishment, before Israel harmed, 202 measure for measure, 27, 165, 185, 203[, 264 Egyptians drowned, 155 Purgatory (Gehinom), 17, 69[, 312 Dumah,72 Purim, redemption of child, 132f Quail, Quorum
275 (see 5'/av)
(minyan),
117, 119, 249
Ra, 9, 371 (see Sun god) Rabbinical Court, 309 Rachel, 252, 353 Rachel, grandaughter of Shuthelach,
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reverse God's decree, 187f water, 215 Samael. 177, 191f. 197, 203, 207 Evil Urge, 366 genius of Amalek, 366 Satan, 366 Sambation River, 312 Sanctificaton of Name, 197, 200, 202, 226 at sea, 199 Sanhedrin, 45, 48, 30M Sarah, 63, 252, 254 Satan, genius of desert, 264f mas ter of purga tory, 164 Samael, 366 Scholars and scribes, 172 Sciatic nerve, 61 Scoffers, 123 Scorpions, 171 Scream, 32, 91 Sea, three levels in, 225 Sectarians, 41, 48 Seder, Passover 146 Seder HaYom (book), 376 Sefer Chasidim (book), 372f Sefer Halbbur (book), 374 Seh (sheep), 51 Sekhar Peetoth (merit for walking), 87 Sennacherib, 176 Serach bath Asher, 100 Serfs, 98 Seven nations, 145, 249 (see Canaan) Seventy elders, 251 Severence pay, 179, 386 Sexual immorality, 254f Shaatnez, 251 Shade, apparition, 163 (see Shed)
Royal line, 196 Royalty, Israel considered,
Shalsheletll HaKabbalah (book), 379 Shanah (year), 109 Shana-tho (" his year"), 374
Rameses (city), 102f, 159, 379 Rava, .H2 Real estate (for redemptin), 134 Rebecca, 252 Red Heifer, 261 Red Sea, 14 darkness, 20 Egytians drowned, 26 wealth gained at, 28, 98 Red Sea Desert, 154 Redeemer, 115, 119 (see Messiah) Redemption, 115 blessing, 119, 208 final, 70, 114 reason for, 250ff temporary, 114f Relaxation (Passover), 68 Religious observances, 233 Remedies, 261ff Repentance, 177, 227 obstacles to, 3f Passover brings, 73 Pharaoh caused, 183 Red Sea, 208 Rephidim, 257, 345, 349 Resh Lakish. 223 Resurrection, 11M, 229f Reuben (entering sea), 199 Revolt of first-born, 94 Rhodes, 311, 401 Robbers, 162 Rock, 34M Rodosto. 292, 296, 397 Rome, 114
Rosh Chodesh, 40 Jonathan
and David,
48
295 two days, 4M 122
Shavuoth, Sabbath,
carrying on, 296ff manna, 280ff Marah, 261 meals, three, 283 New Moon witnesses, 42 Paschal Lamb, 60 Redemption of child, 132f Saints, 118, 246, 251, 264, 269 Aravoth, 248 bodies do not decay, 158 eat manna, 340 God exacting with, 285, 358, 393
8, 44
Shed,78 Sheep,
god, 62, 122 children sacrificed to, 63 sacred to Egyptians, 22, 53, 78 therefore burned, 71 symbol in ear, 78 SheHeCheyanu (blessing), 141 Shekel, 133f, 137f Shekhania ben Yech ie], 286 Shem HaMoforash, 188 (see God)
Shemitah,
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Chaim (book), 372 Shepherds, 194 Shimon, Rabbi (son of Rabbi Yehudah the Prince), 285 Shimon bar Yochai, Rabbi, 50, 126, 32M Ship, 124 . on Sabbath, 291f Shirah and Shir , 250 Sh'rna, 208, 224 mentions Exodus, 143f Shochet , 295 Shoes, forbidden in Temple, 103 Joseph sold for, 68f Passover, 68 Shofar, 59 Shmuel the Little, 286 Shrouds, 63 Sh'tey Yadoth (book), 385 Sh ulchan Arukh (book), 291, 297, 306 Shur Desert, 2561 (see Etham Desert) Sichon, 359 stubborn,S Sickness, 262, 283 Sidon, like Holy Land, 47 Silero (Spanish word), 379 Silver Dollar, 383 Sin, 210 offering, 298 Sin Desert, 2661 Sinai, 257, 347 (see Mount Sinai) Sisera, 176, 249 Skeletons, of Ephraimites, 154 Skin disease, 88 Slander tlashon ha-ra), 254f Slaughterer, 295 Mars, 84 (see Shochet) S'lau, 276, 342f, 296 (see Quail) Small Minchah, 106 Snakes, 14, 171, 362 Sodom, 338 Solomon, King, 307, 313, 315, 320, 400 Song, of Red Sea, 144, 208, 212ff repen tance, 208 written form, 242ff Song of Songs, 249 'Songs, ten, 248f Sorcerer, Egyptian, 106, 174 (see Occultists) Pharaoh, 175 Sothic cycle, 375
Soul, 187 cut off, 73ff (see, Karemi extra on Sabbath, 287, 331 Spain, 136 (see Marranos) Spices, 139 Spies, 110 Spine, 244 Spiritual war, 180 Spoils, 237 Springs, 266 Staff, 347 forbidden in Temple, 103 of Aaron, 405 of Moses, 184f God's name on, 188, 214 Passover, 68f Statues of animals, 32f Stealing, 210 (see Robbery) Stoning, 298 Strangulation, 205 Straw, 235 Succoth (festival), 130
eruv,
310
Succoth (place), 102, 15M, Suicide, 200 Sun, worship, 19 Sun god, 371 (see Aton, Ra) Surrender, 181 Swords, 65 Syria, 47
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Taamey HaMitzvoth (book), 374 Taberah (place), 105 Tabernacle, 253 pillars, 398 Sabbath laws, 298 wagons for, 399 Taboo, 62 Taleh (see Aries) Tamath Yesharim (book), 398 Tax, of soul (mikhsath), 124 Techum, 287f, 328 Tefillin, 123, 1461, ISO, 207 Temple, 61, 196, 241 Altar, 59 First, destruction 405 articles concealed, 341 floor, 60 hall (azarah), 58f hooks, 60
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155
Volcano,
162ff (see Keder)
War cries, 181 Wasps, 14 Watches, of night, 201 Water, 219f, 264 absence, 260 split all over world, 214 subjugated to saints, 215 Wealth, 26ff. 96ff. 178£, 257f, 272 great, 28, 112 promised to Abraham, 25, 28, 112 spiritual. 28 (see treasure) Wet nurse, 245 Wicked, 202 Windows, seal during plague, 81 Witness, for New Moon, 40ff honored, 43 invalid, 40 orthodox, 41 single, 45 Womb, 140, 231 Wood, parable, 173 World to Come, 340 Yaakov. Rabbi, 288 Yafo (lappa), 292 Yagnon (Ephraimite), 111 Yalkur David (book), 386 Yehoshua, Rabbi, 115 Yehudah, Rabbi, 197, 342 Yehudah ben Bethira, Rabbi, 127f Yehudah the Prince, Rabbi, 46 (see Shimon, Rabbi) Yehudah the Saint, Rabbi. 32 Yesh Noch'lim (book), 396 YHVH, sanctified and defiled, 55 Yisrael, meaning, 183 (see Israel) Yisrael Binyarnin, Rabbi, 378 Yitzchak. Rabbi, 115 Yochanan, Rabbi, 223 Yochebed, 108 Yochni (occultist), 225 Yom Kippur, 357 no manna, 282 Yom To», 58 Yombros (occultist), 106 Yonos (occultist), 106 Yosi, Rabbi, lIB Yosi ben ChalaFta, Rabbi, 115
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Zodiac, 64 Zahar
(see Aries, Nissan] (book). 118, 177, 361
BIBLICAL QUOTATIONS Genesis 1:2 1 :9 2:3 2:7 2:11 4:11 4:26 6:16 7:11 7:20 8:22 9:11 9:25 12:7 12:15 13:7 15 15:6 15:7 15:13 15:13 15:14 16:2 17:24 18:6 18:14 18:16 19:24 19:37 21 :5 21 :12 22 22:3 22:13
17,114 186 330 140 178 228 217 52 327 327 20 185,205 149 259 254 239 37 255 351 2 25,55,109.111.351 25,28,98,110.112.1: 252 251 63 63 159 338 239 109 111 37.51 184.225 51
24:58 25:22 25:26 25:30-34 25:32 27 27:22 27:41 28:15 29:23 30:9 32:29 33:7 35:10 36:11 36:12 37:28 37:31 39:8 39:8 41:46 41:51,52 42:2 46:3 46:4 47:9 47:19 49:13 50:7 50:25 50:26
252 353 109 351 353 359 349,366 353 269 252 252 199 353 199 350 350,351 138 51 254 353 110 111
211 229 229 109 194 200 229 100,112,157,353 158
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16, 43, 69, 77f respected Moses, 34 Abcess, 375 Abomination, 193, 413
Aboteraho, 484 Abraham, 45, 129, 208, 436 chose between purgatory and exile, 120 Fiery Furnace, 64 God's friend, 203 Isaac, Jacob, 216 tree for testing, 17 waiter, 26 Abulafia, Yaakov, Rabbi, 235, 466 Academy, heavenly, 293 Accidents, 183 Adam, 325 angel, 107 creation, 105 repented, 129 sacrifice, 125 sin, 129, 136 Adult, 24 years old, 399 Adultery, 214, 388, 405, 407 ff planning, 186 Affection, 410 Aged,387 Agreement, 133 Agrippa, King, 26, 448 Ahab, King, 404, 426 Akedah, 436, 444 Akiva, Rabbi, 433f
Alacar, 494 Alatria, 468 Alenu (prayer), 183 Alexander
the Great, 154
Alia bela versin (curse), 220, 464 Allegory, 74 Allspice, 317
Almendrada, 245, 470 Almonds, 274, 337, 340, 342 milk,263 bitter, 249, 470 confection, 272 sweet, 267 Altar, 120, 440f place, 444
rules, 443ff Amalek. battle, 3, 29, 49, 53, 86, 173, 180 sun stood still, 145 genealogy, 3, 4 punishment, 4 Amen, 220, 290, 295 to blessing, 228 to oath, 219 Amidah, 229, 293 Sabbath, 156, 231, 306 Ammon, Moab, 94 Amorites, in caves, 449 Amram,129 Amulet, 364 Amygladin, 470 Anasonles, 469, 470 Angel curse, 220 guardian, 113 Angel of Death, 91, 100, 108, 454 lost power over Israel, 106 Angels, 59, 108 images, 438 kings of,142 Levites, 110 of destruction, 99 song, 118 worship of. 187 Anger, 325 idolatry, 192
Ani, 183 Animals, reward and punishment, 69 Sabbath, 379 Anise, 247, 267 confection, 272 rolls, 243 Anokhi, 81, 182 acrostic, 153 Anticipation, 52 Antipyretic, .246, 470 Antoninus, Marcus Aurelius, 322 Antoninus Pious, 259 Ants, 360 Apple, 234, 250, 272, 276, 277, 278, 290 342 Apricot, 250 dried, 265 essence, 265
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Arafel, 435 Aramaic, 220
Aravoth,30 Arba Kan'[oth, 354, 378 Aries, 180 Aristotle, letter, 154f Ark, 370, 371 Arnava, 444 Arnon, Brook, 145 blessing, 29 Artichokes, 260, 473 wild,473
Askera, 316 Ass (coin), 413, 492 Assailant, killing, 402 Astrology, 87, 183, 188 Atah Chonantanu, 312ff
ATBaSh,330 Atheist, 213 Atonement, 204, 445 for stealing, 417
Avoth,329 Awe, 126 Ax, 367
Azarah,441
Batanea, 448
Bath Ko"l, 114; 123, 197 Batter, 237, 241 Beadle, 366, 375 Beam, 367f Beans, 260 Beard, 349 holding, 217 washing, 351 Beasts, 208 Bed,370 Bedbug, 360 Be-di-yeaved, 265, 292, 299 Bedrock, 123 Beeswax, candle, 319 Beginnings, difficult, 59
Belmuelos,
237
see Bilmuellos Ben Kalba Savua, 11 Ben Tzitzith HaKesath, 11 Bench, 367 storage, 357 Benveniste, Chaim, Rabbi, 235, '466 Bererah, see Selecting Bestiality, 164, 408, 410 Betar, 259
Beth Din, 417 Beth Elim, 113, 456 Beth Ne'eman (book), 456 Betrothal. 408
Betza; 41 Baal Tzephon, 25 Babylon, 152 Bagels, 243, 468 Baking, 339, 347 Baklava, 253, 274, 471, 477 Balaam, 131f Ban, 292, 384 Bandage, 352 Banquet, 283 Bar Kokhba, 259 Barley, 268 liquor, 263 water, 246 Bar Mitzvah, 412
Bar'khu, 312 Barrel. 338, 340, 368 Barriers, three, 434 Barukh Shem, 276, 293 Bas relief, 439 Bashan, 448 Basket, 376 weaving, 353 Bastard, see Mamzer
Beverages, 254ff, 255f Bilmuelos, 466 Birds, pets, 283, 344
Birkath HaMazon, see Grace Biscochada, 467 Biscocho, 466 Biscuites, 237, 241, 271, 290 Blessings, destruction of idols, 199 distinguishes Jews, 394 erroneous, 279ff fire, 315 final, 284 for food, 226f for others, 229, 283, 295 for seeing friend, 16 fragrance, 315, 317
Comel,31 HaTov VeHaMetiv, 257f immersing vessels, 373 king, seeing, 127 mental. 228, 256f
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Boleco,468 Bollos, 237, 238, 339, 466 Bolster, 372 Bonbons, 272 Bone, 289 Bonnet, 364 Book. 355, 397 completing, 363, 375 edge, writing on, 365 Hebrew, 221 of Covenant, 72 Books, idolatrous, 186 trivial. 153
Cabisal, 488 Cain and Abel. sacrifice. 444 Cake, 237 meal, 238f
Calavasidah, 477
Borekes, 282 see Burekes
Borey Nefashoth, 284f limitations, 266 Bortnick, Rachel. 465ff Boundary. spoke, 128 Bowels, 281 Bowing, constitutes worship, Braiding, 353, 374 Brain, 389 Bran, 345, 347 Brandy, 263, 270, 275, 304 see Raki Bread, 227 breaking, 210 covering, 295 crumbs, 239 cutting, 278 definition, 237, 242
erroneous blessing, 280 millet, 263 primary food, 251, 295 throwing away, 312 Break between words, 83, 426 Bribery, 164 Bride, 101, 118 Bridegroom, 319, 355 Bridle, 354 Brine, 260 Bronze, 374 Broom, 339, 373 Broth,239 Brother, respect, 400 Bruise, 359 Brusa, 347, 485 B~ush, 373 Brushing, 373 Bucket, 354 Buds, 482 Building, 366ff, 377 Bullo, 239, 338 Bung, 340 Burekas, 243, 469 Burgul, 244, 469 Burning, penalty, 408 Burnt offering, 26, 121 bird, 417 Business, with parent, '396
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Camel, flying, 207 mad,30 Camp, size, 140 Canaan, 387 Candelabrum, 367, 439 Candle, 317 renting, 318 Cantaloup, 279, 344 Cantor, 59, 293, 366 Cape, 371 Capital punishment, 163 Carding, 314 Cardoon, 473 Carmel, Mount, 113 Carpets, 349 Carrying, 376 Case, major, 45 Categories, 329 of work, 383
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Chapello, 462 Chards, 262. 472 Charitableness. 433 Charity. 163. 193. 206. 405. 414. 427 pledge. 416 Charm. 59 no reason. 60
Charuth, cheruth, 106 Chathan, 486 Chayoth, 137. 438 Chazakah. 414 Cheating. 164. 415 gentile. 418 Cheekfull. 298 Cheese cake. 466 Cheesemaking.374 Cherem, 384 Cherries. 352 dried. 265 Cherubs. 438 Chest, 371 dragging. ~31 Chestnuts. 250. 278 Chick peas. 261. 263. 340. 375. 469 Chicken coop. 369. 373 Chickens. 332. 347. 348. 358 feeding. 283 Child. 364 exempting others. 303 of gentile woman. 410 violation. 400f Children. 428 buying from. 414 death. 406 dying for parents' sins. 403 education. 191 giving charity. 414 guarantee. 176 punishment for parents. 199f why. 177 Sabbath, 378 stealing. 414 teaching. 378 Chillul HaShem. 20. 163, 205. 208. 212. 216. 419 gentile. 418
Chisda, Rav, 34 Chiyya, Rav, 191. 193 Chiyya bar Rav. Rav 34 Chiyya the Great, Rabbi. 102
Chol HaMoed, 308 Chopping. 344 Chorek, 243. 469, 470. 475
Chorva, 474 Chronological order. 31 Chronology of Sinai. 71 Chuppah, 128. 459 see Marriage canopy Cinnamon. 250 Circumcision. ceremony. 302 in Egypt. 73 Jethro, 25 Citron. 269. 351 preserved. 273 see Ethrog Clapping. 375 Clavines, 476. 482 Clay. 346 Cleanliness. 293 Cleansing. 339 powder. 347 Climbing trees. 334 Clothing. folding. 371f Cloud. 119. 434 Clouds of Glory. 14, 58. 143. 151 garments. 109 testing, 17 Cloudy day. 309 Cloves, 250. 272. 476 Coffee. 235. 255. 271, 275, 281, 304. 310. 312. 352. 465 black,257 candy. 272 Cohen-priest, 372 disqualification. 406 illegitimate. 411 Coin. 2:09. 321 Cold,317 Cole (vegetable). 260. 472 Combing. 351 Commanded. better. 92f. 391 Commandments, absolute, 428 more than logic. 168 oath,210 positive and negative. 81. 180f seven universal. 4. 71, 84. 94. 417 abandoned. 100 six hundred and thirteen. 149 in Ten Commandments. 161 Ten. see Ten Commandments violating is idolatry. 161
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Conducho, 471 Confections, 272ff, 343 Confiscation, 415f
Confites, 476 Cooking, 339, 347 gentile, 243, 262 Correcting others, 406 Coriander, 267 confection, 272 Co-signer, 177 Court, 427 see Beth Din Covenant, 112 three means, -73 Coveting, 424f Cracker, 246 Creams, 376 Creation, ex nihilo, 35, 169(, 179 for Torah, 153 mysteries, 109 seven days, 164 universal, 180 Crime, warning, 71 Cripple, 406 Crop, bird, 417 Cross, pectoral, 198 Crowns, at Sinai, 108 Cruelty to animals, 381 Crumbing, 344 Crust, 237 Cucumbers, 85, 260, 361, 362 Culi, Yaakov, Rabbi, 466, 497 Cumin, 267 Cuna de aire, 488 Cup, 374 blemished, see Pagum Curd, 374 whey, 343, 484 Cuerass, 456 Curse, is oath, 220 Cursing self, 312 Cuscuso. 244, 469 Cushion, 372 Cutting, 363, 377 Dama ben Nethina, 390f Dan, outside Clouds of Glory, 17 Dancing, 375 Darkness, 434 Dates, 234, 252, 267, 285 336, 471
brandy, 263 clusters, 335 crushed, 249, 250 grace, 291 honey, 264 Dathan and Aviram, 8 David, 123, 327, 375 David of Metz, Rabbi, 240, 467 Day, three days long, 145 Day of Judgment, 50, 124, 184, 216, 224, 417, 418 Dead,372 candles, 319 decay, 151 Death, 106, 389 gentiles, 107 penalty, 68, 359, 409, 452 speeding, 404 unusual, 406 Decanting, 343 Decapitation, 401 Deceit, 419f Decree, 403f Deer, 357 Deism, 183 Demi-tasse, 236 Demolishing, 377 Demon worship, Ui7 Demulcent, 466 Depilatory, 348
Derush,104 Desayuno, 468 Desert, 172 Desire, 425 controlling, 426 Determination, 158 Dew, 282, 349 Diachylon, 362, 487 Digging, 333 Dill, 267 Dimi, Rav, 391 Dinur, River, 147 Din Torah, 414, 421 Dipper, 338 Diptheria, 481 Directions. 131 Dishes, washing, 373 wiping, 340 Dishrag, 373 Distance, 435 Divine Essence, needs all Israelites, 75 Divine help, 55 Divine Presence, 419 five places, 441f see Shekhinah
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Divrey Sh'lomo (book), 456 Dog, 359
Donation, 366 major and minor, 414f Door, 367 tying, 354 Doorstep, 363 Dor Deah, lOS, 152 Doughnuts, 237, 271 Passover, 240 Drapes, 370, 371 Drawers, 371 Dream, 136 fasting for, 317 Drowning, 403 Ducat, 463 Dudak, 347, 484 Dukhsustos, 361 Dust, 349 Dye, 364 Dyeing, 349, 351, 375 Eagle, 58, 438 Earth, vibrating, 131 Earthquakes, 117, 119, 123 East, 124 Eating, spiritual power, 27 Education, 190 Egg, 267, 347, 369 size, 238, 281, 467 Eggplant, 262, 473 Egypt, 129, 268, 335, 337, 347, 353 brother of Canaan, 387 descended from Ham, 179 exile in, 105 genius, 21 Mitzraim, 22 house of slaves, 178f idolatry, 187 Sabbath in, 383 sins, 57 unclean, 173 Elders, seventy, 43 Eleazar ben Arakh, Rabbi, 108 Elements, four, 119, 457 Eliezer, 7, 8 Eliezer, Rabbi, 145, 390, 391, 433f Eliezer ben Hyrkonos, 9f Elijah, 10, 127, 323 descendent of Levi, 50 Eliphaz, 4 Elohe-kha, 148, 156 Elohim,20 judges, 440
Embryo, 359 Emmanuel (book), 113 Encandilados, 477 Endermis, 361 Enosh, 1::'9, 187 Ephod,391 Ephraim, 50 Epidermis, 361 Erasing, 351, 365f Eruv, 163, 355 Esau, genius of, 88, 96, 117 honored parents, 387 murder, 94 offered Torah, 94 reward,388 sold birthright, 97 sword, 442, 446 Escaladadas, 468, 470 Escapa, Yosef, Rabbi, 235, 466 Escolacha, 242, 468 Esfonges, 240, 467
Eskelensia, 481 Essence, 265 Esthetic, 196 Ethrog, 269, 273, 316, 381, 427 Europe, 370 European custom, 198 Eve, 426 Evil Eye, 324 Evil Urge, 100, 211, 391, 454 uprooted, 148 Excommunication, 402 Exile, rzor. 419 accepting, 322 Exodus, 3, 178 creation, 179 fifty times in Torah, 182 sun stood still, 145 Explicit Name, see Shem HaMeforash Extinguishing, 374 Extracting, 338 Eye, 389 liner, 365 shadow, 365 Eyesight, 389 Eyewitness, 18, 437 Ezekiel, 137 Ezra, 445 Fables, 153 Face, 389 washing, 351 whitening, 405 Faith, 183 Family, punished, 205, 225
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dropped, 276 effects, 85, 86 secondary, 269ff Fornication, 410 Fragrance, 121, 316, 345, 347, 351 blessing, 317 Franco, 462 Freedom, 106£ French,220 Fringes, 353 Fritada, 467
Fruit, 272, 273 blessing, 247ff final, 285ff buying, 414 cooked,250 definition, 248f extract, 264 in meal, 252 soup, 264f wet, 282 Fueras,471 Fur, 348 Furniture, 369 Future World, 326 Gabbai,168 Gabriel, 138, 142, 434 Galante, Moshe, Rabbi, 235, ·466 Gamaliel, Rabban, 259 Garato, 487 Garbanzo, 469 see Chick peas Garden of Eden, 121, 147, 325 Garlic, 261, 342, 345, 346 Gehinom, see Purgatory Gematria, 143, 152 Gemini,87 Genesis, book, 72 Genevath Daath, 419, 429 Genius, 21, 88, 96, 97, 117, 187 sea, 454 Gentile, candles, 317 cooking, 262 deceit, 419 murder, 404 Sabbath, 376 sex with, 410 stealing from, 414, 418 telling to do violation, 439 testifying against, 423 Gentiles, own world, 323 c« Toshau, 4 Ger Tzedek, 4 Gershom, 7, 8
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Cevi/,487 Gibeah. concubine, 214 Gifts. 419 Cinath Veradim (book). 465 Ginger. 250. 274 Glass. 63 Glassblowing. 374 Gloom. 435 Glory. 121 God. ascending to. 91 cannot be seen. 78 communicated with nations. 96 existence. 145 fearing. 208 Healer. 134 humility. 101 jealousy. 81. 194 knows heart. 76 love. 162 infinite. 203 name. see Shem HaMeforash pronouncing, 293 using. 225 power. 130 reads minds. 24 spoke to Israelites. 144 sustains creation. 35 truth. 217 twice daily. 397 "God is King ...â&#x20AC;˘.. equals six hundred and twenty. 166 Gods. other. 185. 186. 198 pagan. 23 Golden Calf. 31 Good deed. parental honor. 398 Gamel blessing. 31 Goose pimples. 25 Grace after meals. 232 cup. 233. 296
HaTov VeHaMetiv, 260 Sabbath. 305 uncertain. 284 Grafting. 331 Grain. 244 Grape. 233. 234. 248. 252. 267. 277. 279. 280. 285. 338 green. 338 juice. 266. 295 leaves. 267 pickled. 267 sour. 242 unripe. 249 Grass. 334
Grating. 345 Great Assembly. 228. 308 Greece. 152 Greek. 220 Grinding. 329. 344ff. 350. 377 Groats. 228 Grocer. 415 Gruel. 244 Guests. 258. 419 blessings. 275 HaAgudah (book). 472 Hadrian. 259
HaCefen. 471 Haggadah. 106. 162 Hail. plague. 19 Hair. 343. 389 plucking. 348 Halava.473 Halom, denotes royalty. 26 Ham. 179 Hammer. 367. 444 striking with. 374f. 377 Hammok. 353. 370. 488 HaMotzie. 210. 227. 236ff forgotten. 284 Handkerchief. 355
Handrago, 466 Hands. washing. 281ff Handshake. oath. 221 Hanging garments. 339 Hangnail. 336 Hannah. seven sons. 196
Hareni Kaparath Mishkavo. 397 Harvesting.
