Former MK Nachum Langental Unites Religious Thinkers in New Torah Commentary
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Former Knesset member Nachum Langental has launched a five-volume Torah commentary project, "Dvar Torah - A Humash Israeli," featuring hundreds of religious Zionist scholars. The work aims to revive the study of the Torah's plain meaning and integrate diverse interpretations from various generations and perspectives. Published by Yedioth Books, the project includes contributions from prominent rabbis and scholars, both male and female, and is designed for modern readers seeking to connect tradition with independent thought.
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- Former MK Nachum Langental launched a five-volume Torah commentary project, "Dvar Torah - A Humash Israeli."
- The project features contributions from hundreds of rabbis, scholars, and thinkers across the religious Zionist spectrum.
- It aims to revive the study of the Torah's plain meaning and integrate diverse interpretations.
- Prominent figures like Rav Kook, Rabbi Adin Even Israel, and Rabbi Jonathan Sacks are included.
- The work also features contributions from female scholars, including Rabbi Yemima Mizrachi.
- Published by Yedioth Books, the project is designed for modern readers and diverse study settings.
Former Knesset member Nachum Langental has compiled a five-volume work titled "Dvar Torah - A Humash Israeli," bringing together hundreds of rabbis, rabbinic scholars, researchers, and thinkers from across the religious Zionist spectrum. The project integrates weekly Torah portions with selected commentaries, articles, and ideas drawn from hundreds of books.
Langental, who previously served in the Knesset for the National Religious Party, created this unique initiative to foster religious unity. The collection features contributions from various generations and perspectives, including prominent figures such as Rav Kook, Rabbi Shaul Yisraeli, Rabbi Adin Even Israel (Steinsaltz), Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, and Rabbi Meir Kahane, alongside contemporary scholars like Rabbi Yuval Sherlow, Rabbi Benny Lau, and Rabbi David Stav.
Notably, the work also includes the voices of women, such as Prof. Nechama Leibowitz, Rabbi Dr. Michal Tikochinsky, Rabbi Dr. Pnina Neuwirth, Rabbi Yemima Mizrachi, Rabbi Nurit Fried, and Rabbi Sharon Rimmon, highlighting the project's inclusive nature.
Langental explains that the project aims to revive the study of the plain meaning of the Torah, which he believes has been neglected in favor of complex Talmudic debates. He notes that contemporary learners seek to combine tradition with independent thought, desiring Torah to be accepted by reason as well as authority. The work is also designed to accommodate modern reading habits, with extensive articles condensed into shorter pieces and complex ideas summarized.
The books are structured with the Torah portion and Rashi's commentary on one page, and the accompanying articles and insights on the facing page. Each portion includes about seven articles focusing on the literal meaning and new interpretations, along with brief points for quick takeaways. The project, published by Yedioth Books, also incorporates Haftarah readings and prayers from the "Rinat Yisrael" siddur.
Langental emphasizes that "Dvar Torah - A Humash Israeli" is a pioneering effort born from a love of Torah and a desire to connect the literal meaning of scripture with the spiritual and contemporary depth of rabbinic tradition. He advocates for a Jewish-Israeli language in Torah interpretation that speaks to today's public and intends the work for individual learners, teachers, preachers, and family study circles.
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