We've got 1 definition »

What does RASHI stand for? 

What does RASHI mean? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: RASHI.

Filter by: Sort by:PopularityAlphabeticallyCategory
TermDefinitionRating
Rashi

Shlomo Yitzhaki (1040–1105)

Community » Rabbis

Rate it:

What does RASHI mean?

Rashi
Shlomo Yitzchaki (Hebrew: רבי שלמה יצחקי‎; Latin: Salomon Isaacides; French: Salomon de Troyes, 22 February 1040 – 13 July 1105), today generally known by the acronym Rashi, was a medieval French rabbi, the author of comprehensive commentaries on the Talmud and Hebrew Bible. Acclaimed for his ability to present the basic meaning of the text in a concise and lucid fashion, Rashi's commentaries appeal to both learned scholars and beginning students, and his works remain a centerpiece of contemporary Torah study. A large fraction of rabbinic literature published since the Middle Ages discusses Rashi, either using his view as supporting evidence or debating against it. His commentary on the Talmud, which covers nearly all of the Babylonian Talmud, has been included in every edition of the Talmud since its first printing by Daniel Bomberg in the 1520s. His commentaries on the Tanakh—especially his commentary on the Chumash (the "Five Books of Moses")—serves as the basis of more than 300 "supercommentaries" which analyze Rashi's choice of language and citations, penned by some of the greatest names in rabbinic literature.

see more »

Discuss these RASHI abbreviations with the community:

0 Comments

    Know what is RASHI? Got another good explanation for RASHI? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Still can't find the acronym definition you were looking for? Use our Power Search technology to look for more unique definitions from across the web!

    Citation

    Use the citation options below to add these abbreviations to your bibliography.

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "RASHI." Abbreviations.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 29 Mar. 2024. <https://www.abbreviations.com/RASHI>.

    Browse Abbreviations.com

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Quiz

    The ultimate acronym test

    »
    HTTP
    A Hypocrite Test Transfer Protocol
    B Hyper Text Transfer Protocol
    C Hyper Text Transfer Procedure
    D Hoper Text Transfer Protocol

    Embed

    Share an image of RASHI

    »

    Hearing impaired tip:

    Sign language

    How do you say RASHI in ASL sign language fingerspelling?