336. 377
Hasagath gevul. 405 Hashkavah, 366 Hat. tipping. 198 Hatred,164 Havdalah. 233. 268. 296. 311ff distinction. 316 reason. 314 text. 320f Head. scratching. 282 Hearing. 389 and seeing. 6 Heart of stone. 148 Heavens. bent, 128 Hebrew. 220. 364 Hebrews. 103 Hebron. 243 Heddles. 353. 485 Hejker, 379 Heirs. 416. 417' Hemp. 364. 487 Hermae.462
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Index vessels, 372 Immortality, 107 of Israel, 108 Impression, false, 419, 422, 429 Incense, 163, 408 'mystery, 91 Incest, 163, 408 Inevitable consequence, see Pesik Resheh Infant, 364, 374 cleansing, 340 wet, 350 Infection, skin, 324 Informer, 163 Ingredient, 241 Inheritance, 108, 411 Ink,364 Insect, killing, 446 Installments, 416 Intellect, 389 Intercourse, 370 Interest, 164, 416 Interpretations, six hundred thousand, 104 Interruption, 298 in text, 83, 428 IOU, 416 lrmik,470 Iron, 346;442 wall, 135 Isaac, 129 blessing, 27 no evil urge, 14& Isaac the Saint, 198 Isaiah, 137 Ishmael, genius, 97, 117 thieves, 94, 95 sensuous, 97 lspaklaria, 63, 412 Israel, bride, 101, 118, 128 God loves, 5 God's people, 6 God's portion, 59 goal of creation, 19 hatred. 174 immortal, 108 last nation, 105 man, 105 married woman, 102 meaning, 104, 215 proselyte, 102 unity, 53 wanted to hear God, 65 when name given, 103 . Israelites, all prophesied, 135f, 174 captives, 103 cast backward, 141. 431
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Jacob, 30, 45, 129 Esau, twins, 87 Israel, 103 parental honor, 397 IarabÂŤ, 271, 272, 282 beverage, 290 see 51'llrope Jericho, walls, blessing, 29 Jeroboam ben Nabal, King, 227 Jerusalem, seige, 11. Jethro, 151 advice, 47, 48, 450 circumcision, 25 importance, 3, 6 meaning, 27 pagan priest, 16 portion, 28 theologiaq, 23, 28 when he came, 31, 49 Job,208 error, 187 Joke, stealing as, 413 Joking, 409 Jordan, blessing, 29 Joseph, 20, 208, 387, 405f blessing, 29 kidnapped, 94 Joshua, 50 Judah, 61, 124, 450 east, 124, 457 Judge, 429 improper, 440 partner in creation, 34 sits, 33 with prophecy, 36 Judges, number, 46 Jug, 371 Juice, 263 Kabbalah, 131 Kadesh desert, 174 Kaddish, 312 Kllhlll,442 Klimetz (vowel), 481
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Kedemoth, 174 Kedushah, 312 Keep and remember, 140 Kelaf, 361 Kethav Yad, 416 Kether, Kareth, 165
equals six hundred and twenty, 165 57, 102, 439 Torah,128 Ketoreth, equals six hundred and thirteen, 165 Kezada, 466 KeZayith, 231, 240, 246, 253, 284, Kethubah,
300,465
Kiddush, 229, 233, 256, 268, 294ff, .378 eating before, 303f with meal, 299 women, 302 Kidnapping, 171, 415, 454 Kidron, 445 Kilayim, 84, 162, 453 Killing, 359f King, blessing for, 127 fanfare, 127 reading Torah, 27 status, 26 Kinyan, 422 Kipah,404
Kissing, 409 Kneading, 346 Knife, 369, 372 Esau, 446 removing for Grace, 446 Knocking on door, 375 Knot, 354 Knotting, 354, 377 Knowledge, 389 Kofer Balkkar, 185, 386 Kohath,129 Kollel, 460 Korach, 133, 324 Korban Chagigah (book), 455 Kuspa, 262, 473 lac, 439, 494 Ladino, 297, 311 Lamb's foot jelly, 345, 346, 484 Lamp, 382 lighting, 312 Sabbath, 299 Languages, seventy, 130 Lashon HaRa, 163, 409 Law, 171
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Lizard,358 Loan, repaying, 222f Logic, 168 Longevity, reward, 391 Look, killing, 127 Loom, 353 Lord-of-the-North, 25 Lost object, returning, 164 Lot, incest, 94 Lotan, 3 Lottery, 365 Louse, 151, 359 Luchoth, 464 Lulav, 229, 316, 333, 398, 427 women, 302 Lupines, 262, 342, 347, 361, 473, 484 Luria, Yitzchak, Rabbi, 255, 472 Luxuries, 172
Ma'amad, 394 Ma'arakha, 445 Maaser, 162 Macaroni,
242, 468
Machbereth Emmanuel (book), 460 Magic,22 Maimonides, Moshe, Rabbi, 143, 202, 274 Makata, 485 Makhir, name, 395, 491 Malben, 243, 469 Malben Panim, 405 Malkoth, see Flogging Malta, 447 slaves, 20 Mamzer, children, 412 does not live, 411f shameless, 434 Man, 105 better if created, 180f Manna, 3, 26, 85, 173, 180 covered, 295 Mar bar Ravina, 30 Mar Ukva, 405 Mar Zutra, son of Rav Nachman, 420 Marah, 18, 71, 72, 383 pie, 237 selling to gentile, 419 soaking, 362 Mark, on forehead, 255 Marmalade, 273, 477 Marriage, 429 canopy, 127 see Chupah Mars, 97 Martyrdom 179 Marzipan, 477
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Military tactics. 53 Milk. 267. 282 and meat. 84 curdled. 374 skim. 343 Milking. 337. 381 Millet. 244f. 263 Milyenes, 237. 243. 253. 466 Minchah. 382 Minchah Belulah (book). 460 Minor. 201 Miracles. 60. 64. 173. 180. 441 at Sinai. ll2ff blessing. 28f pledge. 30 Miriam. well. 85. 454. 482 Saturday night. 324 Mirror. 452 Mishnah. 108. 131 Mishneh LaMelekh (book). 466
Medillch, 162
Mishpatim, 50
Mascara.
365. 352
Mashkon. 222 Masipani. 274. 477 Mast. 433 Masturbation. 413 Mat. 433 Matzah, 162. 206. 229' blessing. 240f
shemurah, 365 Mazal.l03
Meah Sha'arim (book). 460
Mediator. 39 Medicine. blessing. 281 Mediterranean. 113 Meir of Rothenberg. Rabbi. 242. 468
Melaveh Malkah, 323 Melon. 252. 344 juice. 268 seeds. 248 Melopita, 246. 470 Melting. 337
Membrelada, 477 Memory. perfect. 148f Menorah. 439f Menstruation. ceased. 135 Menstruant. 408 see Niddah Mental illness. parent. 397 Mercifulness. 433 Merculis, 194 Mercury. 194. 195. 462 Mercy and Justice. attributes.
Merkava, 137 Mesith, 162 Messenger. 62. 66 Messiah. false. 125 son of Joseph. 50 Messianic Era. 50. 134. 149 Mezuzah. 162 Micah. statue. 17 Michael. 138. 142. 434 Midian.8 Midrash, 54. 192 (study hall). 442 Mikvah.67
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Mist. 435 Mitzraim, 387 Egypt's genius. 22 Mixed multitude. 17. 151. 433 Modesty. 433 Mohair. 352 Mohel, 302 Molad, 345. 347 Moldy food. 268 Moon. 124, 438 Morality. 417 Moriah. Mount. 58 uprooted. 125 Mortar. 345 Moses. and angels. 89 belief in. 63. 111 brought down Shekinah, greater than people. 21 humble. 26. 45 king. 26. 33 preparation. 55 rays of light. 11 spiritual level. 138 status. 6 teacher. 36 "Moses' Torah." 216
Moshav Letzim, 357 Mosquito. 151. 357 net. 371 Moss. 334 Mother. and father. 393 precedence. 397f desire for. 426 Motives. 24
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Namusia, 488 Naphtali. 450 Napkin. 338. 349. 352. 371 Narangada, 477 NarangeÂť, 477 Nations. seventy. 130 Navoth, 404. 426 Nazirite. 163 Nechemiah. Rabbi. 148 Needle, 332 Nerve, 389 Net, 353 New Moon. see Rosh Chodesh Nick. 443 Nickname. 405 Niddah, 164. 408. 410 son of. 434 Nidduy, 292 Night, definition. 309. 311 Nile. 337 Noah. 45 name. 395. 491 sacrifice. 125, 444 Noche de Alkad, 468 Nocturnal emission. 135. 151. 226, 413 Noisemaking. 374 Noodles. 242
Nosebleed. 352 Nostrils. of Altar. 445 Note. invalid. 423 signing. 422 Nuts. cracking. 278 Oath.
163. 204ff atonement. 224 business. 221 custodian. 212 deceitful. 212 false. 211 form. 217 idolatry. 205 trial. 221 true. 208 vain. 206 witnesses. 212 Obedience, 392 Occult powers, 188 Offering. 225 Og, stone thrown by. 29 Ohel Moed, 39 Oil. 242. 282. 362 Oka, 483. 488 Oleander, 56, 451 Ole loth Ephraim (book), 482 Olive. 233, 234. 248, 267. 285, 338 oil, blessing. 264 see KeZayith Olympus. Mount. 485 Omer, counting. 182 Omelet. 467 Onion. 261 Ophanim. 438 Or Chadash (book), 465 Orchids. 466 Orez, 263 Ormiga, 245. 470 Orangeade. 338 Orange. blossoms. 272 marmalade. 273 sour. 269, 338 Other side, 99, 106. 182 Ox,438
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484 Pages, separating. 356 Pagum, 296.299,316 Palace. 110 Palga deGufa, 17 Palm fronds. 353 Panes. 369 Pants, 443 Pap. 239 Paper. 355
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[ 510 Pharaoh, birth, 188 death,8 punishment, 5 Phillo (dough), 471 Philosophy, 153ff Physician, 375 orders, 398 Pickle, 261, 362, 471 juice, 267 Pickling, 361 Pie, 237, 274f Pikuach Nefesh, 360 Pilaf, 262, 473 Pilegesh BeGiv'ah, 214 Piling, 370 Pilo, Marius, 464 Pimienta, 471. Pinch as, 409 Pinchas, Rabbi, 151 Pinchas ben Yair, Rabbi, 64 Pine nuts, 343 Pinning, 354f Pistachio, 278, 477 confection, 272 Pitch,362 Pitcher, broken, 339 Pitagra, 243, 250, 469 Pits, 249 Pizmonim, 375 Places, holy, 173f Plagues, 19 Planting, 331, 376 Plaster, 444 Ploni, 396, 491 Plotting, victim of, 403 Plowing, 333 Poison, 360 Poked,200 Pole, _II, 375 Polygamy, 400 Pomegranate, 233, 234, 267, 285, 338 juice, 263 Pot, covering, 347f Poverty, 225 like death, 8 Prayer for others, 39 for parent, 395 mysteries, 12 rejected, 417 specific, 395 Precedent, 42 Preserves, 271, 272 Press, 372 Prices, 415 Pride, 114, 193, 413, 416, 440
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Index Raisin, brandy, 263 soaking. 333 soup, 265f wine, 295 Raki, 234, 256, 304, 465, 472, 474 see Brandy Ram, of Isaac, 121 horn, see Shofar Rambam, see Maimonides Ramban, 299 Ramp, 444, 445 Rape, 402 Rape (vegetable), 472 Rasha, 425 Rattle, 375, 489 Rava, 420 Rays of light, 11 Real estate, husband and wife, 56 Reaping, 334, 376 Receipt, 416 Rechaviah, 13 Rechel,476 Rectifying, 372 Red Heifer, 9, 391, 392 Red Sea, 3, 58, 64, Ill, 173, 180, 183, 184 blessing for seeing, 29 revelation at, 137 song, 5 sun stood still, 145 treasure, 32 Redemption, 184 shofar, 121 Reed,363 weavers, 353 Reincarnation, 227 Religion, new 63 Relish, 251, 471 Remez, 104 Repentance, 66, 309, 406 childhood sins, 400f for understanding, 55 Rephidim, 18, 53 peredim,88 Reputation, damaging, 405 Resh Lakish, 120 Responsibility, 175 leader, 416 mutual. 176, 205, 230 women, 303 Resurrection, 50, 121 at Siani, 146 bone, 324 dew, 146 Restitution, 417 Retzeh (prayer), 305f
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139
Revi'ith, 233, 245, 255f, 298,.300, 322, 465 Ribbons, 355 Rice, 262f Riding, 381 Ring, 438f Rituals, 189 Robbery, 426 Roe, 347, 484 Rolls, 241, 269, 279 anise, 247 filled, 243 ring, 243, 247 small,243 twisted, 247 Romaniot, 480 Rome, 152 Roof,370 Rooting, 334 Rosanes, Yehudah, Rabbi, 236, 466 Roscas, 241, 468, 470 Rose, 316, 321, 332, 335 candied, 272 candy, 271, 475 in hair, 409 water, 350 Rosh Chodesh, 51, 163, 223, 308 meal. 446 Rosh HaShanah, 122, 403, 471 Mussaf,435 Royalty, 61
Ruach HaKodesh, 27 Ruler, 364 Sabbath, 71, 186, 294ff, 446 adding to, 30M inaugurating, 382 meals, 445 parents, 388 remembering, 82 repayment on, 222 significance, 169f study, 155 Torah given on, 156 violation, 214, 404, 411 work,328ff Sacrifice, 411 idolatrous, 195 Safe, 427 Safra, Rav, 420 Sages, respect f~r, 163 S'ah,488 Saints, 64, 109 children and wives, 14 Salad, 251, 262, 344, 362
Salep, 236, 466 Saliva, 374, 376 Salt, 282, 337 gathering, 336 grinding, 345 Salting, 361 Samael, 96, 117, 454 Satan, 100 Samson, 293 Sanhedrin, 401 etymology, 41 Sar, see Genius Sarah, 129 Sardines, 369, 488 Satan, 100, 454 Satisfaction, 425 Sauces, 347 Scapegoat, 212 Scholarship, 4S Scorpion, 360 Scraping, 362, 377 Scratching, 349 xribe,422 Scripture, 131 Scroll. rolling, 230 Sculpture, 438 Sea, 310 genius, 454 Seal. 439 Seaweed, 334 Security, 222 Seder, 162, 229 Seeds, 248 Seeing, 436 see Hearing Segu/ah, S9 Seir, 117 Selecting, 340ff, 349, 377 liquids, 343 Semen, in vain, 413 Semenal discharge, 67
Semo/a,465 Semo/ada, 244, 469, 474 oil,264 Senses, five, 119, 132 Senta man ida, 487 Separating, 341f Sepphoris, 310 Serafim, 438 Sermon, 191 Serpent, stench, 106, 136 wanted Eve, 426 Servants, buying from, 414 charity from, 414 Sesame, seeds, 262, 343, ,347
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Index Sight, hearing, 119, 132, ISO, 436 Sikhra (city), 420 Silence, 125 Silk, 352, 364 Simchath Torah, 350, 355, 356, 375 Simit, 468 Sin, habitual, 201 offering, 329 planning, 186 questionable, 309 see Adam Sinai, arrival. 51 boundary, 68 chronology, 71 evil urge uprooted, 148 expanded, 128 five names, 174 healing, 134 holy, 174 low, 89 marriage canopy, 127 miracles, 112ff Moriah,125 mountain over heads, 106 no idolatry, 117 oath, 206, 207 quaked,123 remembering, 152 silence, 125 stench removed, 106 until when forbidden, 69 uprooted, 127 wedding, 127 why chosen, 114 Sinews, 352 Singing, woman, 409 Singular, -kha, 148 Sivan, 51, 87, 102 ownership, 88 Six days, six decades, 327 Six hundred thousand, 101, 104 133, 140 456 boys born, 175 Sin, 359, 389 disease, 406 infection, 324 Skinning, 361 Slander, 163, 324 Slaughter, knife, 443 Slaughtering, 330, 359 Slave, 379 Sleep, 101, 176 deprivation, 206, 207 Slippers, 361, 487 Slips, 353, 366, 377
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Sotah.220 Soul. 389. 431 additional. 317 higher than angel. 92 parallels body. 54 Sound. 130 distance. 441 from all sides, 131 light. 431 seeing. 133 seven voices. 130 fire. 118 Soup. 239. 245. 343 Spaghetti. 242. 468 Spain. 113 Speech. 389 Spices. 250 grinding. 345 ground. 274 Spider. 360 web. 352 Spill. 350 Spinach. 260. 336. 466 Spinning. 352 Spitting. 340 Sponge. 338 Spoon. 165 Spot. 365 Spring. thermal. 347. 485 Sprinkling. 373 Squab, 396. 491 Squeezing. 338f, 350, 373 Staircase. 369 Standing. for parent. 396 Stars. 309. 311. 438
[ 514 ] number. 456 189. 438 keeping. 185 Status. 70 Steak. aged. 362 Stealing. 409. 413ff. 425 like murder. 227 Stepmother, 399f Steps. 443 Stew. 471 Stirring. 348 Stolen goods. 414 Stone. complete. 443 cut. 442 upon which Moses sat, 29 Stoning. penalty. 193. 195. 408 Story. coveting. 427 Stove. lighting. 312 Straightening. 372 Straining. 342. 349 Strangulation. 408 Straw. 354 Striking son. 398 Study. and observance. 109 Statues.
Subiya.470 Subjugation.
406
Such uk. 243. 469 Suffering. 406 Sugar. 272 cane. 274. 477 Sukkah. 189. 206. 229. 300. 398. 427 women, 302 Sukkoth. 163, 241, 316, 333. 444 Sun. 438 near moon. 124 stood still. 145 Suspicion, avoiding. 339 Swaying, 431 Swearing falsely. 410 see Oath Sweeping. 373 Sweet-roll 238, 239 Sweetmeats. 275 Sword. 419 Synagogue. 162. 442 place. 394 Synesthesia. 133 Tabernacle. 69. 129. 442 Table. altar. 446 atonement. 445 Tablecloth, Sabbath. 295 Tablets. 150f broken. 31 five commandments
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Index see Shem HaMeforash Third Meal (Sabbath), 306, 323, 341, 373 Thoughts, bad, 24 control, 426 Thorns, 357 Thread,364 Threshing, 337 Throne of Glory, 90, 92, 124, 136, 146 Thunder, 118, 122, 131, 431, 458 and lightning, after Ten Commandments, 126, 458 Tiberias, 310, 347 Time, consciousness, 385 created, 385 "Time will tell," 450 Times, auspicious, 188 Timna, 3, 4 Tipcha (note), 453 Tithe, see Maaser Tithing, charity, 427 Toast, 282 Tobacco, 466 chewing, 347 cutting, 329 Tocado, 486 Toevah,413 Toothpick, 363 Torah,19 before universe, 95, 146 blessing, 52 chronological, 3t conditions for giving, 19 coveting, 429 endless, 173 equals seventeen, 464 equals six hundred and eleven, 143 fire, 120, 431f white and black, 120, 153 forty-eight means to, 94 given in desert, 172f giving, wedding, 118 imbedded in hearts, 148 interpretation, 191 mysteries, 166 needed mountain, 116 not inheritance, 172 not outdated, 51 not to Patriarchs, 104 number of verses, 455 offered to nations, 94f order, 50 public, 172 reading, 406 reason for creation, 126, 153 respect, 27
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tÂŤ
Tzipporah, divorced. 8 Tzitzith, 206. 378
U'Bha LeTzion, 313. 314 Ugerkes. 474 Ula. Rav. 390 Undershirt. 339 Understanding. 131. 161. 389 affected by sin. 54 Unity. 87 Unraveling. 355 Uprightness. 45 Urim VeThumim (book). 463 Urinating. 332. 338 Urine. 332. 350 Values. 173
VaYehi Noam, 313f VaYishlach. 322 VaY'khulu. 295 Vegetable soup. 262 Vegetables. 260 Veins. 352 Vermicelli. 242. 468 Vessel. destroying. 368 Vineyards. 260 Vinegar. 268. 299. 342. 345. 346. 349. 362. 419 Violation. parent. 397 parental honor. 398 Violet. jarabe. 272 syrup. 476 Vision. 137 Voice. angel. 133 of God. 151 two. 132 Vow. 163 Weaving. 377 Wading. 338ÂŁ Wages. withholding. 416 Waking parent. 399 Walnut. 278. 337 honeyed. 233 War. 97. 404 Warden. 168 see Gabbai Warning. 404 Warp. 352. 354 Warping. 352. 354. 377 Washing. 349 cup. 282 Watchman. 414 Water. drinking. 235. 236. 246. 255 rules. 278
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when blessing said, 287 Water wheel. 3n Watering plants, 331, 333 Watermelon, 279 seeds, 248 Wax, 362, 365 sealing, 439 Wealth, honor, 386 Weasel. 358 Weaver's reed, 485 Weaving, 352, 353 Wedding, cake, 467 rejoicin t, 118 Weft,353 Weights, 415 false, 419 Well, 354, 373, 375 see Miriam Welfare, 406 Wheat, 245, 263 tree, 478 Wheel of jars, 332, 482 Whey, 374 Whipping rope, 486 Whitening, 339, 349ff Willow, 333 Window, 366 Wine, 255f, 264 270, 276, 278, 286, 332, 343, 349, 352, 364 diluting, 296 "grace, 291 grades, 257f like blood, 259 liquid,282 pouring behind door, no selling, 419 white, 299 Winnowing, 340 Witchcraft, 162 Witness, false, 411, 420ff invalid, 423, 425 note, 422 standing, 33 Women, 56, 293, 355, 365, 382 donating charity, 415 evening service, 312 Havdalah, 311 Kiddush. 302 merit, 57 mutual responsibility, 303 parental honor, 399 penalties, 408 time dependent commandments, 302 Wonder drug, 98 Woof, 354, 353
Wool. 352 Words, spoke, 150 Work,325 Sabbath, 328ff Worms, 262, 341, 344, 349 Wormwood, 56 Worship, 162 Wound,375 Wounding, 337 Wringing, 338, 349 Writing, 363
Yaaleh VaYavo , 308 Yannai, King, 208 Yavesh Gilead, 214 Yehe Sh'mey, twenty-eight letters, 167 Yehoshua ben Chanina, Rabbi 11, 413f Yehoshua ben Levi, Rabbi. 141, 146 Yehudah the Prince, Rabbi, 322, 389, 406 Yemini, 486 Yes, yes, 221 Yessi, Rabbi. 181 Yibbum, 108
Yichud,409 Yigdal,149 Yirmaya, Rabbi, 125 Yirmiahu, Rabbi, 228 Yitzchak, Rabbi, 120 Yitzchak Sagi Nahor, Rabbi. 462 see Isaac the Saint Yochanan, Rabbi, 130, n4 Yochanan ben Zakkai, Rabbi, 10f Yoke of Heavenly Kingdom, 184 Yom Kippur, 31, 32, 212, 470 afternoon reading, 407 eating, 281 Havdalah, 319 Mussaf. 441 Torah reading, 230 Yose, Rabbi, 70, 310 Yose ben Chanina, Rabbi, 174 Yose HaCohen, Rabbi, 11 Yose HaGelilli, Rabbi, 113 Yotz.er Or, blind, 319 Zechariah,
211
Zerda/i,482 Zikhrono LeBhrakha, 397 Zimri,410 Zodiac, 437 Zohama, 106, 135 Zohar (book), 181, 191, n4,
Zoni,456 Zweiback,
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Abortion, 77 Abraham, 112 four hundred year decree, 48 God's friend, 5 justice, 5 oath, 171 Accident, 181, 267 Accusation, 142 Acharey Moth, Kedoshim, 143 Adam muad le-olam, 141 Adar, 276 Adjudication, 165f Adonoy, 242 Adulteress, 142 Adultery, 9, 11, 12, 26 Agau, 368 Agent, 45 bonded, 269 dead person, 268 for sin, 152 liability, 152f like self, 268 transportation, 230 also see Shaliach Agunah, 246 Ai" onshin min ha-din, 75 see Inference Akiba. Rabbi, 86, 101, 103, 139, 236, 245 Almanah, meaning, 246 Altar, 59 climbing, 16 damaging, 16 extinguishing, 16 golden, 16 sanctuary, 60 Am ha-aretz, 261 Amah iuriah, 50H Amalekite, 22lf Ambiguity, in note, 275 Amen, to oath, 173 Amidah,71 Ammonite, 22 Angels, of destruction, 239 sacrifice to, 242 Anger, divine, 244 A"i, equals kesej, 253 Animal, blemished, 16
feeding, 209 killer, 87 Anyamar, 294 Apik ores, 140 Appraisal. 228 Appraiser, 283 Arabs, 233 Areu, 265 Arey Miklat, 56 Ark, opening, 112 Ark, staves, 16 Arms, woman, 130 Ashir, 253 Ashkelon, witches, 33, 236, 240 Atmosphere, 37 Atonement money, 87 Attachment, of property, 258 Attribu te of Justice, 38 AwL 48 Bailee, 150 Bal tash'chiih, 109 Baldness, making, 21 Bankruptcy, 231 Bardeiis, 294 Bari, 172 Barley and wheat, 217 Bastard, 22 accusation, 30 Bath kol, 36 Bathhouse, 237 Bayshanim, 245 Bear, 124 Beard, 21, 135 pulling, 147 Beggar, 7l Belt, JJ2 Beney Aaron (book), 297 Beney Moshe (book), 297 Benveniste, Chairn. Rabbi, 116, 293 Bestiality, 10, 26, 240 Beth, 275 Beth din, 195, 220, 271, 273 see Court Betrothal, 234 Betrothed girl. 10 Bikk ur Cholim society, 72
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see Ox Burglar, 96f Burial, 13, 32 Burning, penalty, Butchers, 132
10f
Calendar, calculating, 31 Canaanite aborigines, 238 Candles, 71, 72 Cantaloupe, rind, 132 Carat, 296 Carcass, partial payment, 91, 180 Castration, 22 Catastrophe, good and wicked killed, 10 Cattle, 97 Causative damages, 130f Cemetery, 145 visiting, 147 Certificate, 273 Chalal (defiled priest), 17
