Chumash from Basel, 1943, in the Jewish Museum of Switzerland’s collection.. Chumash (also Ḥumash; Hebrew: חומש, pronounced or pronounced or Yiddish: pronounced [ˈχʊməʃ]; plural Ḥumashim) is a copy of the Torah (or the Five Books of Moses that begin the Hebrew bible), printed and bound into the form of a book (i.e. a codex).In comparison, a Torah Scroll is …

The word chumash (Heb. חומש) refers to one of the five books of the Torah, which are collectively known as the Five Books of Moses or the Pentateuch.. The word chumash (pl. chumashim) is derived from the Hebrew word chamesh (חמש), which means “five” or, more accurately, “a fifth.” The chumashim are:. Bereishit: Genesis.; Shemot: Exodus.; Vayikra: Leviticus.

2019年4月27日 · Chumash or ?humash likely is a play on the word five, chamesh and refers to the printed version of the five books of Moses. Alternatively, some believe that it is a misreading of the word chomesh, meaning one-fifth.

2022年11月6日 · The phrase humash is most likely a play on Moses’ words for the five books of chamesh. Sukkot Torah is read from and scribed in prayer services during Shabbat as a scroll that has been filled with scribed, scroll passages. A chumash frequently includes commentary as well as haftarah for each weekly Torah portion. The Koren Humash: Hebrew ...

The Steinsaltz Humash does not rely primarily on Rashi; its translation and commentary is guided by Rashbam, Ibn Ezra and others who rigorously pursue peshat. As a nice touch, the Chumash also includes color diagrams, pictures and maps.

2018年9月28日 · A review of the new Steinsaltz Humash Pentateuch, a competitor to Artscroll's Stone Chumash.

2018年11月22日 · The Steinsaltz Humash displays color photos of various birds and animals, as well as their hooves – illustrating the difference between kosher animals, which have split hooves, and those that ...

Some of the key features unique to the Steinsaltz Hebrew-English Humash include: English and Hebrew on facing pages; Haftorot and Parshayot; Explanations of places, nationalities, flora and fauna that are mentioned in the biblical text; Verse-by-verse elucidations written in clear, simple language to make the text as accessible as possible

Like his monumental translation and commentary of the entire Talmud, the new Steinsaltz Humash includes a treasure trove of information to make the text clear, fascinating, and relevant to users of all backgrounds.

Jewish texts and source sheets about Humash from Torah, Talmud and other sources in Sefaria's library.