Chalalah, 22
Challah, 27 Chametz, 195 Chanina, Rabbi, 239 Charcoal, 71 Charges, pressing, 230 Charity, 249, 271 investing- 71 like vow, 172 warden,36f
Chasadim, 245 Chasid, 134 Chazan, 14 Chenvani, 198 Cherem, 28f, 174 for false claim, 171, 172, 186 general, 187, 188, 190, 260 idolatry, 241 to determine truth, 173 see Excommunication Cherev, acrostic, 245 Chicken, 71 Child, custodian, 157 watching animal, 132 Childbirth, danger, 147 Chillu/ HaShem, 31 atonement, 37 Chol HaMoed, 14
Choli ha-kefiyah, 299 Chover chaver, 16
Circumcision, rnr. 114 City,126 refuge, 56 Claim, 164ff false, 165, 188 positive, 174 Claimant, 165ff Clause, trustworthiness, 273 Clothing, wife, 53 Coach, fire damage, 107f Coffee, 71 Cohen, see Priest Coin, appraising, 228 Cold,71f Commandment, positive, cost, 259 Commission, 230 Compensation, five types, 136 Compromise, see Pesharah Confession, 145f Conjugal rights, 53 Constantinople, 72, 232 Contract, 262 . Copy, certified, 274 Court, royal, 220 Court, agent, 30
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Index fasting when imposed, 13 sexual crimes, 65 premature, 23 Debt, payment, commandment, 266 uncertain, 263f Decapitation, 11f, 56, 58, 59 Decision, rendering, 32 Delivery, 232f Demonism, 239 Denying, 167, 269 Derara de-mamona, 268
Derush, 79 Diet, special, 137 Dignity, 100 Din Torah, summons, 30 Disfigurement, 138 Dispute, resolving, 12 Divorce, 22, 32 Document, legal, 262 Dog, damage, 130 keeping, 30 price, 17 vicious, 131 Donatio propter nuptias, 235 Door, weak, 131 Dot, over letter, 275 Dowry, 234 Drought, 218 Drugging, 8 Drunkenness, 16, 28 damages, 142 Dry spell, 218 Ear, injuring, 46 piercing, 44f Earrings, 46 Egla Arufah, 20 Egypt, enslavement, reason, 41 occultism, 238 Eliezer, 171 Elijah, 23 Eiohim, 242 angels, 242 courts, 44 Embarrassing, 141 compensation for, 235 Embryo, forty days, 15 Employee, 41 oath, 198 Employer, 198 Employment, three year limit, 49 Entertainment, 139 EP:lOd, 16 Epi.iemic, 224
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Investing, 230 charity funds, 71 Jr ha-rlidachath, 11 rebuilding, 15 Israel, unity, 4 Israelites, slaves of God, 47 Izmir, 232 Jam, 19 Jelly, 19 Jerusalem, 5, 18, 232 Jethro,S advice, 4 sacrifice, 242 Jewel, 220 joseph, selling, 41 joshua, 5 jubilee year, 20, 40, 45, 49 judge, 4 jumping, damage, 129
138f
Idiot, 87 Idol, making, 15 Idolatry, 10, 26, 241 If. 251 Ignoramus, 261 Ignorance, claim, 186 liability, 157, 161, 207 lm, obligation, 251 Incapacitation, compensation, 137f Incense, 27, 242 Incest, 9, 11, 25f Inference, 75, 213 Informer, liability, 120 slander, 30 Injury, 67, 75 personal, 79ff, 106 self-, 139 victim, oath, 201 Ink, drop, 277 fading, 273 Insect, 19 Insubordination, 12 Intent, 78, 83, 141 Interest, 135, 192, 233, 250, 255 Intermarriage, 22 Intimacy, 53
Kabbalah, 189 Kadashim kalim, 18 Kaddish, 146 Kaf, 275 Karaites, custom, 30 intermarrying with, 33 Kareth, 22ff, 27, 34, 62, 65 Kavua, 298 Kerlas, 109, 128, 234 Kenesseth HaGedolah (book), 293 Kesef, equals arli, 253 equals eyirl, 291 Kethav yad, 187, 272 Kethubah, 52, 235 Kick,147 Kicking, 123 Kiddush HaShem, 282 Kidnapping, 12, 62 Killing, killer, 96 Kindness, no blessing for, 271 King, rules, 22 Kirlyarl, 114, 218, 232, 269, 270, 273 Kipah (penalty), 27 Kissing, 22 Kiyyum beth din, 274 Knife, 106, 135 nick, 227 Kojer, 87 Kofer ha-kol, 167 Kosem, 16 Kosher, 18, 31, 65, 132, 227 Kurtuv, 8, 285
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[ 312/ Maid, liability, 159 Maimonides, Mo=he. Rabbi, 42, 74, 76, 23M Maintz. 287 Ma/koth, see Flogging Mamzer, 22, 246 Marah,3 Marriage contract, see Kethubah minor girl, 54 money,5S Martyrs, ten, 245 Martze'a, equals four hundred, 48 Mashkon, 207, 255, 263, 272, 281f Massorah, 238 Mattock, 209 Ma ttress, 117 Meal. condolence, 13 Measure for measure, 135 Meat and milk, 19 Mechi/ah, sh'tar, 274 Medical expenses, 137 wife, 53 Medicine, injurious, 217 Me'i/, 16 Meir, Rabbi, 102 Mekhi/ta (book), 75, 290 Me/ikah, 17 Menachesh, 16 Menstrual impurity, see Niddah Menstrual woman, 23 Me'onen, 16 Merchandise, payment in, 25M Merit, stealing, 111 value, 112f Mesh'ubed, 258 Messenger, 267 borrowed article, 211 Messiah, 5 Metz, 287 Metza/a'in, prayer, 147 Mezuzah,47 Mikvah,53 MiLBhaD, 252 Minchah, offering, 17 Mind, changing, 114 Minor, 54 ci.ildren, 158 injury, 87 striking parent, 62 Minyan, 29 Miracle, 70f deducts merit, 234 Miscarriage, 77, 131 MiSheBerakh, 72
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Index Nishmatho Eden, 279f Nissan,88 Noah,82 Noise, damage, 128 Nose, cutting off, 34 Note- 117 257, 272 certified, 273 date, 273, 276, 277 handwritten, 187 language, 261 paid,280 postdated, 276 predated, 276 promissory, 273 re-u sing, 280f Numerals, 275 Oath, claimant, 197ff custodian, 163, 176, 181, 196£, 230 defendant, 196 delaying, 205 false, 30 for claim, 166ff form, 171 heirs, 183f heseth, 168£, 173, 174 if unable to take, 162 language, 171 legislated, 168 mishnah, 169 obligatory, 183f of curse, 64 or payment, 169, 175 partners, 169 repayment, 259, 262 responsibility, 189 sacred object, 119, 150, 171 seriousness, 168 times to avoid, 189 to collect, 169, 187f damages, 119 Torah, 168 trivial, 30 see Shevuah, Swearing Obstacle, public, 132 Occultism, 16, 238 Oil, 139 annointing, 27, 28 olive, 17 Okka, 217 Omer,19 Ones, 151, 210 Ordination, slaughterer, 227 Orlah, 19
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281
Pain, compensation, 136f Parable, feast. 102 king disguising self, 35 Pardes, 79, 291 Parent, cursing, 10, 63 dishonoring, 65f insult, 142 striking, 61 wounding, 12, 64f Partners, 211 Passover, 19, 26, 65, 116, 195, 212 day before, 31 lamb, 18 Patron of Absentees, 116, 293 Pawnbroker, 283, 304 Payment. land. 91 merchandise, 91 pu tting off, 258 voluntary. 228 without claim, 174f Peace, 4 Pebble damage, 127f Pegam, 235 Pegimah, 227 Penalty, delaying, 34f Penalties, fixed, 147f severity, 64 reason. 99 Pereda, Rabbi, 36 Perjury, 21 in gentile court, 30 Pesharah, 183, 268 Peshat, 79 Pethichatli She'arim, 112 Peyoth, 21 Physician, 69, 83 Pidyon shevuyim, 161 Piggul, 26 Pilgrimage, 233 Pipe, smoking, 108 Pit, damages, 90ff uncovering, 132 Pity, i ir. 73 Planting, mixed, 20 Plowing, ox and donkey, 20 Polya, 298 Polygamy, 235, 287
Poor, gift is vow, 172 portions, 20 Portable goods, 104 Possession, legal advantage, 194, 275 see ha-motzie me-chavero Poter mayim, 143, 144 Pots, question, 162 Poverty, 251 Power of attorney, 268f Precautions, custodian, 153ff Pregnant woman, oath, 190 Prepayment, 263 Priest, 27f defilement, 21 high,22 humiliating, 142 maimed, 16 marriage, 22 portion, 31 Primo, Shmuel. Rabbi, 248 Profit, 193 Promissory note, 257ff see Note Prophecy, false, 12 Property, selling, 30 Proportional loss, 194 Proselyte, 22, 242f in Egypt, 301 parents, 62, 63 Prostitute, 22 accusation, 139, 142 fee, 17 Protection, divine, 134 Pubic hair, 54 Purchasing merit, 112 Purse, sealed, 162, 193, 224 thrown in sea, 119 unsealed, 192 Pythonism, see Yid'oni Quilate,
164, 296
Rachmanim, 245 Rain, withholding, 244 Ransom, wife, 53 Rape, 22, 111 fine, 236 Rare article, 228 Rasha, 135, 142, 258 Real estate, ren ting, 215f Reaping field, 20 Receipt, 260, 274 Reed wall, 156 Refuge cities, 56
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[ 315 ] Regel,
124 see Foot, Trampling Relatives, 271 Remez,79 Renting, 214ff Repayment, oath, 38 Repentence. 34, 35, 37 Rescuer, liability, 111, 160 Resh, 253, 275 Responsibility, custodian, 219f Restitution, 104 double, 98, 99 fivefold, 95, 97, 99 land, 103 punitive, 98ff see Kenas Reviewing, 36 Rich and poor, bound together, 254 Righteous, dies before evil comes, 245 Ring, gold, 164 Rippuy, 136, 137 River, splitting, 237 Road, unsafe, 267 Robber, 208 armed, 182 Robbery, atonement, 37 liability for, 160, 177f victim, oath, 199ff Robes, 259 Rodef,96 Roof,106 falling from, 129, 141 throwing from, 117 see Stone, Knife Rooster, 128, 156 . killer, 88 Rose sugar, 71 Rosh Chodesh, 263 Rosh HaShanah, 38 Round trip, 217 Rumors, 34 Running, 110 Rustling, 99 Sabbath, 21, 42, 156 additional prayer, 30 repaying debt, 262 riding, 33 running, 110 violating. 10 for sick, 71 Sabbatical year, 20, 40, 257 Sacrifice, eating, 17 leftover, 26
outside Temple, 26, 31 to angels, 242 unclean, 17 Sadducee, 113 Safed, 49, 232 Safeguards, 131H Sakhir, 197, 198 Salt, 17 Salyo, 302
Samuel, 5 Sanhedrin, 6 insubordination to, 12 Satan, 88 Saving self, liability, 121 Scar, 136 Scribe, 49 fee, 258 honesty, 262 mistake, 117 Script, note, 275 Seclusion, 239 Second party, 210 Security, 21, 255, 272, zsrr liability, 28lf see Mashkon Sela (coin), 147, 235 Semikhah, 227, 299 Senyado, 302 Sermon, 31 Serpent, tempted Eve, 87 Servant, hiring, 218 Sexual crimes, penalty, 65 Sexual intimacy, 33 Sexual organs, mutilated, 22 Sha'arnez, 21 Shaliach, 45 see Agent, Messenger Shamay (appraiser), 283 Shammai, house of, 145 Shampoo, water, 132 Shamta, 28f Sharaf, 304 Shaving, 21 Shavuoth (festival), 212 Shedim, 239 Sh'elah be-baalim, 211ff Shelish, 261 Shem,124 Shemitah, 257 Sheveth, 136, 137f Shevuah, see Oath Shevuath HaTorah, 168 Shevuath heseth, 168, 173, 174 Shidajon, 218f
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[ 316 ] Sofa, 156 Solomon,S Son, rebellious, 10, 21 Sorceress, 236 Sorcery, 10 when permitted, 238 Sotah, 17 Spell, pregnant women, 237 Spitting, 140, 147 Stars, 37 Startling, 140 Statues, making, 15 Status, 138f Stealing, considered damage, 135 livestock, 96 Stone, figured, 15 on roof, 106 public thoroughfare, 132 removing, 92 Stoning, 9f, 63, 64, 240, 241, 285 Store room, 156 Storekeeper, 192 oath, 202 Story, menstruation, 23 Strangulation, penalty, 12, 61, 64 Stretching word, 278 Striking another, 135 String, damage, 128 Subleasing, 215f Suella, 299 Suffering, 83 Suicide, 30 Sukkah,259 Sukkoth, 212 Surgeon, 61 Surety, 121, 207 see Mashkon Swearing, 21 by false god, 15 see Oath, Shevuah Sword,245 burying, 13 Synagogue, place, 140 speaking in, 140
Ta'aneh, 268 Table, set, 35 . Tailor, 199, 226
Talmid chakham, 195 see Torah, scholar Talmud,184 six orders, 135 Tam, 123 see Shor, Bull Tattooing, 21
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Teacher, 211f responsibilities, 36 striking student, 61 Teaching, 36 Teamster, 221
Techayeh, 238 Techilaiho be-peshia, 129 see Negligance, initial Techum,21
Tzadikim, 233 Tzar, 136
Teeth, damage, 123, 124 Tefillin, 171
Tekanath ha-shuk, 270 Temple, entering, 16 service, 28 Temptation, monetary, 157 Ten Commandments, thunder, Ten Martyrs, 245
3
Terejah, 19 Terumah,
Uncircumcised, 16 accusation, 30 Unity, 4 Use, article in keeping, 281 Usury, 255 Vav, 275 significance,
17, 27
Teshuvath Maharash (book), 300 Tevel,28 Theft, 180 Thief,183 and robber, difference, 101f sold to slavery, 39f, 48, 97 Third party, 261 Thunder and lightning, 3 Time, wasting, 239 Tisha 8'Av, 147 Tithes, 18 second,155 Todos,31 Totes, 274
Ve-ha-kol sharir ...
151f, 190ff, 213,
3, 212 r 278 30
Verdict, accepting, Vermin, 195 Vestments, eight, 28 torn, 16, 28 Vineyard, 154 Virgin, 22 seducing, 234f status, 235 Visiting sick, 271 Visitor, 243 Vitamin C, 290 Volume, 217 vow, 21, 69
Toladah, 106 Too\, borrowing, 209 Tooth,82 knocking out, 136 Torah, calling people to, 115 disrespect for, 30 raising, 112 scholar, 140, 195f deceased, slandering, humiliating, 140 insulting, 32 scroll, 171 borrowing, 209 holding, 195
Torath Adam, 173 Torath Emeth (book), 300 Tradition, 189 Trampling, 123, 127 see Foot, Regel Transaction, threeway, 270 Transporting, 181, 206 Transvestism, 21
143
Wages, 198 dispute, 199 Wall of reeds, 156 Warden, 71 see Gabbai Warning, see Hathra'ah Wash water, 132 Water, spilling, 132, 133 straining, 19 unbounded, 32 Watermelon, rind, 133 Wealthy, 272 Weight, measure, 296 Wheel, world like, 250 Widow, 244ff pregnant, 34 Wife, accusing, 142 causes man to steal, 43 custodian, 157 medical expenses, S3 support, 52f
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[ 318 J World, sustained by three things, World to Come, 24 Worm, 19
4
Yathom, meaning, 246 Yehoshua, Rabbi, 145, 23M Yehoshua ben Levi, Rabbi, 143 Yehudah the Prince, Rabbi, 113 Yes, 266 Yibum,22 Yid'oni, 10, 26 Yishrnael, Rabbi, 86, 103, 245, 290 Yochanan ben Zakkai, 46, 101f Yom Kippur, 26, 35, 37, 65, 147 Yosef. Rav, 24 laken mamre, 13 Zayin, 275 Zekhuth, 268 Zimun,29 Zonah, 142
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Abba, Rabbi, 11
Abotarajo, 211, 222 see Caviar Abraham, 103 meal, 148 Adhesions, lung, 32 Adabe, 228 Ain adam chateh ue-Io la, 83
Ain adam mesim atzmo rasha, 85 Akiva, Rabbi, 185, 202 Al daath beth din, 87 Alia bella versen, 3 Almond milk, 142
Amudehah Shiva (book), 224 Angel, 177 messenger, 178 prophet, rabbi, 179 Animal, fed non-kosher food, 65
muktzeh, 120 non-kosher, 142 suffering, 95
Anyamera, 210 Aorta, 33, 212
Apikares, 82 Apostate, 73, 82 Appearances, 142 see Marith Eyin Arabic, 3 Arev, 114
Arkuba,49f Arkum,51 Ashkenazi, Eliezer, Rabbi, 165, 225 Ashken~zic custom, 46, 139, 152, 167 Ass (coin), 31 Atheist, 82 Atrium (heart), 212 Bags, skin, 141
Bari,85 Barrels, wine, 74
Barukn SheAmar, 182, 197 Basar ha-ne'elam, 74
Batel, 67 be-shishim, 140, 141, 154, 157, 160, 161
Be-di-aved, 8, 70, 139, 151, 163, 164, 167, 169f, 174 Bee, 187
Behemah gassa, dakka, 52 Ben yom-a, 160, 162, 163ff, 175 Benveniste, Chaim, Rabbi, 65, 75, 141, 215, 219
Beth din, 74 Beth Hillel (book), 214 Bikkurim, 134 Bird, burnt, 44 crashing, 62 de-feathered, 64 tendons, 61
terefoth, 77 Biskacheyes, 226 Bittul, 151 see Batal Bladder, 43 Blood, covenant, 194 divided, 192f Boards, muktzeh, 120
Badek,33 Bodlean Library, 218 Boiler, 169 Bones, 138 Book af Creatian, 149, 224 Brain, damage, 22 water on, 22, 77 Bread, 113 and water, 181 baked on Sabbath, 111, 121 crumbs, 146 knife, 146 made with milk, 176 Bribery, 102, 105 Bricks, 195 Bruise, 77 Brusa, 138
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Circumcision, 103, 117 at Exodus, 193 Cirrhosis, 36 Claw, 17 Claim, 85 Clock, 220
109
Camels, proverb, 198 Candles, 150 Cannon bone, 49f Capital case, 90 Capsali, Eliahu, Rabbi, 229 Captions, reading, 109 Cards, playing, 83 Caro, Yosef, Rabbi, 148, 165, 223, 225 Carrying, Sabbath, 109 Case, legal, 81, 97 Casket, 107 Cat, 15, 16, 17 Cauda equina, 27 Cavier, 25, 211 Chakham,77 Challah, Sabbath, 113 Chametz, 12 Chamin, 75, 216 Chanania, Mishael and Azaraiah, 137 Chanina, Rabbi, 10 Charifuth, 173 Charity collector, 72 Chasiduth, 95 Chatikha de-issura, 65, 139, 141, 151, 157, 159, 167, 168, 170 Chazakah, 66 Cheese, 66f, 147f, 223 knife, 150 rolls, 177 Cheesemaking, 139f Cherem,83 Chestnut shells, 120 Chicken, gestation, 19 Chidush, 168 Chiyya bar Abba, Rabbi, 206 Chiyya, Rav, 99 Chothem be-thokh chothem, 73f Chulent, 216 Chumra, 148, 155
Coach,62 Cofino, A., Rabbi, 218 Cohen-priest, 94 Commandments, peace, 96 reason, 136 universal, 125 Community, 187 Condition, 110 Constantinople, 72, 152 Convulsive movements, 63 Copper, 159 Court, civil, 108 Cover, of pot, 161, 164 Covenant, division, 194 Crackers, 174 Cranial membranes, 21 Crop (chicken), 31f Cucumber, 174 Cursing, 3 Custodian, 84 Cyst, 22 Dan chanak: nejesh, 15 Daniel, 138 Darkhey Shalom, 99 Davar ha-ma'amid, 142 David,103 Dayyan, 48 De Co rial, Yisrael, Rabbi, 227 Deities, mentioning, 126ÂŁ Derusah, 15 Devarim betelim, 108 Dikduk,203 Dishes, 70 milk and meat, 150 washing, 174f Dislocation, 52f Divine, realm, 201 Divrey Sh'muel (book), 210 Dog, 9f, 137 Dove, 16
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128
Eating, alone, 183 Echad ba-peh echad ba-lev, 99 Eggs, 55, 68ÂŁ found in chicken, 142 laid on Sabbath, 123 meat pot, 172 Egypt, 75 community, 22 Elders, seven ty, 190 killed, 198 Eleazar, 206 Eleazar ben Azariah, Rabbi, 79 Elijah, 206 Embryo, forty days, 206 Epicardium, 33, 35, 212 Epiglottis, 25 Eruv Tavshilin, 148, 223 Esh Daath (book), 218 Euphrates River, 188 Ever min ha-chai, 46, 55 Evidence, circumstantial, 101 Eyn Yaakov (book), 199 Falcon,
16
Falseheod, 98 ff Fasting,
73 atonement, 11 Fat, forbidden, 135 Feet, non-kosher (story), 72 Femur, 50f, 55 Festivals, 131 f Figs, 120 First-born, 192 redemption, 5 First Cause, 132 First fruit,S, 134 Fish, and meat, 143 caught on Sabbath, 121 eggs, 141 see Caviar raw, 120
salt, 173 Flogging, 13, 82 for curse, 4 Food, forbidden, 88 neutral, 172ff Force feeding, 32 Foreigner, 102 Forelimbs, 46 Forgiving, 4 Forty days, reason, zosr Four cubits, 96 Fox, 15 Fracture, 53, 56ÂŁ, 77 Freak, 19, 53 see Limb, Organ Free will, animals, 10 Frivolity, 184 Fruit, picked on Sabbath,
121
Gabilan, 210 Galico, 211 Gall bladder, 37, 44 Gambler, 43 Garlic, 173 Geludah,64 Genesis, book, 191 Gentile, lending dishes to, 70 partnership, 127 ff Ger, 103 toshav, 124f Gestation, 19 Gift, on Sabbath, 113 Gizzard, 31f, 43f Goats, 63 God's name, 87 Gossip, 78 Grace, 145 Grapes, 120 Guarantor, 114 Gullet, 29
Hadachah, 147 Hadraniel Hag'alah, see Halakhah Halakhah
(angel), 204f 70 Purging ke-rabim, 89 le-Moshe mi-Sinai,
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Index Hands, washing, 146 Hanover, 218 Haskamah, 23 Hatred, 78 Havdalah, 107 Hawk,16 Head, terefah, 20 Heart, 33ff, 44 extra, 34 missing, 35 Hefker, 94, 105, 137 Height, average, 96 Hekdesh,9 Heretic, 82, 136 Hilum,41f Hock,51 Holy land; buying property, challah, 113
108
Honey, 141 Hornet, 227 Hot springs, 138 Hypocracy, 99
Kushta
Idolatry, 180 philosophies, 132 Immanuel (book), 219 Immersion, 193 Informer, 83 Interest, 83 Interstitial nephritis, 40 Ischium, 51, 55 Israel, man, 194 Izmir,48 Jacob, Israel, 195 Jaw, 29 Jerusalem, 25 Joshua, 200 Judge, 6, 7, 81, 88, 97, 105f Kahbalatli Shabbath, 107 Kamuel (angel). 204 Kaneh ha-leÂť, 33 Kareih, 82 Karov le-vadai, 140 Kashruth, trustworthiness, Katzav,71
Ke-bhi-yakhol, 228 Kerem Sh'lomo (book), 226 Kethav Yad, 129 Ke-zayith, 13, 136 Kidneys, 40f Kimchi, Chaim, Rabbi, 74, 216 Kimchi, Yitzchak. Rabbi, 74 Kinu'ach, 147 Kinyan, 129 Kli rishon, sheni, 160 Knife, bread, 146 milk and meat, 150, 171 ritual, 116 Ko'ach ha-moshekh, 173 Karban Chagigah, 130 Karban Pesach, 130 Kosher seal, 73, 75 Kulith, 50f, 55
88
(city), 99f
Lashon ha-ra, 78f, 184 Law, question, 89 Lawsuit, Sabbath, 113 Lead, 128 Leadership, 4 Leak, 121 Leaven, 12 Leg,extra, 53 hind, 49f Le-khi-techillah, 70, 137, 140f, 151, 169f Lemon, 173 Leopard, 210 Leshiya, 226 Letter, sealed, 109 Le-tzorekh mekom-o, 117 Lifespan, seventy years, 185 Limb, extra, 19, 53 see Freak, Organ Lion, 16 Liver, 3M, 44 green, 45 Loading, 93 Locks, 76, 216 Lost article, returning, 72, 93, 108 Love, 79 Lulav, Sabbath, 117
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/235 ] Lungs, 23, 33 adhesions, 32 Luria, Sh'lomo, Rabbi, 75, 216 Ma'asroth, 5 Sabbath, 113 Machmir, 147 Maggid MeReshith (book), 210 Maimonides, Moshe, Rabbi, 40, 103, 145 Majority, 89 Makhpelah Cave, 149 Malakh, messenger, 178 see Angel Man, Israel, 194 Mar'ith Eyin, 142 Marriage, consumating, 113 Marten, 15 Martyrdom, 194 Mashgiach, 71 Mashkon, 7, 109 al s'tam, 114 Matteh Yosef (book), 211 Mayim Acharonim, Emtza'im, 146f MeAm Lo'ez, first edition, 226 Meat, after dairy, 146 and milk, 135ff fibers, 145 pies, 174, 177 unsupervised, 73 Mechusar z.'man, 8 Mediterranean Sea, 188 Meil Sh'muel (book), 213 Meir of Rothenberg, Rabbi, 118, 158, 223, 224 Mekatreg, 137 Melon, 174 Meninges, 21 Mercury (god), 126ÂŁ Merkulis, 126 Mesukeneth, 63 Metatron, Shaddai, 178 Michael, 190 Midrash, 199 Mikach ta'uth, 88 Milk, 55, 61ff and meat, contact, 153 mixture, 136f
serving, 143 waiting between, 144f in calf's stomach, 67 Min, 82, 136 Minhag kavua, 150 Miscarriage, 185 Mi-stama, 140, 166 Mizrachi, Yehudah, 74, 216 Months, names, 127, 221 Mortar, 173f Moser, 83 Moses, ascent, 203f Moslems, 103, 130 Mouth, cleansing, 147 Mucous, 140 Muktz.eh, 115ff categories, 116 letter, 108 Na'aseh neuelah, 171 Nadav and Avihu, 190, 197 Name, seventy-two letters, 204 twelve letters, 204 Nebuchadnezzar, 138 Needle, 34, 37, 77 broken, 119 Nefulah,61 Nehar DiNur, 205 Nekitath Chefetz, 85 Nekuvah 20 see Perforation Nemiya, 210 Nephritis, 40 Netulah, 29 Nevelah, 11, 13, 63, 135, 142 Newborn animal, 8 Nogada (nut sauce), 142, 173, 222, 226 Nothar, 134 Nothen taam, bar nothen taam, 170, 172 li-i'gam, 165, 168, 170, 172, 175f li-sh'vach, 168 Nullification, 67, 69 see Bittul, Batal Nut sauce, 142, 173 see Nogada Oath, Mount Sinai, 88
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Occipital condyles, 24 Okka, 109 Oiya, 225 Onions, 173 Oppenheim, David, Rabbi, 96, 218 Organ, extra, 19, 77 missing, 77 see Freak, Limb Oven, 177 Overseer, 71 Ox, throwing, 63 Parasite, brain, 23 Par-boiling, 45 Partner, gentile, 127ff Partnership, 110 Paschal lamb, 130, 133 Passover, 130 Pasteles, 224, 226 Pasteries, 152 Pastrami, 150, 224 Peace offerings, 198 Peel, 154 Pegimah, magefah, 10 Pe'or, 126 Peppers, 173 Perforation, 77 see Nekuuah Pericardium, 212 Perikah, 93 Perjurer, suspected, 84f Pesukah, 26 Philistine Sea, 188 Physician, terefoth, 77 Pia mater, 21 Pikuacn nejesh, 125, 136 Pilpu/,203 Pinch as, 206 Pinchas ben Yair, Rabbi, 11 Pirkas, 63 Plaintiff, 85 Plate, milk and meat, 171f Plumed fowl, 22 Pockets, 118 Poison, 65, 210 Poor, favoring, 92 Pots, 162
clay, 163 milk and meat, 162 repairing, 70 Poultice, 135 Prayer, 181 Preda tor, 14 attack, 15 Pregnancy, 18, 47 Proselyte, 103 conversion, 193 Pulmonary artery, 33 Purging, 159, 162f, 224 see Hag'aiah Question, see Sefeka Quill, 116 Rabbi, 12, 77, 109 Rags, mukizeh, 119 Rapoza, 210 Rashi, 141, 145
Rasha, 81 Rav, 99 Rava,87 Razor, 116 Reading, Sabbath, 108 Red Heifer, 136, 191 Red Sea, 188 Reincarnation, 10 Renal tunics, 40 Rennet, 139f Repentence, 72 Reshith Chokhmah (book), 199 Reshumim, 72 Resident alien, 123, 124f Ribs, 48 Ricotta Cheese, 140, 222 River of Fire, 205 Rodesto, 73, 74, 216 Rosh HaShanah, Mussaf, 197 Ruminant, 48 Sabbath, rest, 106ÂŁf violating, 95 Sabbatical year, 105f Sac, 22 Safed, 48
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[237 ] Saints, 67 see Tzadikim Sale, erroneous, 88 Salonika, 22 Salt, 153 cellar, 144, 146 Salting, 55 like cooking, 154 Sandelfon, 205 Sanhedrin, 190 Sausage, 150, 152 Scapegoat, 136 Security, 7 Sefeka de-Oraitha, 16, 68, 122, 168 Sefer Yetzirah, see Book of Creation Sela (coin), 5, 21, 64 Sentoria (island) 216 Seudath mitzvah, 183, 199 Shaatnez, muktzeh, 117
Slaughterhouse, 71 Slaves, 123ff Sleep, Sabbath, 115 Smoking, meat and cheese, 138 Society, 4 Solomon, 90f Sounds, making on Sabbath, 118 Soup, 145 Speech, Sabbath, 107 Spices, 173f Spinach, '173 Spinal cord, terefoth, 26 Spleen, 3M, 44 Spoons, milk and meat, 166 Stomach lining, 140 Stones, mukizeh, 118 Sukkah,121 Sukkoth, 131
Sha'oth z'manioth, 223
Tablets, 199
Shavuoth,
131
Shechitah, 13 Sheep, examining, 23 water on brain, 22f Shemitah, 105 f Shepherd, 83 Shevurah, 46 Shimon bar Yochai, Rabbi, 148 Shin,49f Sh'rna, 221 Shochet, 10, 33, 71 Shofar, Sabbath, 117
Shok,49f Shomer,84 chinam,8 Shrouds,
107
Shulchan Arukh, 21, 148, 159, 166, 175 Sickness, 181 Simchath Torah, 198 Sin, preventing, 95
Sir'khoth, 32 Sitra Achara, 137 Sixty, 161 see Batal Skins, 138 Skull, crushed, 20 Slaughterer, see Shochet
Takanah,32 Tallith, worn out, 120 Tasim, acrostic, 81
-,
Taste, see Nothen Taam Tat'ah gavar, 153, 155, 160, 161, 165, 171
Techum, 108 Teeth, rotten, 148 Tefillin, Sabbath, 117 Teheran, 216
Te'inah,93 Tendons, 59, 215 Tepeles (bird), 22, 210 Teref, 11 Terefah, 9 ff congenital, 66 living 12 months, 18 Terefoth, 12ff eight categories, 15 seventy, 14f, 76 Teria, 75, 216
Terumah,5 Sabbath, 113 Thera (island), 216 Thief, 83 Thorn, 30, 77 Throne of Glory, 195 Tiberias, 138, 206
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Tibia, 49f, 59 Tikirdig (city), 216 Tin, plating, 70 Tithes,S see Maasroth Toe, extra, 53 Tolom, 141, 222 Tongue, 25 Torath Chaim (book), 221 Torath Chesed (book), 211, 217 Trapping, 120 Treaty, 189 Truth,98 atonement, 100 Tunica mucosa, 29 Tunica muscularis, 29 Turk,130 Turkish,3 Twilight, 122 Sabbath, 118 Tzadikim, 11 Tz'ar ba'aley chaim, 95 Tzemach Tzedek (book), 226 Tzir'ah, 220 Tzometh ha-giddin, 49, 51, 53, 57ff Udder, 150ff Unloading, 93 Utensiles, marking dairy, 150 when forbidden, 156 vapor, 161 Va-yehi,7 Vena cava, 33, 212
Ventricles, 212 Vertebrae, 26f dislocated, 49 Vessel, broken, muktzeh, 119 Vow, anulling, 108 Warning, 84, 101 Water, meat pot, 170 Weasel. 15 Whey, 139 Windpipe, 30f Wine, gentile, 74 Wing, broken 12, 47 dislocated, 47 Witnesses, 101 invalid, 81f two, 82 Wolf, IS, 17 Womb,42 Worms, brain, 23 examining for, 184 Worship, congregation, 182 Yeshiva, 74 Yeyn nesekh, 74 Yigdal,219 Yishrnael, Rabbi, 193 Yishmael, son of Rabbi Yose, Rabbi. 102 Yochanan, Rabbi, 206 Yom Kippur, 10 Yose HaGelilli, Rabbi, 201 Zohar,11
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94
Animals in desert, 257 Announcement, for three things, 332 Anointing, High Priest, 299 king, 300 priest, 227 Anointing Oil, 22, 236, 293ff duplication, 304ff Holy of Holies, 113 made by Moses, 302 making, 297ff miracles, 301£f· Approbation, 99 Aquatic creatures, liquid, 25 Arakhim, endowments, 276 Argaman, 16 Ark, 32ff all Israelites made, 44 carried on shoulders, 35 crown, 33 packing, 52 pillar of smoke, 48 sparks from, 48 synagogue, 36 wooden box, 36 Ark Coyer, thickness, 49 weight, 48f, 361 Aron, etymology, 48 Aron HaKodesh, 33, 36 Arrogance, 216 forehead, 218 Ash snips, menorah, 70 Asham, 233 Astronomers, Issachar, 176 Athalia, 301 Atonement 202 altar, 247 Attraction, stone, 175 Aurochs, 177 Avtinus, HOU5€ of, 322 Avihu, 153 Av'ney Melu'im, 23 Avraham, son of Yosef Rosanes, 99 Azaz al, 18 Azuth Panim, see Arrogance Babylon, gifts to Messiah,
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Babylonian Empire, gold, 24 Badad, 312 Bal Tash'chith, 20 Balaam,31 Balak, 31 Balm, 322 Balsam, 322 Banners, description, 175ff Banquet, parable, 148 Bar Kapparah, 317 Barrenness, ruby, 172 Barukh SheA mar, opening prayer, Bases, 89 Bastard, arrogant, 217
72 letters, 170 stones uncu t, 169 Broken, God desires, 282 Bronze, 357 BulL body, 249 Burnt offering, 233 birds, 121 Business, pearl, 173
226
Bath Kol, 310 Bayith, inside, 42 Beams, Tabernacle, 84 brought from Egypt, 19 reserved places, 91 Bedek HaBayith, 43 Beer Sheba, tree, 90 Bells on robe, significance, 186f, 214 Benjamin the Just, 10 Beny, acrostic, 354 Beth Haiieshen, 232 Beth HaKenesseth, 29
Beth Yosef,
367
Betzalel, age, 334 architect, 332f craftsman, 158 made Ark, 44 meaning, 335
Berichim, 90 Bigdey Hasarad,
341
Binyamin, without Yod, 184 Bleeding, stone, 175 Blending, 318 Blessing, makes world belong to man, 68 needs focus, 63 not in something counted, 266 Blind man, parable, 150 Blood, on ear and thumb, 235 Blue wool, 15, 160, 184 Body, 252 parts, 135 Book of Adam, 333 Books, right side up, 86 Borith Karshinah, 315, 321 Brazenness, 119 see Arrogance Breast. offering, 239 Breastplate, 23, 158 atoned for misjustice, 206 form, 179 names on, 170f
Cain, stingy, 145 Calf eye (stone), 169 properties, 175 Candelabrum, 69ff forbidden, 76f Candles, church, 146 Candy, 17 Canela, 296, 319 Cantor, inherited position, 243 Capers, 321 Carbuncle (stone), 22f, 162, 168 etymology, 358 properties, 172 Caro, Rabbi Yosef, 367 Carpentry, 337 Cassia, 296, 297 Catacomb, beneath Temple, 113 Cedar, 20 trees, 84 wood, permanent, 20 Census, how taken, 277 Israelites, 267ff second, 271 yearly, 273 Chalazon, 15, 161, 357 kosher fish, 25 Challah, amount needed for, 251 Chama bar Chanina, Rabbi, 9 Chanania, Mishael and Azariah, evil eye, 269 Chanina, Rabbi, 20, 29 Chanukah lights, 146 Charity, 8 for dead, 265 giving, 292 pledge like vow, 13 refusing like bloodshed, 12 saves from death, 10 Tetragrammaton, 7 Charity fund, 10 Chatath (sacrifice), 233 inner and outer, 232 see Sin Offering Chayoth, firmament, 24 Chelb'nah, 311, 315, 328
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[ 389 ] Cherubs, ark, 49 embrace, 54 idolatry, 50 male and female, 53 motion, 57 significance, 53 wings, 55 Cheshev, belt, 179 Child, bastard, arrogant, 217 Children, breath, 56 death, 56 guarantors of Torah, 56 training, 55 Chilkiyahu, 114 Chivaryan wine, 315 Chiya bar Abba, Rabbi, 67 Chiyurin (place), 322 Chosheu, 207 Choshen, 158, 209 Chronological order, 267, 268 Chur. Golden Calf, 335 Chrysolite, 169 Cinnamon, 295, 296, 319 Civet, 294 Circumcision, merit, 201 Sabbath, 353 sexual morality, 201 sign, 192 Cochineal insect, 358 Coin, fire, 275 Collectors, for Tabernacle, 6 half shekel. 284 Coloring, food, from worms, 16 Communion Tent, altar, 257 Community, obligation, 27 schools, 57 Competition, God hates, 15 Congregation, Divine Presence, 29 Consecretaion, 277ff Contribution, from God, 14 Copper, Greek empire, 24 Corners, sprinkling blood on, 234 Costus, 319 Courage in war, stone, 175 Cranium, 196 Creation, ex nihilo, 63, 352 Crete, 362 Crimson, 358 dye, 16 worm, 25 two types, 17 wool, 16 Crossbar, center, miracle, 90, 129 Crown, Ark, 33, 40
Crystal.
24, 168 properties, 172, 175 Culi, Rabbi Yaakov, 99, 365, 368 death, 93f Curse, transformed into blessing, 31 Cursing self, 142 Cypress, 321 David, King, census, 269 descendants anointed, 301 did not build Temple, why, 12 error, 272 killed Goliath, 12 money for Temple, 12 why punished, 273 Dan, judge, 174 smallest tribe, 339 Dathan and Aviram, 147 Davar, 226 Deborah, husband, 152
Deror, 294 Desert, 4 Dew, Resurrection, 45 Diamond, yahalom, 174 Divine Presence, rests on body, 135 west, 149 Dograma ishi, 337 Donation, large and small amount, 25f Drunkenness, 255 Dye, non-kosher, 16f Earlobe, 235 Edorn, red, 24 Efeh, snake, 270 Egypt, liberation, gift, 254 Eleazar, 153 Eleazar, Rabbi, 45 Elements, four, 281 Eliezer, 269 Eliezer, Rabbi, 47, 217 Elisha, 301 oil jar, 63 Elul, 30 Emerald, 168, 175 adultery, 172 properties, 172 Emeth VeYatziv, 15 words, 24 Emurim, 237 Enclosure, Tabernacle, 133 Ephah, one-tenth, 251 Ephod, 158 . atones for idolatry, 209 form, 179 weaving, 161
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Ethrog, growth, 363 Evening prayer, washing hands, Evil eye, 269 Evil Urge, purification, 307 Ex nihilo, 352 Exodus, 335 Ezehu Mekoman (reading), 226
Golden 287
Famine, announced, 336 Fast, requires sinner, 328 Feet, washing, 289 Fifteen, significance, 24 Filling stones, significance, 24 Fingernail, incense, 311 firstborn, washing priests' hands, Flattery, 39 Foods, forbidden, tasting, 16 Forehead plate (tzitz), 188 atonement, 216 impure sacrifice, 217 Friend, visiting, 30 Fruitwood, 20f
Golden Good, Grain,
Crana, Grass, Greek
Cuma,
in Sanctuary, 123 types, 42 Calf, lS4 atonement for, 22, 224, 278 chapter, 267 Vestments, 218 causing others to do, 143 looking at, 270 17, 358 fragrant, 295 Empire, copper, 24 310
Hadek Heiiu, 324 Hadrian, Emperor,
Haftarah, 5hekalim, 291
19
287
Half measure, 47 Half shekel, 275 universal obligation, 284 why given, 279, 281 Hatvtotzie, blessing, 64 Hands, placing of, 230 washing, 291 Hashk auah, 265
Havdalah, Galbanum, 311 bad odor, 328 Gems, 17 Generosity, 13 Geroth, 276 Ciddim, 369 Gift, poor man, 145 Ginger, 297 Glass, 39 transparent, 39 Goats, associated with evil, 18 unique animals in Tabernacle, Goats' wool, 17 Goatskin, reason for, 18 God, awe of, 205 bridegroom, allegory, 54 chamber, 6 desires prayer, 29 does miracles alone, 270 does not need light, 150f dwells in Israelites, 26, 259 love for Israel, S3 Name; see Shem HaMeforash voice, 257 Gold, Babylonian Empire, 24 for Ark Cover, 49 for Crowns, 43f for Tabernacle, 14
42
330
Heavens, thickness, 24 Hebron, S Hekhal, 36 Higher fire, 118 High Priest, anointing, 230 gentile, 156 like pedagogue, 200 not hereditary, 299 Yom Kippur vestments, 219 Hillel, and proselyte, 156 Hiram, descendant of Dan, 339 Holy of Holies, isor. 186 contents, 113 entering, 186ff Moses, 93 smoke, 322 Honey, effect on incense, 316, 323 forbidden on altar, 327 Hoshia, Rabbi, 9 Humility, 89, 327 greater than fearing God, 201 like sacrifice, 204 Tor ah scholar, 46 Hypocrisy, 39 Hypocrites, 40
Ibris iernagi,
311
lee and fire, 118
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[ 391] Justice, miscarriage, atonement, Juxtaposition of verses, 264
Idolatry, atoned by ephod, 209 Ignoramus, worthy of greatness, 45 l nbar, 297 Incense, 306ff amount, 326 Arabic names, 319 brings wealth, 330 does not need altar, 263 duplication, 331 grinding, 324 importance, 262 most precious sacrifice, 307 not for sin, 307 pans, number, 362 purifica tion of sin, 307 purity, 313 unauthorized, 263 Immersion, 202 Immorality, emerald, 172 India, 294 Inheritance, position, 242 Installation, vestments, 303 Installation ram, 244 Intelligence, crystal, 172 Iron, Rome, 25 Isaac, evil eye, 269 Ishmael, 269
Kadeshey Kadashim, 244 Kadeshey Kaiim, 243 Kaf, anointing, 299 Kafrisen, 321 wine, 315 Kaiip, 362 Karkom, 315, 319 Karkov, altar, 121 Kathith, 252 Kav, 253 Kedah, 319
Kedushah,
Kidah, 297 Kikar (weight),
lspiko nardo, 319 Israel, persecution, 147 Israelites, six hundred thousand, Issachar and Zebulun, 44 Ithamar, 153
271
Jacob, sons, 162f J an thina, 357 Jasper, 169, 175 Jealousy, God hates, 15 Jeroboam, Torah scholar, 204 Jerusalem, 5 destroyed because of arrogance, no sin, 255 offerings eaten in, 244 Jordan Kipath, 322 Jordan River, 322 Joseph, dreams, 270 selling, atonement, 281 with Heh, 164 Josiah, King, 113 Journey, day, 359 five hundred years, 24 Judaism, heart and soul, 25 Judgment, 174 Juniper, 361
212
Musaf, 337f Kehath, carried Ark, 52 Keiufah, 315, 319 Keneh bosem, 296 Kermez, 17, 358 Kesef, denoting gold, 42 Ketaj, 316 Kethoneih, 199f Ketoreth, ascrostic, 262 Keti'ah, 315, 319
212
71 King, anointing, 300 cup, parable, 212 daughter, 3 Kinman, 315, 319 Kinman bosern. 295 Kirmiz, 358 Kipath Ha'Yarden, 315 Ki Thisa, meaning, 268 Kli shareth, 233, 298 annointing, 298 Koili, 364 Korban HaTamid, 250ff, 253 Kosht, 315, 319 Ktaf, 310, 316
Kyabi shamani,
319
Lamp, 69ff oil for, 141f Lapidus, Rabbi, 215
Lashon HaRa, 203, 209 see Speech, malicious La takia, 67 _ Law, ignorance of, 208 Leader, consent for, 334 Leaders, announced, 336 Lebanon, Temple, 20
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Lechem HaPanim, 60 Leg, right, burning, 238, 239 Lekha Dodi, 54 Levi, half shekel, 278 most precious tribe, 148 Levite, washing, priest's hands, 287 wisdom, 172 Levites, count, 277 Levonah, 315 Levonah zakah, 311 liars, 40 libation, 352 joy, 254 Linen, 17 Loaves, consecration, 225 Log (measure), 251 Lud, 9 Lulav, and Ethrog, 84 waving, 237 Lutianus, Emperor, 42 Luxuries, 10 Ma'aleh ashan, 315, 318, 322 Maamadolh, 226 Maaseh Choshev, 200 Maaseh Rakem, 200 Machlolh, meaning, 74 Maftir, Shekalim, 287 Magriso. Rabbi Yitzchak, 364, 369 origin, 371 Man, mind and body, 249 without woman, half body, 281 Manasseh, and Ephraim, 177 Manasseh, King, idol in Holy of Holies, 118 Manna, 4 urn,113 Mashiach, anointed, 24 Mata Machsia, 310 Materials, Tabernacle, 24 donation, 25 fifteen, 24 Malnolh Kehunah, 239 Mayim acharanim, 66 Meal eating, 66 sharing, 145 Meal offering, 145, 233 Mecca straw, 295, 319 Meir, Rabbi, 18 Menachoth, 145, 233 Menorah, 69ff eternal light, 149 God showed Moses, 75, 122
oil, 22, 141f position, 114 reason for, 150 secular, 76 soul, 115 symbolism, 76 Torah, 115 true purpose, 146 Messiah, gifts to, 25 Messianic age, synagogues, 31 Metal utensils, 123 Mey Raglayim, 316, 321 Migba'ah, 219 Mikdash,26 Mishkan, 29 Mikshah, 75 Military, topaz, 174 Minchah, 233 offering, manner, 254 Minchah service, 329 washing hands, 291 Minyan, 30 Miracles, 270 Ark Cover, 49 hidden, 271 merit, 271 Mi SheBerakh, 13 M ishk an, mashkon (security), 5 meaning, 5 Mitznefeth, 190, 219 Mitiklim, 312 Mixed multitude, 6, 21 arrogance, 217 Mizbe'ach, acrostic, 119 etymology, 119 incense, 308 Mizrachi, Yehudah, 364, 368, 369 death, 369 Moabite girls, sin with, 21 Mohair, 17, 358 Mohel, inherited position, 243 Monobaz, King, 10, 357 Mor, 315, 318 Mar deror, 293 Moses, Aaron and Miriam, merit, 120 between walls of fire, 119 did not work on Tabernacle, 339 greatest prophet, 147 High Priest, 154 assumed he would be, 149f taken from him, 143 humble, 147, 205 initiated Sabbath, 346
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[ 393 ] name not mentioned, never rested, 147 portion, 239 Mouths, two, 215 lviu'or ehaj), 319 Murder, atonement, 202 Murex, 357 Musk, 293, 318 permitted, 294 Myrrh, 295, 319
142
Nad.,v. 153 and Avihu, death, 224 predicted, 258 Naphtali. went by foot, 174 Nataj, 310 Nathan, Rabbi, 316, 322 Nebuchadnezzar, 269 Nechemiah, Rabbi, 17, 74, 83, 130 Nedaoah, meaning, 8 Nediuuih, 13 Neighbor, bad, 30 Ner Ma'aravi, 149 Ner Tamid, 149 in Synagogue, 152
Nesekh,
252
New Moon, Shekalim, 287 Nissan, month, 284 Nitrate, 313 Nocturnal pollution, 205 Numbers, offering, 283 Oak,358 Oath, to keep commandments, 4 Od agachi (aloe wood), 295, 319 Od balsam, 319
Od indi, 295 Offering, burnt, 256 constant, 250ff waving, 237 Offering, in single box, 14 three, 282
Ohel Moed, 257 Oholiav, 337 Oil, anointing, 22, 293ff donation for synagogue, 152 for meal offerings, 252 for synagogue lamp, 152 Messiah, 24 misusing, 228 mouse falling in, 145f pressing, 144 Olive oil, crushed, 147
nine grades,
143f
Olah, 233, 256 Onycha, 311, 312 Onyx, 169, 175
Oseh Shalom, 36 Ostrich, used for gold, 43 Other Side, 66 Oved Edom, 152 Packing cloths, 341 Pants, priestly, 220f atonement, 203 Para, coin, 365 Parable, banquet, 148 blind woman, 150 king and cup, 212 kings daughter, 3 Parocheth, 92, 232 Partition, cloth, 91f Peace, sapphire, 173 Peace offering, 233 Pearl, 168 properties, 173 Persian Empire, silver, 24 Physical, separation from, 4 Physical structure, reason, 27 Piety, private matter, 41 Pillar of Cloud, 150 Pillars, very heavy, 22 Pinchas, 21 priest, 155 Pirate ship, 37 Pishon River, 162 Pitum, 318 Pitum HaKetoreth, 307, 308, 314ff three times, 309 when said, 329 Plague, stopping, 308 Pledge, keeping, 13 Poles, ark, 34 miracles, 113 Poor, inviting to meal, 65f Position, inherited, 243 Prayer, before measuring, 270 vain, 271 Prayers, avodah, 28 Pride, hateful to God, 327 sin of, 204 turban atones, 203 Priest, washing hands and feet, 286 Priesthood, eternal, 230 taken from Moses, 143 Priestly Blessing, 365
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fifteen words, 24 washing hands, 291 Priestly vestments, in Holy of Holies, 37l Priests, anointing, 227 barefoot, 223f common vestments, 218 Primo, Rabbi Shmuel, 372 Printed book, like Torah, 226 Purple wool, 16 Purpura, 357 Rabbi, captured, 37 Rain, withheld, 216 Ram, power, 216 Rams' skins, Roman Empire, 24 Ransom, 280 Red Sea, half shekel, 278 Reglaim, place, 322 Remembrance, 165f Responsibility, n-u tual, 282 Resurrection, 45, 327 Reviewing lesson, 46 Riding, turquoise, 174 Robe, priestly, 158, 184 atonement, 209 Rome, Edom, 24 iron, 25 Roman Empire, rams' skins, 24 Roof, Tabernacle, 83 Rosanes, Rabbi Avraham 101, 366 Rosanes, Rabbi Yehudah, 366 Rosanes, Rabbi Yitzchak, 101, 366 Rosh Chodesh, 30 Kedushah, 338 Rosh HaShanah, 30 Royalty, inherited, 242 Rubin (ruby), 374 Ruby, 168 properties, 172 Ruda, 319 Rue, 319 Sabbath, adding to, 347 Amidah,346 circumcision, 353 consecration, 242 exchanging, 349 given privately, 354 in desert, 350 initiated by Moses, 346 Kedushah, 337f keeping, 343ff lamp, 114
protecting Jerusalem, 352 sign, 192, 352 soul, 347, 354 speech, 349 synagogue attendance, 30 Tabernacle, 344 Torah study, 348 two types, 350 when violated, 345 Saberno, 361 Sabine tree, 361 Sacrifice, eating, commandment, 245 outside sanctuary, 245 four types, 233 merit, 226 readings, 255 Sabbath and New Moon, 249 studying portion, 226 Torah study, 137 vestments, 202 Safed, 5 Safran, 319 Salt, in incense, 313 Sodorn, 313 Samaritans, complain to Alexander, 341 Sanctified area, 243 Sapphire, 168 cloud, 173 properties, 172 Tablets, 173 Sasgona, 17 Sash, priestly, 159, 200 atonement, 205 shaa tnez, 219 Saturday night, Pitum HaKetoreth, 330 Scissors, Menorah, 70 Scoffers, 40 Semantes, 372 Semikhah, 229 sacrifice, 230 Semukhim, 264 Settings, 167 Sexual immorality, pants alone, 199 Shaamez, 219 sash, 200 Shabbath Shekalim, 286 Shabethai HaLevi, 101 Shame, 42 Shamir, 23, 169 Shammai, 156 Shecheleth, 310 Shekalim, 264 commandment, 283
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270
Sodom, near Shittim Brook, 21 Sodom salt, 315, 322 Solanar, 359 Sofeth, 251 Solomon, anointed, 301 built Temple, 43, 339 name represents God, 6, 353
Shamir,24 Song of Steps, 24 Song of Songs, "Solomon" represents God, 357 Soul. extra, 347 ransom, for, 275 value, 276 Sovev, altar, 121 Speech, effects, 324 good deeds with, 212 idle, at table, 65 avoiding, 216 malicious, 203 atonement, 209 Status, inherited, 242 Stones, breastplate, 168 colors, 17M properties, 182f uncut, 23 Straw, fragrant, 295 Subscriptions, 370 Sukkah, marking boards, 91 Sulphur, 43 Suspicion, avoiding, 160 Synagogue, attendance, special days, 30 beautifying, 9 constructing, 28 conversation, 30 Messianic Age, 31 more distant, 31 obligation to build, 29 reverence, 30 sanctuary, 27 tower, 29 windows, 28 Tabernacle, beams, 84ff built by Judah and Dan, 335 covering, 80H, l31ÂŁf description, 127ff enclosure, 124ff, 133 importance of study, 136 materials (q.v.), 24 miraculous, 19 order of description, 137f reason for, 5 roof, 83 Sabbath, 344 shown to Moses, 122 symbolism, 135 why physical building needed, Table, 58 atones for sin, 68
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Temel tasi,
372
Temple, forbidden to duplicate furnishings, 76 materials, 124 portents of destruction, 114 Second, anointing oil, 302 Ten Commandments, 280 merit, 120 Teriakh, 322 Terumah, 276, 282 meaning, 8 Terumath Hal.ishkah, 284 Tetragrammaton, significance, 7 Thought, evil, atonement, 205 avoiding, 205 like deed, 205 Throne of Glory, 276 Thumb,235 Thumim, etymology, 181 Tiftik, 358
Tijeres, 362 Tinokoth shel beth rabban, 57 Tobacco, 191
Topaz, 169 prosperi ties, 174 Toe, big, 235 Torah, at table, 64 best merchandise, 38 everyone has portion, 46 given because of children, 56 great gift, 244 like glass, 39 study, 55 at table, 64 Tree of Life, 38 Torah scholar, humility, 46 partner, 44 respect, 36 Torah scroll, carrying, 36 right side up, 86 written by Moses, 114 Tree, Abraham's, 90 in Temple, 43 Tree of Life, 38 Tribes, names, population, 274 Trousers, see pants. Tunic, atonement, 202 Turban, priestly, lS8, 200 atonement, 203 High Priest and common priest, 215 Turquoise, 169 properties, 174 Tzarephath, woman, 329 Tziporen, 311, 31S, 316, 321 Tzitz, 188, 216 atonement, 216 expiation, 198 see Forehead plate Fzitzith, 184 Tzori, 310, 319, 322 U inverted, 227 Ufaz, place, 43 Ugliness, 47 Universes, three hundred and ten, 181 Uri, 332 Urim, etymology, 181 Urim and Thumim, 181f inquiring, 181 Urine, incense, 321 Vav, hook, 124 shape, 92 Vernacular, 65 Vessel, anointing, 298 Vestments, priestly, lsSff
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atonement, 201H golden, 218 High Priest's in Holy of Holies, 113 miracle, 223 omitting, 221f, 223 pu tting on, 222f order, 229 reasons, 200 sacred, 159 Shimon HaTzaddik, 341 wearing during consecration, 241f when required, 221 Vetch, 321 Violations, minor, 194 Warfare, carbuncle, 172 Warrier, 174 Washing, after meal, 66 Washstand, 288H benefits, 292 juxtaposition, 282 Water, washstand, 289 Waving, offering, 237 Wealth, outside barrier, 115 West, Divine Presence, 149 Wicked, mingling with righteous, Wicks, for Temple, 152 Windows, 150 Winds, bad, 237 Wine, white, 322 Women, importance, 282 Wood, brought from Egypt, 20 in Temple grew, 118 specific gravity, 358 Work, three types, 122 Worldly vanity, 282
Worship, in home, 145 meal offering, 29 only in synagogue, open field, 28 service, 28 time, 29
28
Yahalom, diamond, 174 Yehoachaz, anointed, 301 Yeksef, 164 Yehoshua, Rabbi, 217 Yehoyakin, King, 301 Yehu, King, anointed, 301 Yehudah, Rabbi, 17, 73, 83, 132, 316, 326 Yehudah bar Shushan, Rabbi, 215 Yil beri, 371 Yishtabach, 359 fifteen words,
Yizkor,
328
24
265
Yoash, son of Achazia, anointed, Yochanan, Rabbi, 30, 45 Yom Kippur, 30 charity, 264ÂŁ incense, 325 service, 165, 186 sprinkling on altar, 264 Zebulun, and lssachar, Zeh, twelve, 278
Zer,
40
zar, 41 Zirnri, episode, 155 immorality, 172 Zinbul indi, 319 Zohar,
303, 308
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Aaron, immersion, 290 iron chain on waist, 100 motivation, 19 repentance, 101 Abraham, loved God, 48 to Moses, 7 generations, 48 Absent honors, 303 Achada, 192 Adam, light of creation, 159 Adrianus, 106 Adultress, suspected, 33, 61, 77, 243 Af, 31, 33 Agil,215 Akiva, Rabbi. 126, 129 Aleh Shor, 26 Aliyah, third, 266 Altar, incense, 310 making, 240 placed in Tabernacle, 294 sacrificial, intestines, 315 significance, 310 symbolism, 289 Amirah Ie-goy she'!Juth, 193 Amram,48 Adrionos. 206 Angel. before Israelites, 95 Angel of Death, lost power, 53 Angels, calves' feet, 25 dependent on Israelites, 29 of Destruction, 31, 83 Anger, 143, 205 Animals, mating, 245 Wisdom, 223 Anointing, symbolism, 289 Anokhi,56 Anoth, song, 55 Answers and excuses, 254 Apayim,116 Apish (sorcerer), 27 Argaman, 208 Ari, 172 (also see Luria, Rabbi Yitzchak) Ark,263 heart, 315 making, 236 placed in Tabernacle, 292 silver poles, 293 symbolism, 289 synagogue, 298 tablets placed in, 292
Torah scroll, 293 Arnon, end of, 182 Aryeh, acrostic, 169 Asherah, God, jealous, 138 Ashkelon, brothers, story, 148 Ashkenazic custom, 121 Ashrei 109 Astrology, 100 Atah,72 Attributes of Mercy, see Thirteen Avinu Malkenu, 129 Avon, 117 Avraham hen Yehudah Lev, 321 Avraham ibn Ezra, Rabbi, letter, 182 Ba'al. 318 Bad breath, 199 Balaam, 100 punishment, 155 sons, 10 Bandage, 197 Banneis, 86 Banners, protest, 11 Bases, weight, 268 Bastard, 52 Beams, ribs, 315 tabernacle, 234 Bed, looking at, 245 Ben Drusai, food, 186 Beth Midrash, 299 Betzalel, 260 debate with Moses, 260f election, 221 expert in Torah, 224 Miriam's merit, 224 name, 260, 264 thirteen years old, 224 worked with others, 278 Bible, 24 books, 7 Bin, ben, 91 Birthstool, 204 Bishul achar bishul, 187f Bishul goyim, 197 Blessing, needs base, 256 Bloodshed, 21 Boat, sinking, 201 Bone, fracture, setting, 198 Book of Adam, 74 Book of Covenant, 150 Bookcase, 306
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Coffee, keeping warm, 192 warming, 187 Coffee houses, 191 Commandments (248), 312 Communal leaders, 300 Confession, 118, 120, 124 for fathers, 134 Congregation, Thirteen Attributes. Con tract, tearing, 60f Conversion, forced, 202 Cooking, Sabbath, 183ff Cooking after Cooking, 187 Copper, amount donated, 273 Covenant, 37, 136 second, 150f Crimson, 208 Crowns, golden, 83f Culi, Rabbi Yaakov, 3, 8
Brain, 255 Bread, baking, 184 Breastplate, making, 276f Bride, 24 ornaments, 7 Bridegroom, tachanun, 131 Burning, penalty, 173 sweet beverage, 173 Burning Bush, 39 Caleb,48 Candles, church, 14l synagogue, 306 Capricorn, 24, 41 worship, 64 Caps, 269 Captives, ransoming, 302 Carob tree, 125 symbolic, 128
Chach,215 Chaim Tovim, 304
Daughter, called mother, 314 kidnapped, 202 David, light of creation, 159 Demsh,53 '. Derma, stuffed, 188 Diaphragm, 315 Diber, harsh speech, 28 Divine Presence, in body, 318 voice, 126 with Israel, 96 Donations, 209 for tabernacle, ending, 228 voluntary, 213 Drunkeness, 200
Chamber of Hewn Stone, 218 Chanina ben Dosa, Rabbi, 217 Chanun, 115 Charity, collecting, 257 Charon, 33 hidden in Peor, 34 Charuth, 53f
Chasid Shoteh, 197 Chayoth,
angels,
26, 104
Chazakah, 303 Chazan, 152 Chemah,
31, '33
Chesed,116 Chet, 118 Chilazon, 208 newborn, 204f removing from dead mother, Childbirth, death in, 204 preparation for, 203 Sabbath, 202ff Christianity, founder, 155 Chol HaM oed, wedding, 282 Chronological order, Torah, 3 Chronology, Golden Calf, 92
Egel. angel of the sun, 27
Child,
Chupah,318 Chur, tried to stop Calf, 10f murdered, 20, 21, 222 Circumcision, 313 tachan un, 131 Clonious, 154 Cloud, brought jewels, 219 sign to move, 309 Cobwebs, 199
119
204
Egg, raw for voice, 199 EI,115 EI Melekh Yoshev, 113, 116, 120 Eleh, 252., 259 Eliezer ben Hyrcanus. Rabbi, 48 dispute with philosopher, 253 dispute with sages, 125 under ban, 126 Elijah, 126 answering questions, 254 without food, 158 woman of Tzaraphath, 256 Elohim, meaning, 22 Elu!' 167ff acrostic, 168 shofar, 167 waking early, 133
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Esau, garments, 244 Evil eye, fox's teeth, 171 Evil Urge, stone, 6 Excommunication, 87 Explicit name, 18, 26, 54 Eyes, sore, 197 Fat, 184 Fasts, Four, 137 public, 136 Torah reading, 136 Fast of Esther, 137 Fiery Furnace, 121 Fingernail, loose, 198 Fire, Sabbath, 180ff, 205 First-born, consecration, 144 Five angels of destruction, 33 Flags, 86 Food, Kosher, 139 Foot stew, 189 Fox, parable, 17l Funeral, in synagogue, 305
Index Golden Calf, 8ff, 256 automatically made, 16f back was donkey, 21, 49 desire, 28f five sins, 32 kissing, 78 making, 8 not a god, 21 penalties, 77 sin in every generation, 76 spoke, 18 weight, 27, 29 women, 14 Good deed, creates angel, 209 with stolen money, 209 Great Assembly, 152 Habitual right, 303 Hadrian, 106, 206 as great as Moses, 206 Hash'cheth. 32 Hashmed,32 Hatmanah, 189, 192 Headplate, 279f Heart, dwelling of God, 317 Holy of Holies, 317 purifying, 317 Heaven and earth, witnesses, 311 Hekhal
Gamlilel, Rabban, 107, 127, 244 traveling by ship, 127 Gardener, parable, 30 Garlic, 191 Garments, with blood, 84 Gelilah,
303
Gentile, party, eating at, 139 Sabbath work, 188, 1a9ff, 193 wedding, attending, 140 God, cannot be seen, 103f, 106 glory fills the world, 315 grasping, 34 jealous, 138 knows future, 41 knows motives, 281 place, 107 revelation, 107 teaching Torah, 318 Gold, amount collected, 267 burning, 62 covered wood, 272 first offering, 251 from sun, 27 increased, 27l
HaKodesh,
298
Helkiah, Rabbi, 226 High Priest, annointing, 311 Holiness, elevating, 299 Honors, purchasing, 303 Hoops, 269 Host, Christian, 141 Idolatrous offerings, l40ff Idolatry, 21, 139f adultry against God, 52 death by sword, 68 thought like deed, 12 Insignia, tribal, 86 Intermarriage; 139, 141, 142 Ir HaNidachath,
70
Iron, God hates, 248 Isaac, binding, 282 Ish, 318 Isparklaria
HaMeira,
105
Israel, bride, 318 God's inheritance, 135 heart of world, 255 Israelites, garment, 54 God's people, 30
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Isru Chag, 132 Ithamar, 48, 25M, 270 Jacob, stone,S Jerusalem, gates, jewels, 153 rebuilt, 318 Jerusalem families, bad customs, 179 Jewelry, types, 215 Jewels, brought by clouds, 219 ga tes of Jerusalem, 153 Jews, from Jerusalem, story, 121 Joshua, 48 na'ar, 91 name changed, 92 with Moses, 54f, 91 Judah, blessing, 224 and Tamar, 224 Karaites, 204 Sabbath lamp, 205 Kedushah, 104 Kehoth,48 Kenesseth HaGedolah, 152 Ketzef, 32, 33 King, daughter, parable, 261, 314 decree against child, parable, 39f jewels, parable, 38 poor woman, parable, 250 10 valuable jewels, parable, 45 wife, rumors, parable, 251 Kitrog, 74 K'Ii rishon, 184
K'/i sheni, 184 KoI,228 Korban Chagigah, 133 Kosher
food, rea SOl., 256
Kumaz, 215 Lag BeOmer, 133 Lamp, near door, 195 on Sabbath, 193 synagogue, 306 Law, proof, 125ff Laxitive, 200 Leaf, on wound, 197 Leo, sign, 169 Leprosy, house, 138 Levites, executioners, 69 killed brothers, 67 service, 259 virtuous, 66
Libation offering, 295 Life, saving, 195, 200f Life and death questions, 200f Light, of creation, 159 Limbs, two hundred forty-eight, 312 Lonzano, Rabbi Menachem, 244 Luria, Rabbi Yitzchak. 172, 244 speaking in synagogue, 305 Maamadoth, 265 Machal,61 Maimonides, Rabbi Moses, letter, 315 Making, 248 times, 311 Manna, 225 only for Israelites, 25 Marriage contract, parable, 110 Mashchith, 33
Mashkon, 251 Massage, 200 Mastik, 199 Matahan Desert, 62 Matzah, eating, 143f Meat, kosher, advantages, 254 Mecholoth, musical instruments, 61 Meeting Tent, 87 Melting wax, 184 Mern, Sarnekh, suspended miraculously, 51 Memachek, 198 Menorah, making, 239 mind,315 placed in Tabernacle, 294 planets, 283 Significances, 310 symbolism, 289 Metal, heating, 184 melting, 184 Miana (food), 188 Micah, idol, 18 Midwife, 202 Milk, extracting from breast, 199 Miriam, Puah, 224 well, 62 Mirrors, women, 242
Mishkan, 94 Mitztamek ve-yafeh 10, 188 Mixed multitude, 8 Mixing, food on Sabbath 191H Modeh bi'k'nas paiur, 171 Moed, definition, 88 Mordecai ben Avraham Ashkenazi, Moses, blessing, 286 casket in sky, 10
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304
Nefilath Apayim, 120, 121 after Amidah, 128 power, 127 symbolism, 123 Nekitath Chejetz, 49 Nesi'im, without yod, 219 New Moon, given to women, 14 Nezem, 215 Nissim ben Chaim Askenazi, 321 Nothar,
149
Noy avodah zarah, 141 Nursing, Sabbath, 199 Oath, annulling, 35 Ocean, 62 Ohel Moed, 87, 246 meaning, 88 Okioth,4 Olath r'iyah, 145 Onkelos, son of Clonicus, 154 became proselyte, 154
Oral Torah, 152 merit of Abraham, 153 Ox, power, 26 Packing cloths, 273f Parable, fox, 171 king, daughter, 261, 314 decree against child, 39f jewels, 38 poor woman, 250 wife, rumors, 251 prince, rebellion, 11 Pardee, acronym, 53 Parokheth,
235
Pascal lamb, 149 Passover, 144 Pen, 142 Pe'or, meaning, 34 Pesach Sheni, 133 Pesha, 117 Peshat, 53
Peyoth, 313 Philosopher, 254 Physician, 196 Pikudey, 265 Pilgrimages, festival, 147 miracles, 148f Pinchas, 48 killed Zirnri, 70 Pious fool, 197 Pitch, 184 Prayer, sitting, standing, falling, 123 Precious stones, donation, 217 Preserving warmth, 192ff Priesthood, first-born, 70 Priestly blessing, 152 Prince, rebellion, parable, 11 Princes, donation, 218 Prophecy, gentiles, 101 Prophets, Sinai, 155 Psalms, importance for dead, 174 in prayer, 287 reading, 174, 265 Publicity, 111 Purgatory, 205 Purim, 132 Purpose, first concern, 262 Quantarin, 27 Ra'ah, evil star, 43 Rachum,115 Ram's horn, 56
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Reshuth ha-rabim, 191 Reshuth ha-yachid, 191 Retzeh, blessing, 317 Reuben, and Bilhah, 60 Rings, 15 idolatrous, 15 Rimonim, 302 "Rise 0 Ox," 26, 86 Robe, making, 278 Ruacn HaKodesh, 102, 270 Sabbath,311begins with evening, 183 cooking, 180 and baking, 183ff fire, 205 hot food, 181 lamps, 193 observance, 176 pain, 197 saving life, 195 sick person, 195 sleep, 179 stove, 189 Torah,178 warming food, 181 witness to God, 52 work, categories, 184 gentile, 188, 189ff, 193 Sacred object, oath, 49 Sacrifice, prayer in place of, 124 symbolism, 311 Salem, 316 Salve, rubbing, 198 Sanhedrin, 67 Satan, 9ff dancing, 56 in Calf, 18 Scabs, 200
Se'ah,4 Selichoth, dress, 244 Semen, in vain, 36 Sexual immorality, 21 Sha/em, 316 Shavuoth, 146 Shekinah, 307
Shem HaMeforash, 18, 26, 54 Shema, saying by heart, 152 Shimon bar Yochai, Rabbi, 128 Shittim wood, 208 Sh'lomo, God of Peace, 313 Shofar, 56 Elul, 167 Shoham stones, 208, 275f Silver, amount collected, 268 poles in ark, 293 use, 268 additional, 269 Singular and plural, 278 Sins, cardinal, 21 Skin, 315 . Skin infection, parable, 13 Slaughtering, on Sabbath, 196 Sleeping, Sabbath, 179 synagogue, 305 Sneezing, response, 304 Snuff, 199 Sod, 53 Sodom,48 Sorcerers. Egyptian, 10 Sotah, 33, 61, 243 Soul, place, 107 Space, expansion, 312 Spitting, synagogue, 306 Stiff-necked, definition, 30 Stone, weight, 5 Stoning,S Stomach ache, 200 Stove, covering, 187 lighting on Sabbath, 189 Stream, 62 Sulphur, 184 Sun, sphere, 4 Suppository, 200 Suspicion, 257 Sweat, working up, 200 Synagogue, assessments, 298 building, 297ff destroyed, 306 door, 298 funds from, 300 laws, 297ff minor sanctuary, 299 proper dress, 243 renting, 304 selling, 300 shortcut, 305 sleeping, 305
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Tabaath, 215 Tabernacle, acounting, 249ff, 257f alludes to body, 315 annointing, 289f brought to Moses, 282f built by God, ~80 completion, 280, 281f crown, 313 Divine help, 218 donations, brought on one day, 225 furniture, symbolism, 289ff gifts from Israelites only, 93 God's glory, 307 Isaac's birthday, 282 miracles, 312 Moses erected, 285, 291£ order of making, 260f person, 286 second, 258 setting up furniture, 288ff significance, 310 Torah, 262 two, 94 witness, 311 Table, making, 238 placed in Tabernacle, 293 stomach, 315 Tablets, breaking, "57££, 110 description, 6 flexible, 4 given to Moses, 3 in one hand, 58 jaws, 5 like dead body, 58 of Testimony, 5 power, 5 sapphire, 4 scroll, 4, 5 second, 108ff size, 6 weight, 4, 58 when given, 4 why two, 6 writing on, 50 Tachanun, 120k after Amidah, 120 origin, 121f when not said, 132ff
Index Tachash, 208 Takroveth avodah zarah, 141 Talmud, purchasing, 298 Tamid, reading, 152 offering, 295 Targum, author, 154 Taurus, sign, 15, 24, 41, 64, 86 Tefillin, straps, 306 Temper, losing, 143, 205 Temple, built by God, 280 second, 254 miraculous, 255 third, 253 Torah,264 Temples, two, 256 Ten Commandments, how written, 51£ penalty, 5 ten lines, 53 Ten righteous people, 48 Teruah, meaning, 168 Tetragrammaton, 114 Thanksgiving prayer, 319 Thief, parable, 209 Thirteen Attributes of Mercy, 102, 112, 113ff congregation, 119 covenant, 136 Throne of Glory, banners, 86 Moses grasped, 32 Tikuney Zohar (work), 172 Times, auspicious, 16 Tisha B'Av, 132 Titus, punishment, 154 Toothache, 199 Torah, chronological order, 3 gift, 7 neglecting, 264 not in heaven, 126 oral, 151 reading, portions, 265 respect, 264f rule, 7 " Sabbath, 178 scholar, definition, 7 study, suffering for, 57 two parts, 151 ways, 266 Torah scroll, decorations, 302 mantle, 306 purchasing, 298 selling, 300 Treaty, with nations, 138
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Veil, diaphragm, 315 Vertebrae, eighteen, 316 Viduy, 120 see Confession Virgo, sign, 169 Vomiting, 200 Wafers, 141 Walking backwards, 50 Wall, fallen, 201 Washstand, 310 making, 242 mirrors, 242 set up, 295 symbolism, 289 Wave offering, 259 "We will do and listen," 53 Wealth, from Egypt, 221 Wedding, gentile, attending, 140 Wings of Cherubim, lungs, 315 Witnesses, executioners, 67 Woman, attached to man, 173 work, belongs to husband, 216
[354 ] Women, charity, 214 did not sin by golden calf, 14, 209 did not take off rings, 14 face, not looking at, 245 gifts to Tabernacle, 214 greatness, 209 spinning thread, 186 Worship, field, 297 Written Torah, merit of Jacob, 153 reciting from memory, 152
Yehoshua ben Chanania, Rabbi, 106, 126, 206 Yeyunos,10 and Yombros, 16 YHVH,114
Yochanan ben Zakkai, Rabban, 110, 153, 270 Yom Kippur, 92f, 281, 308 confession, 124 holy of holies, 50 second Tablets, 158 Yombros,10
Zemiroth, meaning, 174 Zodiac, images, 22 powers, 15 signs, 169,252 Zohar, 128, 253 remedy for soul, 174
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Ashes, dust, 39.5 swallowed up, 123 Assistant, High Priest, 370 Attar, Rabbi Chaim ibn, 248 Attribute of Justice, 397 Attribute of Mercy, 397 Atzah, bone, 80 Aunt, incest, 409
Av Beth Din, 363 Avas, examining, 267 A zarah, 25
Azazel, etymology,
345 goat to, 338, 345, 382 sacrifice, 388
Agilah,252 Agrippa,
King, sacrifice,
Ahavath Olam, 42, .51 Akiva, Rabbi, inheritance,
62
Ba'al teshuva, 138 67
Bat, 253
Bath Yah, 18 Beans, examining, 267 Bestiality, 416 Benveneste, Rabbi Chaim, 242, 243, 269 Benveneste, Rabbi Moshe, 14\.', 162, 243 Beth Din, 363 Beth Ha-deshen, 383 Belorith, 398
Anchinars, 268 Aneto, 268
Arod,230 Ash offering, 39, 122f offering, 138f me'i/oth, 111 talui, 113H
Asham Asham Asham Asher,
97
14
Bamah,389
travels, 17 Alcoholism, 198 Aleph, small, 15 Aleppo, 269 Alexander, story, 234 Alexandria, 279, 343 Altars, private, 389
Angels, 348 forbidden in sanctuary, Animals, kosher, 226 not annulled, 267 old, sacrifice, .57 Annulled in sixty, 159 Ant, 2.53 Apostate, sacrifice, 23 Appearances, 1.54 Aristobulos, 238f Artichokes, 268
Balaam,
341
Bird, intestines, 63 offering, 58 slaughter, 60 Birds, non-kosher, 251 sacrifice, 311 twenty-four, non-kosher, Bithyah, 18 Blood,258f covering, 391H blessing, 392 laws, 392ff dashing, 26 forbidden, 153 reasons, 1.52f human, 1.54 idolatrous practices, 153
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prohibition, 151fÂŁ. 390 soul, 152 sprinkling, 382 Bloodletting, 215 Body and soul, food, 10 Bonuses, 347 Bowel movement, withholding, 271 Brain, worms, 270 Brandy, 261 Bricks, sun-dried, 394 Bronchial tube, 169 Bullock,83 Burning Bush, 187 Burnt offering, atonement, 33, 107 rules, 57 Butter, 247 Cabbage, examining, 268 Cain and Abel, 9, 391
Cal,394 Camels, 229 old,200 Canaan, treasures,
Cuervo, 252 314
Canavitas, 269 Cantor, qualifications, 385f Capricorn, 6 Carcass, unclean, 396 Cauliflower, examining, 269 Caviar, 150
Cerezas, 267 Challah, 259 Chamber of Hewn Stone, 40, 50 Chamber of Lambs, 41
Chan, 236 Chanina, Rabbi, 341 Charity, 112 Chazeh, 176 Cheese, cottage 248 gentile, 246 worms, 270 Cherries, examining, 269 Chest, seeing, 176 Chet,87 Chiefs, offering, 219 Child, of gentile, 404 Childbirth, defilement, 275 Children, non-kosher food, 250 studying Leviticus, 16
Choshaf, 269 Chiyya,
Chonyo, 342 Circumcision, 279, 283 Climatic zones, 9 Coercion, for commandments, 32 Cohen-priests. livelihood, 4 washing hands in synagogue, 126 Commandment, adornment, 144 ethical, 398 negative bound to positive, 33 Conception, miracle, 277f Conduct, proper, 17 Confession, 3, 106 Consanguinity, secondary degrees, 418 Conversion to Judaism, 402 Copper, Venus, 9 Cormorant, 253 Cottage cheese, 248 Cream, clotted, 248 Crop, 59, 254 Crow, 252 Cud, chewing, 228f
Rabbi, 316, 334
Custom, 245 Customs, gentile, 397 Daily offering, 120 Daughter-in-law, incest, 410 Death, causes, 207 Death penalties, four, sacrifice, 2 Decisions, when drunk, 218 Decree, everlasting, 351 Delicatessen, 163 Demons, 6 goats, 6 sacrifice, 388, 390 Derekh, 17 Dew, 258f Diaphragm, burning, 79 Dietary laws, 225ff Dill,268 Discharge, female, 325 seminal, 323 unclean, 321 Disgusting food, forbidden, 272 Dishonest, offering for, 115 Divine, gazing at, 199 Divine judgment, accepting, 203 Divorce, forced, 33 Donkey, wild, 230 Dough, offering, 259
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Eulogy, 214 Eve, curse, 281 Even ha-shethiyah,
372
Evil Urge, 279 leaven, 72 remedy, 30f Excommunication, 102 Ezratb
Nashim,
383
Ezrath Yisrael, 369 Ezekiel, dry bones, llf Face of altar, 130f Falcon, 253 Fast, redeeming with charity, 412 Fasting, 233, 352f for atonement, 404, 412, 416 Fat, causes sin, 6 forbidden, 82, 147, 175 Fence around Torah, 419 Fetus, 278 blood,153 Fine, 4 sacrifice, 27 twenty percent, 116 Fire, constant on altar, 129 from heaven, 195
miraculous, 28 three on altar, 129 unauthorized, 196 First fruit offering, 71 Fish, blood, 153 kosher, 240f, 242 salting, 164f wormy, 270 Flax dust, 394 Flour, wormy, 270 Food, binds body and soul, 10 non-kosher, 227 Foska, 394
Fowl, singeing, 168 Frankincense, 66, 131 Gamaliel, Raban, 125, 383 travels, 17 Gapar, 402 Garments, for synagogue, 124 gentile, 398 Gartija, 257 Gavila, 150, 252
Gentile, claim against Jew, 103 corpse, for Cohen-priest, 151 customs, 397 disguising self as, 402 intercourse with, 404 public intercourse, 404 Sabbath work, 419 sacrifice, 23 salting, 159 Gezerah land, 346 Gid ha-nasheh,
29
Gizzard, 254 Glass, Mercury, 9 God, among Israelites, 327 bread, 8 eyes on land, 9 not physical, 1 voice, 18 Gold, sun, 9 Gold dust, 395 Golden Calf, 120 atonement, 190 Golden statue, story, 12 Gong, 44, 52 Good manners, precede Torah, 17 Gosshawk, 252 Granddaughter, incest, 408
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[450 Invertebrates, 240 water, 240f Iron, Jupiter, 9 Isaac, merit, 35 Isolation, with opposite sex, 403 Israel, God's portion, 349 Issachar of K'far Barkai, service, 125 Jacob and Esau, 348 Jelly, 269 Jephtah (see Ylftach) Jew tax, 402 Job, death of children, 204 Jonah, fleeing, 9 Joseph, selling, 221 selling, atonement, 190 Judgment, Divine, 203 Jupiter, iron, 9 Kaok,124 Kara, 14 Kara batak, 253 Kara'im, 333
Karaites, cheese, 247 Kareth Kaymak,248
Keder, volcano worship, 413 Kedushah, Holy of Holies, 336 Kerpices,
394
Ketiah bar Shalom, 67 Khazars, 7ff Kidneys, emotions, 3, 6 salting, 171 King, 364 parable, 346 sin offering, 95ff Kings, Hasmonean, 238 Kissing, 403 Kite, 252 Kiyor, 367 K'/i rishon, 160 K'/i sheni, 160 Koal,395 Kales, 268 Kometz,67
Korach, 179 Korban, 8 Karban m'ilah, 111 Korban oleh ve'yored, Kuz,44
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319
Martyrdom, 399f for which sins, 31 Master, decision in presence of, 196 Meai offering, 65, 130ff four types, 68 precious, 62f remainder, 219 Meat, boiling, 163 frozen, 162 roasting, 172 salting, 154ff stuffed, 173f unsalted, 160f Melikah, 108 Menorah, cleansing, 41 ligh ti ng, 368 Menstruation, 276, 324 and leprosy, 283 intercourse, 412 Mercury, glass, 9 Merinchina, 174 Meritorious have merit, 87ff Mesi'ach le-fi tum-o, 160 Metal filings, 395 Metzk, 159 Mikvah,258 Mil, 157 Milk,258f gentile, 244f human, 249 Minchah, 65 daily for High Priest, 132 Holy of Holies, 132 priestly, burnt, 135 Minchah offerings, 140 preparation, 130ff Minchath chabithin, 133 Minchath machbath, 70 Miracles, 319 Misappropriation sacrifice, 110ff Mishael, 211 Mitzvah, stealing, 392f Molekh,413 Monetary loss, causing, 104 Moon, silver, 9 Moras, 269 Moses, humility, 15 lost Priesthood, 187f names, 18 Muktzah, 21, 394
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253
Mushrooms, 174 Mussaf offering, 368 Mussar, 363 Nadav and Avihu, 23 death, 196ÂŁ, 330 Nashgaz,
404
Ne'evad,21 batim, 312f Nephew, incest, 409 Nega'ey
Neiisah, 257 Nevelah, 148, 394 Niddah,326
intercourse, 412 Nikanor Gate, 369 Nirba,22 Nissan, offerings, 219 ten crowns, 188f Nivqim, 229 No Amon, 343 Noah, birds, 254 Non-kosher food, selling, l48ff North, hidden, 36ff Nothar, 146
Pazi, examining, 268 Peace offering, 77f, 175 laws, 141f Pelican, 253 Philosopher and rabbis, 17 Physician, story, 209 warning, 330 Pickling, 162 Piety, show of, 23lf Pig, 229 kosher feet, 232 raising, 238 Piggul, 146 Pinchus, killing Zimri, 404 Pots, absorbed in floor, 137 Preset, 268 Preserves, examining, 269 Priests, inaugural offering 133 inauguration, 179ff twenty-four watches, 141 Priestly offering, reasons, 134f Prohibition, 264 Questionable guilt offering, 113ff Quicksand, 303
Notzah,59
261 Rat, 257
Nursing, 249
Raton,
Oath, violating, 106 Offering, leftover, 146 unclean, 147 Ohel Moed, Olah, 121f
196
Olive dil, 258f Orner, offering, 76 Onan,
Rakki,
257
Red Heifer, ashes, 366 Releindados, 173 Resurrection, 180 Revi'ith, 217 Ricotta, 248 Robbery, God hates, 63f Rosaries, Rabbi Yehudah, 150 Rosh Chodesh, offering, 221
222
Oral Torah, acceptance, 215 Osprey, 252 Ossifrage, 252 Ostrich, 252 Other Side, 226 Owl, 252 Palhedrin, chamber, 363 Parable, king, 346 king and gardeners, 142 Parsley, 268 Parvah Chamber, 368
Sacrificed, self, 24 Sacrifices, 1 atonement for sin, Iff bind God and Israel, 11 blemish,25 burnt portions, 3 coercing, 32 conditions, 21 female, 25 fine, 4 five categories, 25 God's bread, 8
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Safek de-oraitha, 266 Saint, death, 214 right hand of humanity, 214 story, 235 Sakachos, 172 Sallio, 124 Salt, 73 at table, 74 covenant, 73f for meat, 15M in sacrifice, 72 reusing, 159 Samael, 348, 388 Sanctification of God's name, 400 blessing, 400 Sanhedrin sin, 92ff sin offering, 92ff Satan, 348 Saturn, lead, 9 Sausages, 172 Sawdust, 394 Scapegoat, 338, 345 Seder, dipping, 260 Seder ha-avodah, 354ff Segan ha-Kohanim, 363 Semen, in vain, 405 Semikhah, 25, 368 Sennacherib, 126 Shekel, 307 Shelamim, 138 etymology, 77 Shimon bar Yochai, Rabbi, 86 Shimon the Tzaddik, 341 Shithin, 52 5h'ma,42 Holy of Holies, 336 in Temple, 51 Signs, kosher, 273
Index Sins, cardinal, 401 habitual, 89 High Priest, 90 inadvertent, 87ff meal offering, 108f Torah scholar, 91 Sin offering, 35, 83ff, 98ff bird, 108 female, 35 rules, 136f Sin offerings, comparison, 96 Silver, moon, 9 Sister, incest, 407, 408 Sister-in-law, incest, 410 Sisters, marrying, 411 Slaughterers, ritual, 388 Snake, why clean, 262 Snow, 395 Sodom and Gemmorah, 75 Soul,10 coming to the world, 86 sinning, 85 Space, compression, 180 Spaghetti, 261 Speech, malicious, 302 malicious, leprosy, 296 Spinach, examining, 268 wild,268 Spirit, malevolent, 316 unclean, 226 Spit, roasting, 173 Spleen, salting, 171 Starling, 252 Stepmother, incest, 406 Stinginess, 313 Stork, 253 Story, golden statue, 12 wealthy person's sacrifice, 4 Stoves, 261 Stuffing, 173 S'udah shel mitzvah, 171, 218 Suicide, 路32 Sun, gold, 9
Surmi,395 Swan, 253 Sweet, sacrifice, 71 Swordfish, 243
Tabachiah, 171 Tabernacle,
completed,
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[454 ] Venus, copper, 9 Vessels, first and second, 160 Vestments, for ash offering, 123 golden, 336 tearing, priests, 214 white, 336 Vinegar, straining, 241f Vizhnas, 267 Volcano worship, 413 Vulture, 252 Wafers, 51 Washing, for wet foods, 259 priests, 367 Washing hands, 127 Water, 258f first creation, 73 Water libations, 73 Waters, lower, 73 Wave offering, 144, 176 Weaning, 249 Weasel, 257 Wet nurse, 249 Wine, 258f Witnesses, obligation, 101 Woman and daughter, incest, 411 Wood, for sacrifice, 29 Worms, after twelve months, 269 examining for, 227 forbidden, 263f in fruit, 266 Worship, time for, 217 Worshipping while drunk, 217 YaD ShaChat DaM, 259 Yanai, Rabbi, 303 Yaprakes, 269 Yehuda, Rabbi, 316 Yehudah Acharah, 5 Yehoshua ben Chananiah, Rabbi, 279 travels, 17, 204 Yehoshua ben Levi, Rabbi, 19 Yibum,411 Yiftach, daughter, 32 Yitzchak, Rabbi, 316 Yochanan ben Zakkai, death of son, 204 Yogurt, 248 Yom Kippur, 201 afternoon reading, 403 blessings, 383
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Zav,322 Zavah,326 Zeh, equals twelve, 135 Zoth, 335
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INDEX AMun,20b funeral. 295 peace, 295 Abba. Rabbi, 3, 239 Abraham, 206 Achai, Rav, 300 Adam, sin, 2S 1 AdM, 121 Add. bar Ahavah, Rav, 49 Admonitions, 303 Adultery, penaltv, 82 woman suspected of, 66 Ahab, 269 Akiva, Rabbi, 70, 123, 174 students' death 166ÂŁf AI-godoll, 43 Arnidah. ends with peace 293 Ammonite. intercourse with, 96 Andrinos, 51 Angel of death, 300 eyes, 66 Angels, advocates and accusers, 269 blaspheming, 239 Angora, 48 Animal. does not mature, 115 muktzah, 128 slaughtered, moving, 62 with child, 117 tithing, 324 Annulled in majority, 44 Anointing, Yom Kippur, 199 Apostates, defilement, 92 violating Sabbath, 23 Arakhill, 318 Aravail, 222 Archangels, 229 A rey miklat, 263 Argon, kingdom, 290 Ari, (see Luna) Ark, curtain, 47 Arusah, Cohen, 93 Ashkenazi, Rabbi Yitzchak, 226 Astrology, b4 Atzath, across tic, 170
Auctioning, Torah readings, 100 Auspicious times, 63 Avak rib/th, 272 Avoth, 166, 211, 222 Avraham, son of Yehudah Leib, 326 Azarah, 159 Azariah, 210 Azazel, 204 Baal teshuvah, 257, 294 Babylonian empire, 285 Baking, Yom Tov, 135 Balaam. 65 bones became snakes, 65 Banker, 20 Barukh SheAmar, 180f Bate! be-rov, 44 Batel be-shishim, 59 Batey arey chomah, 262 Bath Kol, 122 Beard, shaving, 67 Bestiality, penalties, 84 Beasts, noxious, 307 Bedek ha-bayith, 113, 320, 323 Be-di'eued, 116 Benefit of doubt, 25 Bey" ha-shemashoth, 197 Biblical verse, child repeating, 65 Bildad the Shuchite, 210 Blasphemy, penalty, 238 Blessings, Aleph to Tav, 302 spiritual. 299 Blind man, Torah reading, 100 Blood, eating on, 62 Bogereth, 103 Bortnick, Rachel A., 48 Bowl. 136 Bread, baking, 309 Bride, good luck, 65 washing, 199 Bridegroom, special portion, 100 Building, Chol HaMoed, 153 Burial. Yom Tov, 140 Burning glass, 133
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Business, Chol HaM oed, 152 Yom Tov, 139 Bystander, responsibility, 27 Cain, married sister, 85 Calendar, making, 120 Camel's hair, 44 Candle, Yom Tov, 139 Cannibalism, 310f Canvas, 43 Capital punishment, fasting, Carrying, Yom Tov, 140
Clouds of Glory, 204 Cohen, contact with dead, 90ff daughter, adultery, 101 defilement, 91ff first to Torah, 97 haircut, 102 marriage, 95ff (see priest) washing before blessing, 199 Commandments, reward, 289ff Condemned criminal, 323 Confession, 314 Contracts, sh'tar isk:a, 273 Convert, woman, for Cohen, 96 Cooking, Yom Tov, 133, 135 Corpse, defilement, 89 Correcting, others, 29f Cotton, 43 Crescas, Rabbi Chasdai, 290 Crop of birds, sacrifice, 190 Crossbreeding, animals, 38 Cursing, God, 234ff others, 21 self, 22 Custody, 237
62
Cassia, 59 Chadash, 160
Chag ha-asif, 214 Chakamak,
133
Chalal, 93 Chalalah, 96 definition,
96
Challah, 175 Chamah, 311 Chamanim, 311 Chamber, unclean, Chamber of Hewn Chanania, 210 Charisma, 104
Chathan Chathan
3 Stone,
122
Bereshith, 100 Torah, 100
Chat zitzah, 227 Cheating, 251f with words, 257 Cheese, making, 136 Cherem, 254, 323 Cherem la-ehamagim, 323 Chesed, perversion, 85 Chibuk, 136 Chibut ha-kever, 300 Child, Biblical verse, 65 Chillul HaShem, 119, 193, 284 Chiyya, Rabbi, 239 OlOl HaM oed, 147f building, 153 marriage, 156 sanctity, 156 writing, 154 Chukim, 37 Cities, Levites, 263 walled, 262f Citron, 52, 216 Clothing, repairing, Chol HaMoed,
Dan, tribe, 234 Daniel, 210 Darius, 210 Dathan, wife, 235 Davar ha-aued, 150, 151f David, 206, 286 king, 33 peace, 296 Death, 303 Debts, collecting, 64 Demons, in form of cows, 69 Desecrating God's name, 119 Divination, 63, 66 Doag, son of Yosef, 311
Dofek,
90
Domestic animals, 128 Dream, fast for, 194 Drinking, Yom Kippur, Dukhan, 264
153
198
Eating, Yom Kippur, 198 Eczema, 105 Eden, Garden of, 301 Edomite, convert, intercourse
with, 96
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Eje'h, snake, 240 Eggs, laid on Yom Tov, 137f Egyptian, idolatry, 62 intercourse with, 96 killed by Moses, 235 Elasha, 102 Elazar ben Rabbi Shimeon, 299 Eleazar ben Azariah, Rabbi, cow, 30 Eleazar ben Shamua, Rabbi, 174 Elders, respect, 73 Electric shaver, 70 Eliezer, Abraham's servant, 65 Eliezer, Rabbi, 239, 282 Eliezer the Great, Rabbi, death, 70 Elijah, 178, 301 spelling, 316 Eliphaz the Temanite, 210 Elisha, 70 Endowment pleasures, 317ff Enemies, defeating, 298 Erroneous deal, 253
EruÂť chatzero th, 145 Eruv taushiiin, 142f Esau, 204 red, 230 Esther, 301 Ethrog, 216 beautiful, 216, 217 grafted, 219 heart, 214 high price, 217f smelling, 227 Evaluation of human being, 318 Exchange of sacrifice, 319 Excommunication, 23 Extinguishing fire, Yom Tov, 138f Eyes, burning out, 12 Ezehu Mokoman, 50f Ezekiel, 31 Fasting, for rain, 77 Monday and Thursday, Feredje, 46 Festivals, 120, 124ff God loves, 123 rejoicing, 146 (see Yom Tov) work, 125 Fez, 48 Field, consecrating, 321
77
Fire, Yom Tov, 132f Fish, story of, 195 Flint, 133 Food, preparing on Yom Tov, 126 Forbidden weigh ts. keeping, 78 Forehead, sins on, 191 Foreigners, treatment of, 75 Forgiving others, 33 Four species, 214 allusions, 229f laws, 223 Tetragrammaton, 225 Frankincense, 160 Friends, story, 36 Fruit, judgment, 157 Gabriel,31 Galanti, Rabbi Abraham, 191 Gamaliel, Rabban, 217 Gebonites, 95 Gehenom, 295 Genitals, damaged, 96 Gentiles, cheating, 193, 254, 344 Ger toshau, 283 Gluttony, 62 God, explicit name, pronouncing, 122 first, 230 friend, 35 Golden Calf, 2 Go Ie!, 90 Gossip, 26 Grace after Meals, Cohen leading, 100 Grafting, 40 Grain, judgment, 157 Grapes, harvest, 292 portions for poor, 16 Graves, gentile, 92 Greek empire, 285 Greetings, 74 Grinding, Yom Tov, 134 Grudge, holding, 32f Guardian angel of nation, 193 Guests, spiritual, sukkah, 206
Hadas, 221 eyes, 215 Hadrian, Sl Hallel, shaking lulav, 226 Hannah, raised Korach, 295 Harlot, definition, 95
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Index Hatred, 9, 28 Havdalah, 174 Haykhini, Rabbi Abraham, 184 Healing, 167f Hebrew slave, terumah, 110
Hejker,
246
Height,
103
Hek desh,
no
Hemp, 43 Hen, crowing like rooster, 64 Hered ita ry field, 260 Hermaphrodite, peyoth, 68 Hernia, 105 High Priest, defilement, 103 'marriage, 103 Hillel and proselyte, story, 34 Hi'l, yes, 79 Hindveplig], 44 Holiness, permissible things, 6 sexual immorality, 3 through Torah, 6 Holy Land, bridge, 296 second day Yom Tov, 127
Hashana,
229
Hoshana Rabbah, 228 circuits, 228 day of judgment, 169 Hosha'noth, 227f Houses, in walled city, 262
Ibb_ur ha-shallah,
120
Idolators, peace, 294 Idolatry, 10f like menstruation, 165 Idols, 287 gazing at, 11 ten names, 10 Illusions, 64 Incest, penalties, 83ff India, 5 Interest, 23, 267 advanced, 274 definition of, 272 laws, 270ff neshekh, 267 post, 274 to gentile, 274 touch of, 272 words, 275 Isaac, 206 bindi~ of, 181
Israel, gathered, 1 Cod-s first-born,
210
jacob,206 sons, married twin sisters, 85 spelled out, 315f Jeroboam, caused multitude to sin, 123 holidays, 123 jerusalem, burial in, 308 job, 210, 257 joseph, 206 [osiah. 296 jubilee, 248, 321 slave sold to gentile, 285 judgment, four times a year, 157 Justice, perverting, 24 Jute, 43
Kaddish Tith-kabel, Kaouk, 48 Ka'levir, 43
174
Karaites, 137, 140, 102 defilement, 92 interest, 274 working on Yom Tov, 126
Kareth, 198 Kauuk, 48 Kelayim, 37f defini tion, 38
Ketallah, 103 Kheyarshi'lber, 59 Kiddush ha-chodesh, 120 Kiddush Ha-Shem, 119 Kindness,
Killyall,
265
20
Kiss, Divine, 300 Kneading, Yom Tov. 134 Kneeling stone, 287 Knives, sharpening, Chol HaMoed, Yom Tov, 131 Korach, raised by Hannah, 295 strife, 295 Kotnis, 44. Laban,210 Ladi no, 143 Lag B'Omer, 174
Lashon ha-ra,
26, 168
Laundering, Chol HaMoed, Leap year, declaring, 122 reasons for, 121
149
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Lecilelll ha-Pa'lim, 232 Lechem mislineh, 144 Leket, H, 177
Meir of Rothenberg. Rabbi. Meir, Rabbi, 174, 295 lee tu re, 293 Mckach la'llth, 25.3
laws, 15f Letters, with crowns, 42 Leviathan, feast, .300 Levite, cities, 263 Lichen scab. 220 Limb, amputated, 90
Lishkath
Ita-gazith,
Meleklteth auodah, Me-llachesh, 0.3
122
Meth mitzvah, 94 Methake>l keli, 136 Mezakeh, 14.3 Milk, of consecrated animal. 116 Minors, Yom Kippur, 199 Millyall, slave, 282 Mishael, 210 M ispar katall, 190 Mirz vah, money. 217 Mixtures, agricultural. 39f forbidden. 37f Moabite. intercourse with. 90 Mohair. 43 Molekh. worship. 80 Monday, beginning task. 6S Mordecai. 301 Moses. 206 Moshe. son of Yaakov. 326 /',luktzah, animal. 128 lulav, 227 Yom Tov. 128 Murder. penalty. 240 Mutilation. for dead. 70 Myrtle. 2211 smelling. 227 Myrtle branches. patriarchs, 215
Li,le, 130 19, 191
Maaser behemah, 324 Maaser sheni, 5.3, 60 Machpelah Cave. selling 217 Maftir, 99 Magic, punishment. 6S Magic tricks, 64 Maimonides, Rabbi Moshe. 6.3, 97
peyolh,
67
regarding magic. 63 Malko!h, 9S
Mamzer,
241
intercourse Manumission,
125
Menorah, oil. 2.31 Psalm, 172 Menstruant. intercourse, 8sf Messiah. 285. 301 four hundred twenty. 285 son of David. 286
Loaves, twelve. 2.31 Loss, Chol HaMoed, 151 Love, 28 Loving neighbor. 34 Lulav. 220f binding, 224 blessing. 225 10 lev, 215 Sabbath, 227 shaking, directions, 226 spine, 214 taking, 224 Luria, Rabbi Yitzchak.
144
with, 9S 50
Marilh eyi/I, 278 Mark on foreheads, 31 Marriage, Chol HaMoed, sitting by well. 65
Mata'lOlh a'liyim, Mathia
Na'allu'im,
156
177
ben Charash. Rabbi, story. Malun, 49 Meal. pre-fast, 197 Me-chusar 2'mall, 116 Meditation, 18.3 Mediums, n and oracles, punishment, 81 Meek,294
12
226 Na'arah, 10.3 Nathin, 95 Nazarite, defilement, 94 Nebuchadnezzar. 210 Necromancy, 72 NeR. acrosstic. 197
Neshekh, 267 Neehikah, 300 Neta revlli, 60 blessing, 60 New Moon. new Talmudic
tract, 65
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Nimrod,210 Nissim, Rabbi, of Egypt, 178 Nissim, son of Chaim Ashkenazi,
326
No/ad, 137 Non-kosher,
reason
for avoiding,
Nothar, 13
196
Omer, 158 beginning counting, 162f blessing, 170 bringing, 121 counting, 161f, 169f reaping, 159
Olla'ah 251 Ona'ath devarim, 257 Ollall, 169 72
Orlah, 51f, 53 laws, 54f reasons, 60 Otho ve-eth bno.
120
Pitemeth, 220 Pittam, 220
Obadiah, 269 Oil, for synagogue, O/ath reiyah, 121 Ole/oth, 16 Omanim,65 Omens, 61, 63
Oracles,
87f
Pilgrimages, three annual, Pillars, sacred, 287 Pilo, Marius, 46, 48 Pipe, 136 smoking, 136 Pirkey Avoth, 166
Planting season, 292 Plucking, Yom Tov, 127 Poem, 193 Poor, gifts for, 177 Potiphars wife, 210 Prayers, eating before, 62 Premari tal sex, 71 Priest, blemishes, 104ff blessing, 293 defilement, 89 laws, 90 honor, 96 shaving, 94 Prison, 237 Proselyte, 326 treatment of, 75
Prutah, 251 117
Puddle, story, 239 Purgatory, 69
Ov,72 Overpricing,
251
Parable, journey of three men,S king and wages, 299 Parents, cursing, penalty, 81f honor, 7ff Pasha, 28, 195 Passover, 125, 158ff, 177 gifts for poor, 178 judgment, 157 Patriarchs, covenant, 314 kept Torah in Holy Land, 85 Peace, 293 Peah, 14, 177 laws, 14f Peret, 16 Persia, 209 Persian empire, 285
Peyoth, 67 laws, 67 Pharaoh Necko. Piggul, 14
296
Rabbah,282 Rain, judgment, 157 rain time, 291 Sabbath eve, 291 withholding, 306 Rain and dishonest weights, 77 Rakhil, meaning, 27 Raphael (angel), 12 Realm, 209 Rebellious son, eating, 62 Recanti, Rabbi Menachem, 226 Recipient, embarrassment, 58 Red Sea, song, 99 Reincarnation, 191 Rejoicing, festival, 146 Relatives, for whom Cohen may defile self, 93 Repentance, Yom Kippur, 189f Retribution, brought about by guilty, 34 Resident alien, 283 Responsibility, mutual, 35
Ribith ketzutzah,
272
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m'uchereth, mukdameth,
Index 274 274
Ringworm, 105 Roman empire, 285 Roses, 54 Rosh Chodesh, 120 Rosh Hashanah, 54, 180 judgment, 157, 166, 181 one long day, 133 second day, 133 Sabbath, 124 denotes festival. 162f extra soul. 19 keeping, n Sabbatical years, 313 laws, 243 reasons, 245 Sacrifices, blemished, luff, 319 eating, 107f eighth day, 115 peace, 13 Sadducees, 159, 162 Samael, meaning, 66 Samlai, Rabbi, 4 Sanctifying, God's name, 119 self. 4 Satan, 294 angel of death, 66 confounding, 182 eyes, 66 Saul, king, tall, 103 Scholar, respect for, 73 Seal. double, 130 Sedeh achuzah, 260, 322 Seder, poor people, 177 Sefichim, 244 Sefirah, customs, 174
significance, 166f Sefirath ha-omer, 161f Sekhakh, 207 Seudah ha-majseketh, 197 Seudath habra'ah, 62
Seurah, Rabbi, 282 Seven sins, 304f Sex, premarital. 71 Sexual, immorality, 3 offenses, evil spirit, 3 Shaatnez, 37, 4lf definition, 42
laws, 43ff shua tavvi nuz, 45 ShaaTNeZ CaTz, 42 Shabbathon, 162 Shalom, God's name, 296
Shaving, 67 with razor, 68 Shavuoth, festival, 176 judgment, 157 She-hecheya-nu,
212
Shelomith, 234 adultery, 235 Shemitah, laws, 243 Shetuth,
251
Shevat, fifteenth, 55 Shevi'ith, 244 Shifchah charufah, Shik'chah, 177
51
Shimeon bar Yochai, Rabbi, 3, 11, 174,239 Shimeon ben Shatach, 24, 291 Shimi ben Gera and King David, 33 Shitufey
mavo'oth,
145
Sh'ma,311 Shoes, Yom Kippur, 199 Shofar, blessings, 186 jubilee, 248ÂŁ laws, .1.84ff reasons, 180f sounding, 180, 181, 186f Short changing, 190 Sh'tey ha-lechem, 175f Sick, Yom Kippur, 201 Silk,44 Sin, accomplice, 22 Slaughtering, Yom Tov, 131 Slave, Canaanite, 281 Hebrew, 110, 278f breaking spirit, 280 sold to gentile, 283 Slave woman, adultery, 50 half married, 49 Snake, 66 story, 240 Son, striking, 23 Sotah,
293
causes strife, 295 Soul, descent, 205 extra, 19 Spaniards, 291 Species, mixed, 37
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Teki-oth de-me路l.Imad, 187 Teki'otll de-meYl.Ishav, 187 Temurah.319 Ten Commandments. for Moses. 2
If. 7. 99
Te"u/ah, 160 Teptek, 43 Terumah,
who may eat. 109f
Teshl.lvah, 190 Tetr agr amrnaton. as scale. 78
183
blaspheming. 239 fou r species, 225 Th anksgiving offering. Thrift. 217
Tikkllll,
119
191
Times. auspicious. o 1. b4 Tish a B'Av. elegy. 297 Tishr ei, 205 Tithes. animal. 324 redeeming. 323 second. 53. 324 Tiumeth, 220f
T<lkhakhoth,
303拢
reading, 304 Torah scholar, respect. 73 Trapping. Yom Tov. 127 Trees. fourth year. 53. 59f growing same day. 291 planting. 51 Tralldafila, 54 Tria II difilas, 54 Trumpeter. apostate. IIl.3f Tu Beshvat. S5 Tumali, 207 Turban. 4::1 Typesetters. names. 326
Tutll Tzophar
ha-kvkh<lvin:,
109
the Naamathite,
Uncleanliness. forty-nine seven types, 165 Ushpizin, 206 Usury. 209
210 gates. 165
VaY路chal. 98 Venice. 5 Vernal equinox. 121 Vessels. immersing. Yom Tov, 136 Vizier. 28 Wages. cheating. 191f paying. laws, 19 withholding, 18 Walled city. 26'-拢 Washing, Yom Kippur. 199 Wayfarers, taking in. 76 Wealth, 104 Wednesday. beginning task, 65 Weights and measures. honest. 76 Wheat, harveSot, 292 Widow. to High Priest, 96
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Yannai, Yannai,
spelled out, 315f king, 24 Rabbi, 32
YIIVri, 48 YIIY;" "esekh,
56
Year, from Tishrei, 54 Yehoram, 269 Yehu, 269 Yehudah, Rabbi, 174, 239 Yehudah the Chasid, Rabbi, 66, 68 Yehudah the Prince, Rabbi, 102 Y;d'o,,;, 72 Yochanan ben Zakkai, Rabban, 162 Yom Kippur, 189f, 248 abstinences, 198f day before, 196 eating day before, 194 fasting, 198
laws, 194 rugs for kneeling, 287 Yom Tov, 125f baking, 135 burial, 140 business, 139 candle, 139 carrying, 140 cooking, 135 extinguishing fire, 138ÂŁ grinding, 134 kneading, 134 preparing food, 126 preparing for next, 133 slaughtering, 131 second day, 126 (see festivals) Yossi, Rabbi, 3, 174, 239 Yovel, 248f meaning, 249
Y'rllka,hllk,
133
ZlIke", definition, 73 ZlIkhi,,-Ie-IIdam she-Io be-jll"av, 143 Zeh ve-zeh gorem, 56 Zekhor HAShem Li-yehudah ue-ephraim, 297
Zohar, 239 definition.
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12
Beth Beth Beth Beth
Achurei Beth Hakaporeth, 55 Adulterer, 116 Adultery, Ten Commandments, Agate, Gad, 30 Air, harmful. 355 Akavya ben Mahallalel, 126
Jacob's blessing, 28 positioning, 32 Batirah, sons, 180 Begeris, 221 Benjamin, Divine Presence, 38 jasper, 31 offering, 202 Bery I. Asher, 31
116
Al Hablissim, 244 Amalek,2lZ Amethyst. Naphtali, 31 Amorites, 352 Anakirn, 347 Analogy, blind man, 249 Angel of Death, 101 Angelic hosts, 29 Antiochus, king, 219 Apikoros, 393 Apparent, inconsistency, 55 Ari,326 Ark, fragment of first Tablets, 276 Arks, two, 276 Asham, 2, 129 Asher, beryl. 31 offering, 208 Ashkenazi Jews, customary, 403 Attributes of Mercy, 366 Aurochs, Manasseh, 31 Av, 15th, 358 A vidan son of Gid' oni, 12 Avihu, 259
Azarah,55 Babylon, 27 Banner, letter, letter God's name, 31 letters, 32 Banners, 26, 27
Abtinas, 55 Elim, 8 HaMikdash, 217 HaMoked, 54, 55
Betzalel, 194 Bitter water, 118 Blessing, three, 44 Blood, urine, 179 Breast, 290 Bull, crown of Torah, 209 Caleb, graves of Patriarchs, 347 plan, 353 Canaanite woman, touching, 28 Cantor, 164 qualifications, 166 Captives, girl, 71 Census, 2 Levites, 51
Chail, 82 Chalitzah, armless widow, 178 Challah, 378 gematria, 381 laws, 379 Chamber of Hewn Stone, 389 Chanina, Rabbi, 343
Chaniya, 142 Chanukah, laws, 237 name, 225 oil,239 story, 219 Torah Reading, 246 Charity, 113
Chatath,2 Chazzan, 164, 167 prophet,
Chen, 142
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Chisda, Rabbi, 307 Chiyyah bar Abba, Rabbi, 344
Eleazar son of Aaron, 53, 65 carry, 65 Eliav son of Chelon, 12, 188 Elijah, leadership, 337 Elishama son of Amihud, 12 Elitzur son of Shedey-ur, 12 Eliyav, 175 Eiohim,48 Eltzafan son of U zziel, 53, 259 Elyassaf son of D'evel, 12 Enriched, 113 Ephah, 380 Ephraim, Manasseh and Benjamin, 28 offering, 197 ox, 31 Erev rav, 39 Evil eye, protection, 103 Exodus, meal offering, 2 Ezekiel, beasts, 319 inflated pot, 319
Chovath HaLevavoth, 87 Chovev,272 Cloud, rose, 268 Clouds of Glory, 39 seven, 276 Cluster, weight, 348 Cohen-priest, uncircumcized, who killed, 151 Complain, 279 Conceit, 174 Confession, 83, 92 without penitence, 85 Conflict, avoid, 67 Contrition, 84 Creation, 1 Crown of Torah, 186 Cucumbers, 284
151
Damim, 111 Dan, Asher and Naphtali, north, ingatherer of camps, 272 offering, 205 opal, 30 Daniel, 318 David, King, 162 transports Ark, 158 Day of Judgment, 89 Deborah, 181 Demon, 6 Desert, Sinai, 1 Deuteronomy, peace offering, 2 Diamond, Zebulun, 30 Diet, 286 Dough,378 offering, 379 Drams, 381 Dust, 45
28
Eagle, king of birds, 176 Earth, water and God's name, 126 Edom,27 Eggs, 381 Egypt, adultery, 122 Egyptian, basket, 122 straw, 121 Egyptians, claimed to have defiled Israelite woman, 127 Eldad and Medad, 304 Elders of Sanhedrin, fire destroying, 281
Families, one hundred thirty, Fire Chamber, 54 Firmaments, seven, 141 First-born, redeeming, 58 tally, 56 Follow-the-majority, 10 Food, superior, 289 Fox, tail, 103 teeth, 103 Frankincense, 126 Frederick, King, 179 GabrieL 29 Gad, agate, 30 offering, 195 Gamliel son of Padoh-tzur, 12 Garlic, 284 Garnet, Judah, 30 Gate of Sparks, 54 Gematria, 141 Genesis, burnt offering, 2 Gershom, son of Moses, 305 Gershon, 51 census, 75 Gezei ha-ger, 109 Goat, shem toÂť, 209 God,141 eternal, 141 ish, 116
208
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[441 ] Name, twelve letters, 342 slow to anger, 365 Grain, offering, 376 Grasshoppers, 356 Graves of Craving, 309 Greece, 27
Jethro, many names, 272 Job, 346, 361 death, 356, 361 Joseph, goat, 199 men who bore the remains, 259 onyx, 31 Sabbath, 197 Joshua, 305 change of name, 340 Joshua ben Levi, Rabbi, 337 Journey, first, 269 Judah, garnet, 30 Judah, Issachar and Zebulun, eastern side, 28 Judah the Prince, Rabbi, 177, 307 Judith, 226
Hachashmonaim, 218 Hadrian, 310 Hair, 129 Half shekel. 12 Haman, 177 Har Adonoy, 279 Hasmonean Dynasty, 218 Heads, count, 4 Hebron, 342 Hekhal,390 High Priest, Yochanan, 220 Hillel, 176, 180 school, 225 Hiram, 176, Hittites, 352 Holofernes, 226 Hoshiya, Rabbi, 113 Huna, Rav, 117 Husband, admonish wife, 127 Idolatry, offering for, 388 Illuminating oil. year's supply, 65 Impure, exclusion, 80 Ish-Bosheth, 204 Ishmael. twelve princes, 212 Insignias, colors, 30 Isaac, ram, 199 Israel, and the nations, 9 unity, 144 Israelites, hid in cave, 222 traveling, 41 Issachar, and Zebulun, partnership, offering, 182 sapphire, 30 understanding of times, 30 [shim, angels, 318
Ka'arath, akereth, 191 Kareth, 380 Kehath,51 Kelaim, 402 Kether Torah, 186 Kethubah, 119 King, ministers, 88 Kings, fifteen, 163 four types, 176 Kinuy,118 Kivroth Ha'Iaauah, 309, 333 Kofer, 393 Kor, 343 Korach, 24, 165 Karban Pesach, 257, 260 Kors, 110 Kushith, 312
189
Jacob, dreamed of ladder, 319 instructions, 28 100 years old when Benjamin born, 203 sheep, 199 Jasper, Benjamin, 31 Jealousy, 118 Jericho, place not assigned, 275
Lechem hapanim, 183 Leeks, 284 Left, justice, 148 Leper, 81 Letters, 277 Leshed, 290 Leshem,30 Levi bar Sisi, 178 Levirate ceremony, spits blood, 178 Levites, bull, 186 census, 51 in place of the first-born, 50 not counted, 22 providing, 68 purify them, 251 service, 255f
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shaving, 251 untainted by Calf, 22 Leviticus, sin offering, 2 Libations, 378 Lion, 64 king of beasts, 176 Liquids, seven, 378
well,42 Mirror, dream, 320
mareh, 320 Mirror image, right and left reversed, 322 Mishael, 259 Mishnah, 156 six orders, 184, 187 Mithonenim, 281 Mixed multitudes, 39 Moab, daughters of, 11 Morality, Israelite women, 11 Mordecai, 204 Moses, 175 didn't want responsibility, 294 feminine, 294 humility, 175, 313 king of Kushites, 312 Kushite wife, 312 married dark-skinned woman, 310 prophecy, 319 Mount Hermon, 8 Mount Sinai, angels, 26 Mount Tabor, 8 Musaf. 144
Lishkath HaGazith, 389 Lishkath HaParocheth, 55 Lod, 344
Log, 121 Luria, Rabbi Isaac, 326 Lupin, 68
Ma'aser,49 Malaria, 287 Mandrake, 30 " Manna, complaints, 285 shadow, 361 Manasseh, aurochs, 31 offering, 200 Manoach, 131 Mar bar Rav Ashi, 6 Marah, 127, 394 March,271 Mareh, mirror, 320 M'areim, numerical value, twice hundred forty-eight, 123 Matriarchs, six, 156 Mattathias, 220 Mazikim,6 Measure for measure, 125, 329, 371 Meat, demand for, 283, 298 Mechus'pas, two hundred forty-eight, Medea, 27 Me-~igh rank, 336 Menorah, 217, 248 Men$jE.ually unclean, woman, 81
Nachal Eshkol, 348 two
288
Mekodesh, 398
Nachshon son' of Aminadav, Nadav, 259 and Avihu. died, 46 Names, 4 Naphtali,20 amethyst, 31 napht and li, 211 offering, 210 Nasi, 161 Âť> Nations, [our, 27 Nazirite, 128, 129 laws, 131
12, 161
sotah, 130
Melons, 284 Menorah, seven lights, forefathers, 247 Me'od. Moses, Abraham, David, 314 Meran,51 Meshulam, Rabbi, 286 Messiah, 162
surpasses High Priest, 130 ten things forbidden, 207 Nebuchadnezzar, 176 Neilah, 144 Netilim, 347 Nicanor, 220
Mi SheBerakh, 170
Niddah,81
Michael,29 Mincha, 2, 376 Priestly Blessings, 138 Miriam, 311 leprous, 323
Nissan,21
Rosh Chodesh, 154 Nissim, Rabbi, confession, 104 Numbers, guilt offering, 2 Nun Yav Nun, na'aseh v'nishma,
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Offering, decoded, 162 Offerings, existence of Israel, 212 princes, 160 Og,348
Providing, Levites, 68 paupers, 68 Pubic hairs, 151
Olah,2 Omer, 379, 380
Quail,307
Onions, 284 Ono, 344 Onyx, 155 Joseph, 31 Opal, Dan, 30 Ox, Ephraim, 31 king of domesticated
Ram, crown of priesthood, 209 Rami bar Yechezkel, 344 Raphael, 29 Rava, 307 Reading of Torah, three men, 141 Red Heifer, 252 Refaim, 347 Regret, 90 Rehoboam, 163 Repentance, 86 Resh Lakish, 113, 344 . Restitution, 108 Reuben, offering, 191 ruby, 30 Simeon and Gad, south, 28 Right, lovingkindness, 148 Righteous person, tree, 346 Ruby, Reuben, 30
animals, 176
Pact between the Halves, 211 sacrifices, 211 Pagiel son of Akhran, 12 Parable, fox, 102 king, 3 musician, 170 two sisters, 124 Paramour, death, 123 Paran, 276
Parokheth, 62 Passover, second, 257 Paupers, providing, 68 Pearl, 30 Penance, exhortation, 98 Peretz, 163 Persians, 223 Persuasion, 296
Pesacn Rishon, 260 Pesach Sheni, 257 Petedah, 30 Porters, hauling wine, 6 Philanthropists, 112 Potiphar, wife, 201 Prayer, dream, 150 Priestly Blessing, 137 Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, 141 explained, 141 laws, 144 Nazirite, 138 sixty letters, 143 Solomon's couch, 143 Priestly, tithes, 109 Princes, gifts, 155 Promiscuity, 287 Prophecy, limited, 303 nature, 317 Proselyte, theft, 109
Sabbath, 117 gathering sticks, 394 Sacrifices, 375 Samson, 205 Sancherib, 176Sand,45 Sanhedrin, 389 how chosen, 298 Sapphire, Issachar, 30 Sar, 361 Sarah, 211 Sarai, 341 Sarim, 224, 250 Saul, 204 Sephiroth, ten, 415 Seven, forefathers, 247 heavenly bodies, 250 lamps, reason, 250 nations, 250 Seventy elders, appointed,
Sha'ar Niizotzoth,
296
54
Shammai, School, 225 Sheep, crown of royalty, 209 plague, 3
Shegagah, 389 Shehechiganu, 410
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Tassels, 398 Techeieth, 401 Tekiyah, 266 Temple, Benjamin, 203 built three times, 204 Ten Commandments, 209 adultery, 116
[444 ] 620 letters; 185 Ten Plagues, 196 Tenth-part tax, 49 Teruah, 266 Terumah, 109, 380 Teshuuah, 83, 86 Teuul yom, 82 Throne of Glory, 26, 176 Tisha B'Av, 357ff Tithes, testing God, 114 Topaz, Shimeon, 30 Torah, learning, 183 likened to wine, 184 scholar, story, 69 scholars, 47 Tribe of Levi, small, 25 Tribes, names, 208 Trumpets, 41 concealed, 267 silver, 265 Turmusim, 68 Two oxen, two-fold Torah, 209 Two sisters, parable, 124 Tzelofchad, 395 daughters, 175, 259 Tzipporah, complaint, 311 Tzitzith, 398 etymologically, 400 laws, 402 threads, 404 Tzoan, 342 Units and measures, 380 Uriel, 29 Uzza son of Aminadav, death, 159 Uzziyahu, 228 Viduy, 83, 90 Yom Kippur, 85 V'zeh, 18 handbreadths, 248 Wagons, covered, 156 six days of creation, 156 Washstand, 121 Waving motion, 122 Windows, 139 Wine, 131 Woman, suspected of adultery, 116 Women, not work on Chanukah, 225 World to Corne, companion, 70 losing portion, 392 Wormwood, 121
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L 445] Yaakov bar Dusai, Rabbi, 344 Yahalom,30 Yannai, King, 135 Yebusites, 352
Yocheved, 195, 196 Yom Kippur, Golden Calf, 21
Yefath mar'eh, 312
Zayin, weapon, 154 Zebulun, diamond, 30 offering, 188 Zedakiah, 163 Zekharias son of Yehoyadah, 179 Zohar (book), 212
Yehoshaphat, King, 182 Yehoshua, Yod Heh Hoshea, 341 YHVH,31 Yochanan, High Priest, 220 Yochanan, Rabbi, and child, 113
Zav,81
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Aaron, burial, 97 Clouds of Glory, 80 death, 96ff, 99, 101, 403 seven lights kindled, 100 urn in air, 102 lineage, 10 mourned for twice, 107 sin, 89 stopped plague, 42ff Abahu, Rabbi, and sadducee, 299 Abba, Rabbi, 114 Abel, offering, 288 Achson,441 At, 41, 370 Agag,204ff Ahab, King, 96 killed Navoth, 427 Ahaz, 123, 134 Ahaziyu,96 Akiva, Rabbi, 303 Alexander the Great, 301 Altars, seven, 175 Amalek, 104, 105, 210 Angel,166 Anger, 353 Animals, eleven, 283 Anshei Ma'amad, 276 Arad, King, Canaanite, 106, 108 Arnon, river, miracle, 127 Asham,58 Asham taluy, 58 Asher, descendants, 243ff Asmodai, 328 AtharimHighway, 105 Athniel son of Kenaz, 441 Attribute of Mercy, 122,164,178 Attribute of Judgment, 122, 178 A tzereth, 297 Av, fifteenth, 433, 435, 439 Avad,300 Avel Shittim, 405 Avi-Ezri, Rabbi, 316 Avina, Rabbi, 186 Avites, worshipped canine, 384 Azarah,298 seven gates, 54
Azzaria, King, afflicted with leprosy, 39 Baal Peor, 214 Balak, 147, 149, 180 Balaam, 136, 152, 155, 156,163, 190,200, 208 blessed Israel, 160, 199, 202 cursing Israel, 153, 191, 202 intimate with donkey, 168 killed by sword, 165, 349 lost power of speech, 181 prophecy at night, 158 Bamoth, 140, 175 Barukh SheA mar, 278 Be'er,85 Ben Sira, 120 Benayahu, 328 Benjamin, descendants, 242 Beth Abtinas, 54 Beth Hamikdash, 50 Beth Yeshimon, 212 Bikkurim, 59 B'1i Neder, 309 Blue wool, Alludes to Aaron, 6 Book of God's Wars, 126 Book of Life and Plenty, 289 Book of Medications, 123ff Bull, Abraham, 289 Bulls, seventy, 296, 297 two, 285 Burnt offering, 278 Cain, offering, 65, 287 Caleb,141 Calf, See golden Canaanite nations, 407 Cedar, 73, 76 Census, 231 Levites, 251 reasons for, 232ff Chag heasit, 305 Chail, 73, 74 Chaimah,41 Challah, 189 Chamber of the Curtain, 54 Chamber of Sacrifices, 54
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o
Edorn, 94, 95 Einayim gilu nojel yachazeh, 201 Eize Mekoman, 277 Eleazar, Rabbi, killed by Ben Kosiba, 436ÂŁf Eleazar ben Shamua, Rabbi, 398 Eleazar son of Aaron, 98 Eleazar son of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, 114 Eliezer, Rabbi, 76ff Elidad son of Kislon, 413 Elijah, 167, 226 Elisha, 401 Ephraim, descendants, 241 Esther, Queen, 122 Ever Arnon, 125
[470 ] Evil eye, 365 Explicit Name, 214, 394 Eyn Mishpat. 85 Festival of Ingathering, 395 Fire Chamber, 54 Firstborn, wanted priesthood,
47
Gad, sons, 237 Garments, Adam, 167 Goat, Greece, 300 God, anger, 175, 183 anger,suspended,155 Gog and Magog, 209 Gold, atonement, 364 Golden C"lf, 134, 199 Grain offering, 58, 272 See meal offering Guard positions, twenty-four, 53 Guilt offering, 58 Hadrian, sieged Bathar, 634 Hagala, 354 Half shekel, 234 Hamon, wealthy, 368 HaTov VeHametiv, 306, 438 Hatarath Nedarim, 326ff text, 324 Heh, no mate, 185 Hen, 380 Heter,312 Hezekiah, King, 123, 134 Hosea son of Ela, 435 House of Abtinas, incense, 386 House of Esau, stubble, 209 House of Garmu, showbread, 385 House of Jacob, fire, 209 House of Joseph, flame, 209 Hyssop, 73, 76 Ido, 120 Immersion, 411 blessing, 357 Incense, 41 Korach,13 Incense pans, 36, 37, 39 Informer, loses World to Come, 384 Inheritance, laws of, 260 Inuy nejesh, 314 Irah,140 Isaac son of Rabbi Eleazar, 119 Ish chamudoih, 267
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Levi, consecrated to God, 63 Levites, 47, 54, 415 Army of God, 62 cities, 415 shaved hair, 2 Libation, water, 297 Lot, 144
Jonah,307 Jeroboam, 120ff. 242, 303 hand dried up, 340 sentries removed, 434 set up idols, 435 Joshua, 267, 345 forgot three hundred laws, 440 moon, 269 Joshua ben Levi, Rabbi, 374 and Elijah, 419 Joshua son of Chanania, Rabbi, 52 Journeys, 391,394 Judah, sons, 238
Ma'amadoth, twenty-four, 276 Ma'aser, 59, 61, 62, 189,365 Ma'aser sheni, 189 Magical devices, 156ff
Malachim, 154, 155 Mamon, 369 Manasseh, inheritance split, 383 sons, 240 Manna, 167 in Communion Tent, 416 in merit of Moses, 80 Manna Flask, in Holy of Holies, 49 Man and coins, parable, 179
Mash'chith,41 Meal offering, 58 Mezuzah, alludes to Moses, 5
Kazbi,228 Kedemoth,
133 Kelayim, 288, 312 idol, 138 Kenas, 313 Kenites, 210 Keter Malkhuth, prayer,
Maoth,369
421
Ketzef,41 Kings, five, 341l, 349 i74 Kittim,211 Kol Nidrei, 313, 315, 330ff
Kiryath chutzoth,
Komez; 364 Karachi 4, 7, 10, 11, 13, 368 carried Ark, 9 Dathan and Aviram, 11 possessions banned, 27 rebellion, 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, Hi so ns, 3Mf, 235 swallowed up, 28, 29,30, 167' wanted priesthood; 47 Land, boundaries, 409 dividing, 246, 4()8 lottery, 247ff tau,38t) Law, decreed, 263ff
Lechem ha:'kilokel, 110 Lechem hapanim, 059 bJfiket, 3, i89
Men of Status, 276 Messiah, 196, 209, 246 Michael, 63, 196 Midian, attacked by Israel, 230, 352 seduced Israelites, 216 Mincha,58 Miriam, death; 78ff well,80 Mishneh Torah, Deuteronomy, 393 Mitzvoth,40i Moab,125,216 Mordecai, 122 Moses, and Aaron, protected by Cloud, 40 and Aaron, rebellion against, 40 sin, 86 and Eleazar, threatened with stoning, 102 consoled by God, 407 Falling on race, 8 forgot law, 219 fo~&ot three hundred laws, 440 hit rock, 84 laid hands on Joshua, 269ft likened to sun, 269 manna, 80 plea, unanswered, 341 prayed for ISrael. 112
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369
New Moon, additional offering, 281 Nicanor Gate, 54 Niddah Water, 70, 74 Niduy, 321 Nothen
ta'am li!'gam, 356
Oath,305 Offering, Abel, 288 Cain, 287, 288 Offerings, seven, 176ff See Burnt; Guilt, Meal; Peace; Sin Og, 127, 132-135 killed,146 survived,flood,144 Oil of Anointment, in Holy of Holies, 50 Omer,58 On son of Peleth, 23 Orlah,312 Ovoth, 124ff
Pact between Halves, 277 384 Passover, offering, 284 Peah, 3, 189 Peor, 192,198,215
PaRDeS,
Petach,312
definition, 320 Pethor, 151 Pinchus, 141, 224ff, 226
killed Zimri, 220 twelve miracles, 221 Places, where Israelites angered God, 390 Plague, 43, 217, 222 Priestly Gifts, 24 Psalm 48, 34 Psalm 136, Great Hallel, 142 Pshat, 384 Punon, 124 Purification Ceremony, 74 Rabba barbar Chanah, 31 Ram, Isaac, 289 Red Cow, 353ff Sea Cow, red Redemption, future, 392 Rephidim, 402 Remez, 384 Reuven and Gad, 366, 368, 378, 379 Rishathaim,
156
Rithmah, spies, 391 Rosh HaShanah, offering, 289 Ruth, 153, 230 descendant of Balak, 180 Sabbath, additional offering, 280 Sacrifice, 276 daily, 271, 275 Not brought in desert, 278 Sadducees, 298 Sannecherib,124 Sar, 409 Sasson, 299 Scorpion and frog, parable, 119 Seh pezurah Yisrael, 177 Se'ir, Greece, 301 Se'ir izim, Persia, 300
Edom, 301 Sela,85 Sera daughter of Asher, 243ff Seraph,120 Serving God, three conditions, 307 Seth,209 Seventy Elders, 26 Sfek-sfeka, 356 Sfeti, 177, 178 Shamir, 167 Shavuoth, offering, 285 Shedim, 167 Sheep, and goat, 289 seven, 282, 285,289 Shefi,177
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Index Tahor,70 Tamey,70 Tamid, 278, 279 Terumah, 59, 189 Terumath-ma'aser,65 Tevel,65 Tetragrammaton, 120, 164, 177 Throne of Glory, 202 Tola'ath,73 Tzaliya,178 Tzamonah,124 Tzelafchad, daughters, 2uff, 251ff, 253ff, 429 God sided with them, 256, 257 married late, 257 married within tribe, 431 went to Moses, 254ff Tzidkiah, King, 337 T zilia, tribe of Dan, 348 Tzitz, 46, 347, 348, 352 Tzur,85 Urim V'Thumim, 247 Vows, 305, 309, 331, 335 nullifying, 310ff Vessels, immersion of, 354, 357 Watch, around Communion Tent, 51 Water Gate, 298 Waters of Dispute, 90ff Waving, 286 Well of Miriam, 80, 167 Wine, gentile, prohibited, 214 Wine libation, 273 Yannai, King, 307 Yayin nesekh, 302 Year, fortieth, 389 Yishmael son of Rabbi Chalafta, 369 Yitzhak Alfasi, Rabbi, 420 Yochanan ben Zakkai, Rabbi, 70ff Yochanan, son of Rabbi Budgada, 53 Yehoshaphat, King of Judea, 96 Yehu, son of Chananite the Seer, 96 Yesheah the Righteous, 134 Yom Kippur, additional offering, 290ff Yom Teruah, 288 Yoshiyahu, King, concealed Ark, 50 Zebulun, sons, 239ff Zimri, 216, 219, 228 Zuzim, 369
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Av Beth Din, 103 Avvirn, 216 Baal Pe'or (see Pe'or) Balaam, 223 blessing, 76ff burn, 86 Caleb, 140, 150 Canaanites, 136 capital cases, 123ff Chorites, 177f, 183 David, 81, 109, 112, 173, 189 demons, 223 desert, 129f Di Zanav, 24ff diber, 181 Divine Presence, 7 dust (of the earth), 83 Edom, 159ff Egypt, 83 Ehud, son of Gera, 173 Eimim, 176 Eliezer, 212 Elijah, 3f, 80
Enosh, 220 Esau, 160ff Etzyon Gever, 170 Euprates, 67 exile, 161 favoritism, 114ff Flood, 188 food, lack of, llf forty years (in desert), 138 fruit, 140 Gad,225 Rabah Gamliel, 110 gentile food, 195ff Gergashi, 191 Gibonites, 191 God,145f Golden Calf, 24ff hate, 143 Hayya, 221 Hermon, 217f Hezekiah, 76 holy land, 53ff, 64, 6Bf, 131 Horeb, 63 Rav Huna, 108 Isaac, 87 Isaiah, 2f Israel, land of (see Holy Land) Israelites, like stars, 71ff one nation, 188 Isthar, 221 Jacob, 87, 211 jealousy, 106 King [erobam, 120 Jethro, 73f [oab, 163 Joshuya, 61, 137 enters the Land, 150, 153 sends missives, 191 sun stood still for, 204 Judah, 85f, 128
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Paran, Desert of, 80, 137 'pay for food & water', 190 peace, 188ff Pe'or, 12f, 173 pesik, 66 physiognomy, 96 Pinchas, 13 plague, 22f plunder, 217 police, 107 priesthood, 87 proselyte, 108 Samuel, 10 sand, 84 Sanhedrin, 101 Saul, 76 Shamchazai, 211, 220 Shenir, 217f shem ha-meiorash, 213, 223 Shimon bar Yochai, 8f Shimon ben Carnliel, Rabbi, 103f Shimon ben Nethanel, Rabbi, 213 Shemuel bar Nachmani, 210 Skho~ 5~ 163, 186, 200ff Simeon, 227 sin, 40 Sinai, 64f, 129 Siryon, 217f slander, 2£, 23 Solomon, 12, 223 soul, Sou them Sea, 154 spies, 15ff, 50, 132£f, 180 stars, 85 sun, 87 stands still, 203 Temple, 189 Torah, breaks arrogance, 28£ crown of, 87 not in heaven, 61 protects, 36 Tower of Babel, 188 trust in God, 133 understanding, Uz iel, 220
men of, 91
Vai, 221
va-yir'u, 162 va-a-simem,
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Yehoshua Yehoshua Yissachar, Yochonon
ben ben 83, ben
Ganda, Rabbi, 115 Levi, Rabbi, 170 87 Zakkai, Rabbi, 213
Yair, 225 Yannai, Rabbi, 121f Yehoshua, Rabbi, 110
Zarnzumim, 182f Zered路 Brook, 179
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Aaron, 37 Abba Umna, 47 Abba Yodan, 68 Abbaye, 38, 47 Abi,67 Abraham, 32, 190, 195 Abravanel (Abarbanel) Isaac, 180 Achaz (king of Judah), 119 Achashverosh, 100 Adam, 99 Adda bar Ahava, 84 Agrippa (king), 113 Ahab,118 Akiva, 58, 59, 60, 61, 67, 68, 108, 150,197, 198, 266, 267, 299 . Alexander Yannia, 128 Alexandra Salome (Queen). 128 Alexandria, 132, 139 Amidah Prayer, 13 Ammon, 131 Amon (king of Judah). 131 Anenu (prayer on fast days). 171 ff. 1. Angels, 9, 75, 98, 208, 236, 262 of death, 24, 89, 220 of destruction, 86 Anniversary, see: Yahrzeit Aph (angel of anger), 28, 272 Aristobulus, 128 Ashera (tree-idol), 309 Av (month). 153 Avahu (rabbi), 91, 92, 195, 240 Avihu (son of Aaron), 177 Avon (angel), 272 Azariah,53
Ben Zoma, 298 Benveniste Chayyim, 96 Betar, 130 Betzer (city of refuge), 218 Bileam, 273 Boaz, 269 Brandy (of gentiles). 308 Chama (Rabbi), 67 Chanania, 53 Chanina ber: ben Dosa, 14, 63, 209 Chanina ben Teradyon, 47 Chariot (Merkabah), 210 Charity, 175, 304 Chasid,264 Chasidim (Ancient). 47 Chayoth (angels). 79, 118, 193 Chema (angel of wrath), 28, 272 Chisda (Rav), 240 Chorosh (and Masger), 122-123 Cohen, 48, 93, 174, 294 Constellation, 75, 105 Culi, Rabbi Yaakov, 181 Damascus, 23 David,3, 4,20,48,70, 77,78,86, 184,267, 311 Deborah,30 Demons, 147. 229 Discipline, 93 Divine Presence (Shekhinah), 224, 225, 253 Dumah,87 Edom, 191 Edomites, 310 Eikhah (Lamentations), 162路 Eleazar, ben Azariah, 150 Eleazar ben Pedat, 64, 200 Eleazar ben Shammua, 41 Eleazar ben Yose HaGlili, 69 Eliezer ben Yaakov, 69, 80, 83 Eliezer ben Hyrcanus, 59, 68, 142
Babel (tower of), 311 Babylonia, 42, '136, 148 Bar Kamtza, 138 Barak, 30 Belshazzar, 57 Ben Azzai, 298 Ben Kalba Savua, 140 Ben Tzitzit HaKesath, 139, 140
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Elijah, 59, 88, 190, 192 Elimelech, 40 Elisha, 66 Emet (end of Shema), 285 Esau, 207 ' Estav (alternative name for TzaphonNorth) Evil Urge (Yetzer HaRa), 114, 256 Ezekiel, 137, 193,247 Ezra, 42, 93 Fast days, 151, 176 Four Directions (compass) (names of)
32-33;
Leimor (discourse on word), Levanon (Temple), 23 Liquor (gentile), 308 Lulav, 48
34
Gabriel (Angel), 133 Gamliel Rabban, 14, 106, 113, 200 Gan Eden (Garden of Eden; Paradise), 242, 254, 283 Gedalyah ben Ahikarn, 127, 152 Gedalyah (fast of), 165 Gershon (son of Moshe), 70 Gideon (Judge), 30 Gehinnom, 245, 283 Givah (story of Pilegesh), 179 God,30 Golden Calf, 102, 127, 218 Goliath,274 Greek Translation of Torah, 179, 221 Har HaMelekh (Tur Maika), 120 Herod,138 Holy of Holies, 114, 118, 146 Hyrcanos (prince), 128 Idols, 123 Idolatry, 108 Incense (Ketoret), 256 Isaac, 115, 195 Isaachar, 67 Isaiah, 3 Ishmaelites, 310 Israel (merit of land of), 38, 40 Jacob, 196, 207, 262, 281 Jeremiah, 119, 188 Jeroboam, 71 Jerusalem, 119, 146 Jordan (River), 31, 32 Joseph, 9 (bones of), 18 Joshua, 1, 2, 29, 32, 42, 43, 115, 177
Kaddish, 193 Karntza, 138 Kalba Savua, 59, 139 Kedusha (Prayer), 193 Kenset HaGedolah, 114 Ketiah ben Shalom, 62 Ketoret (Incense), 256 Kinot (For Tisha BeAv), 166 Korach. 10, 53
25,
11, 15
Magog, 30 Mani (Rabbi), 67, 69, 71 Martha, daughter of Boethus Masger, 123 Mashchit (angel), 272 Mattathias, 137 Mayim Achronim, 91 Mazikim, 89, 273 Meir, Rabbi, 69, 70, 139 Menasseh (king of Judah), 199, 200 Menorah, 178, 256 Messiah, 26, 75, 99 Metatron, 298 Mezuzah, 13, 296, 303 Michael (Archangel), 133, 190, 191 Midian,4 Miklat (refuge city), 216 Minchah Offering, 47 Miriam, 177 Mishnah, 53, 74, 95 Moab,131 Moon (blessing of), 290 Moses (prayer to enter Holy Land), 1 ff.-9 number of prayers2515, 9, 11 at burning bush, 18 being consoled by God, 36 grave of, 70 Yahrzeit of, 179 consoles Jerusalem with patriarchs, 196 Nadav, 177 Nakdimon ben Gorion, 139 Nebuchadnezzar, 53, 119, 122, 131, 132, 135, 152, 311 Nebuzeradan, 132, 134, 135 Nechemyah (Rabbi), 69, 70
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306
Oral Torah, 74, 95, 99 Oved Edom HaGitti, 71 Passover, 303 Peor, 31, 44, 45 Pesukei DeZimra, Pisgah,S, 24, 29 Planets, 41 Prophets, 94 Ptolemy, 221
48, 294
Rabbah bar bar Chanah, 192 Rainbow, 25 Rava, 39, 47 Rava bar Rav Yitzhak, 110 Ramoth Gilead, 218 Red Heifer, 73 Refuge cities, 214 ff. Rosh Hashanah, 79 Ruth,269 Sabbath, 232 ff. Salome Queen Alexandra, 128 Salonika, 147 Samaria, 118, 148 Sambatyon (river), 149 Satan, 91, 110, 190 Saul, king, 20 Scorpion, 108 Seir, 191 Selav (quail), 126 Seven nations, 307 Shedim (demons), 229 Shekhinah, 39, 186 Shema, 260-295 Rules of recital, 275ff. Accompanying blessings, 277ff. hours of recital, 287 number of words, 285, 286 in terru ptions, 293 bedtime Shema, 291 Shemuel (prophet), 83 Shimon haAmsuni, 298 Shimon bar Yohai, 25, 69 Shimon ben Lakish, 84
Shunamite woman, 4, 66 Sichon-Og, 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 17, 43, 214 Sisera, 30, 31 Solomon, 4, 53, 87 Spain, Spanish exile, 179 Spies, 18, 31 Sukkah, 303 Synagogue (number of in Jerusalem), 146 Tabernacle (Mishkon), 22, 53 Tamid sacrifice, 47, 69 Tammuz 17th fast, 91, 152, 154, 155 Tarfon, Rabbi, 57, 63, 67, 68, 240 Tefillin, 48, 284, 295, 303 Temple, 22 (Lebanon), 30, 53 Second Temple, 128, 183 Ten Commandments, 95, 102, 103, 238, 225 ff., 241 Ten Days of Penitence, 171 Throne of Glory, 80, 108 Tisha BeAv (fast of), 127, 129, 131, 150, 151, 154, 155, 157, 159 laws of, 163 ff. prayers on, 165 ff. Tinnaeus Rufus, 61 Titus, 147 Tzedakah (charity), 304 Tzadok, Rabbi, 56, 141 Tzidkiyahu, King, 127 Uriah the Hittie, 86, 151 Vespasian (Roman General and Emperor), 139, 142, 144, 145 Yanrzeit, 171 (as fast day), 171 Yannai Alexander, 128 Yehoshua ben Chananiah Rabbi, 68, 85, 142, 156, 200 Yehoshua ben Levi, Rabbi, 24, 25, 89, 96, 283 Yehoyakim, king of Judah, 122, 123, 127, 178 Yehudah Rav (Amora), 110, 125 Yehudah ben Bathira, Rabbi, 41 Yehudah HaNasi (Rabbi), 57, 58, 62, 95, 190 Yehudah ben Ilai, Rabbi, 63, 69, 71, 158 Yetzer HaRa evil urge, 114, 266 Yishmael, ben Netanyah, 127, 152
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Index Yochanan ben Zakkai, Rabban, 133, 141, 142, 143 Yochanan Rabbi (Amora), 110, 139 Yochanan HaSandlar, Rabbi, 41 Yom Kippur, 133 Yonathan (grandson of Moshe), 70 Yonathan ben Amram, Rabbi, 57, 58 Yose, Rabbi, 69, 83, 192, 210 Yose ben Kisma, Rabbi, 47
Yosef Rav, 64, 97, 240 Zecharia, 133, 195 Zecharia (prophet in Bible). 150 Zecharia ben Avkulos, Rabbi, 139 Zeira, Rabbi, 115 Zevulun, 67 Zimri ben Salu, 53
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Index Abraham, 3, 19, 25, 48,50,61,66,69, 77, 182, 248, 250, 251, 259 Adam, 51, 52, 118 Amalek, 100, 148, 223, 224, 274, 275 Amidah, 78, 79, 87 Amorites, 262
A/lanei Kaood, 73 Av Beit Din, 194 Babylonia, 201, 229 Bamot, 56, 119,210 Batsheva, 51, 229, 230 Bedikot, 147, 214
Behemah, 152 Beit Dill, 31, 80, 192, 194, 195, 197, 198,199,201,204,208,255,263, 264, 266, 267, 268
Ben Peku'ah, 153 Berakha, 31, 36, 37, 38, 39, 44, 47, 48, 49, 50, 52, 78 Betar, 49 Bezalel. 72
Birkat HaMazon,
31, 32, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52
Birkat Kohanim, Bi'ur
Hatvt a'asrot,
Dayyan, 203,204,205 Din Torah, 204 Edim Zommemim,
216, 265, 266, 267, 268 Egypt, 6, 7, 8, 18, 20, 31, 53, 54, 62, 63,64,66,69,70,71,73,78,79,80, 82, 83, 94, 141, 145, 175, 176, 178, 180, 181, 182, 183, 185, 187, 189, 228,229,230,269,270 Egyptians, 6, 7,8,81, 180, 182,228, 229, 270 Elazar, 23, 24, 236, 243 Eli, 72, 121 Eliezer, 23, 24, 93, 175, 187 Elisha, 43, 95, 139 Eliyahu HaNavi, 123, 139 Erev Rav, 64 Esau, 43, 44, 50, 66, 127, 226 Ever Min HaChai, 131 False Prophet, 138, 139, 140, 142,202, 253, 254 Fear-of-God, 76 Free-will, 108
270 163
B'al Tosif, 136 Calf, 62, 63, 66, 67, 212, 246, 280, 281 Canaan, 52, 55, 70, 135, 276 Canaanites, 60, 61. 82, 94, 104, 105, 115, 122, 276 Chakirot, 147, 214 Chalu zah, 236 Chametz, 181, 182, 222 Cnatzitzah, 33, 34 Chayah, 151, 152 Cneiev, 151, 153 Chinukh, 98, 118, 125, 126, 128, 132, 140, 144, 145, 151, 174, 183, 239
Gehinnom,
77, 246
Co'el HaDam, 254, 259 Golden Calf, 62, 63, 66, 67, 212 Goliath, 228, 233 Hadrian, 30, 49 Hamotzi, 36, 37, 38, 39, 43 HaTov VeHameitiv, 49 Hillel. 40, 166, 167, 201 Hiram, 211 Hivvites. 262 lr Habluiachat, 146, 147, 148, 2Q2 Isaac. 3, 5, 43, 50, 61, 66, 69 ltamar, 243
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[286 ] 3, 7, 19, 30, 43, 50, 61, 66, 69,
117, 118, 127, 133, 134, 212, 226, 248, 251
jehoshaphat, 233, 275 jeremiah, 26, 141, 205, 229 jericho, 61, 91, 139 jerusalem, 37, 43, 48, 49, 99, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 123, 124, 125, 126, 132, 148, 155, 159, 161, 162, 163, 184, 187, 188, 189, 194,202,215, 217, 218, 220, 223, 224, 233, 235, 244, 246, 279, 280
Jethro, 197 joseph, 7, 61, 66 Joshua, 48, 51, 61, 91, 139, 194,200, 201, 236, 262, 276
Judge,
59,
195, 197,
198, 199, 200,
201, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 211, 212, 217, 219, 225, 226, 237
Lishkat HaGazit, 193 Love-of-God, 76 Mamzerim, 198 Mashuach Milchamah, 270 Matzah, 39, 182, 248 Ma'amadot, 244 Ma'aserot, 37, 159, 163 Ma'aser Ani, 119, 159, 164 Ma'aser Kesafim, 160, 161 Ma'aser Rishon, 159, 164 Ma'aser Sheni, 37, 119, 159, 162, 163 Melach Sdo mit, 44 Merkavah, 14 Mesit and Mediach, 144, 159 Mezuzah, 95, 101, 102, 103, 114 Midian, 99, 197 Milchemet Mitzvah, 270, 274, 276 Milchemet Reshut, 270,274, 276 Mishkan, 72,118,119,121,122,183, 243
Kalev, 194, 247 Kauanah, 85 Ketubah, 14 King David, 2, 25, 48, 56, 100, 117, 118, 203, 229, 232, 233, 243, 269
Kissui HaDam, 151 Kohen, 37, 38, 47, 86, 119, 120,125, 126, 137, 154, 159, 178, 179, 197, 199, 202, 236, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 257, 271, 283
Kohen Gadol, 197, 202, 236, 270 Korach, 81, 204, 206 Lag BaOrner, 185, 186 Land of Israel, 4, 11, 18,26,27,28,29,
Mishmar, 243 Mizbeach, 283 Mohel, 34 Molech , 246 Moslems, 14 Mount Carmel, 123, 139 Mount Eval, III Mount Gerizim, III Mount Hor , 73 Nachal,281 Nachum Ish Gamzo, 25 Nasi, 194, 221 Nebuchadnezzar, 57 Noach, 52, 94 Nov. 118, 121, 148, 239
30,38,48,49,61,68,75,82,83,84, 89,91,
92, 103, 105, 114, 115, 128,
132, 135, 148, 164, 165, 167, 193, 196,201,
209, 215, 229, 240, 241,
Og, 105,203,276 a/am HaBa, 41 Omer, 185, 186
245, 255, 268, 270, 274, 276, 279
Onqelos,
102
LeChayyim, 52 Levite, 119, 120, 122, 126, 128, 159,
Passover,
131, 164, 180, 181, 182, 183,
1D4, 18D, 188, 240, 242
184, 185, 187, 1$9, 192, 222, 223
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Pesach , 39, 50, 119, 182 Pharaoh,
215, 218, 220, 222, 223, 225,231,
8, 80, 81
Philistines, Priestly
234,
121
Blessing,
Prophecy,
281
138,
141,
of Moses,
142,
143,
226,
142, 251
Sarah,
50, 221 57
23, 24, 32, 39,40,52,57,
129, 185, 187, 259, 273
Elaz ar , Elie zer.
23, 24
Rabbi
Hiyya,
41, 99
Rabbi
Nahurai.
Rabbi Rabbi
Shimon Tarfon,
23 20b
185
Rabbi
Yannai,
Rabbi
Yehoshua
ben Hanania,
Rabbi
Yehoshua
ben Levi, 27,86,
Rabbi
Yose. 41, 273
Rabbi
Yossi
Rav Chiya,
172
Rav
22
Hama.
Rav Hiyya
30, 32 205
Resh Reshit
Romans, Rosh
26
Samuel,
234,
239,
200, 201, 202
90,
91,
94,
95, 99,
129,
139,
Shavuot. 50, 119 Shechita, 129, 130 Sliekhina, So , 99, 118, i27 Shetamim, 119 Sheliach Tzibbur, 87, 89 Shenien Hatvushch ah, 235 Shemittah, 119, 128, 159, 163, 164, Loo , 167 118, 119, 121 ben
27, 215
191, 203 192, 203, 273 21, 30, 33, 48, 49, 50, 98,
228, 230, 232, 235, 243, 275
49, 88, 90, 97, 248 199, 201
223
Tefil/ail, Tefil/ill,
31, 51, 72, 100, 117, 203, 206,
223, 224, 225, 227, 229, 232, 233,
Terul1lof, Trajan,
139, 144,
148, 161, 180, 193, 194, 195,196, 197, 198, 199, 200, 201, 202,213,
85, 87, 89 90, 94, 95, 96, 97, 101, 103,
114, 13b
234, 239, 243, 249, 271 24, 52, 56, 99,
Shetach.
130, 240
Sotah, So , ÂŤr, 116, 202, 264, 271 Sukkot. 50, 119, 136, 187, 189, 192,
32, 49, 95, 102
Sanhedrin,
227,
226,
117, 193, 207, 208, 212, 213, 227,
102, 154
ROsl1 Golah,
196,
28, 30, 38, 44, 49, 51, 52, 61,
Solomon,
50
Chodesh,
Semikha,
Shochet, SllOffim, Shofril1l,
Lakish , 26, 27, 99 HaGez, 242
Rome,
155
Shimon
5
Rehoboam,
52
scales,
1b5,
259
Rav Yosef Kovo, 127 Rebekah,
223,
Savrei,
Shiloh,
bar Aba,
195,
198, 243
Bar Yochai,
HaGlili,
194,
250
88,
224
Rabbi
196,
223
100,
Shabbat,
23, 24, 175, 187
Rabbi
194,
249, 271
Yoch an an ben Zakkai,
Rabbi Akiva,
Ketanah,
198,202, Saul,
Rabban
193,
234, 280 Sanhedrin
Prosb ul, Loo, 1b7 R,lbbaI1 Carnliel.
245, 253, 265, 280 Cedolah,
198, 200, 202, 215, 218, 220, 222,
249, 250, 251, 252, 253 Prophecy
23b,
Sanhedrin
37, 159, 163, 164, 165 229
trees, 13,
re.
27, 28, 30, 58, 118, 120,
139, 159, 210, 211, 277, 278 Tzipporah,251
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Urim veTumim,
236, 238, 239, 249,
250, 270
~shing,
32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,
44,47
World to Come, 2, 4, 22, 41, 77, 86, 90, 98, 99, 150, 188
Ya'aleh VeYavo, Yibbum, 236
49
Zaken Mamre, 202, 222, 223 Zimmrm, 44, 45, 46, 47, 51,
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Subject Index adultery agricultural difficulties alien altar Arnalek Ammonite animal relations animal suffering betrothal bikkurim birthright blessings marker boundary brass bribe Caesarian section captive woman castration chalitza chok chupah converts covenant crickets curses dangerous situation decla rat ions desert diseases disrespect for parents divorce dogs Edomite Egypt I
erusin
execution exiled among nations father's wife fathers and sons first-born flogging forbidden mixture forgotten sheaf
44 170 172 132 102,109 51 142 26,30 37 111 10,11 14b
140 101 143 10 3 49,50 95 34 37 50,84 180 171 139,154,173 31 123 188 100,103,179 140 oq 02 50 184 37,39 17,18,19 181 142 82,83 8 90,91 31 85,80
Gentile gossip honest weights & measures idol worship incest injustice interest iron kares ketubah kiddushin kidnapping King David lashes lashon 'hara last fruits lost articles mamzer marriage Moabite
5,0,q,24,34,37 143 100 7,27,139,153 49 lOb
03,04 101 9 37,39,41 30,37,41,09,72 70 8 41 77 80,87 20 50,51 4,3b
mother-in-law
51 1B
mourning
b,7
murder muzzle na'arah
3 92 40,43,45,48 30,39 141 7
animals
nissuin
perverting justice Rabbi Akiva rain rape rebellious son resident alien rodef Romans secu rity sha'at nez shekels shidduchin siege of Jerusalem sister slander stones
1b2
45 9,12,13,15,10 8 Q9,100
170 78 34,35 38,42,47 36 177 142 143 130
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45 block blin,l
141
tefillin
27
tithes
120
t ransla tiun
133
tzitzit virgin, wages
27,35,30 38,47 81
virginity
war warfare wayward son widow worker's rights vetzer hara yibbum yichud
57 3
see "rebellious 84 08 5 92 37
son"