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Unknown user: /* Works Not by Rashi */ more chida

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Works Not by Rashi: more chida

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	# The commentary on Pirkei Avot is probably by Rashi, as so many Rishonim refer to it has his.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>		# The commentary on Pirkei Avot is probably by Rashi, as so many Rishonim refer to it has his.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>
	# The commentaries on the side of the Gemara where Rashi should be on Masechtot Meilah, Nazir, and Nedarim, are not by Rashi.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 7), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35). See Matnat Yado ad loc who quotes some who say that the commentary on Nedarim is Rashi until Daf 22, and then substituted with Rabbeinu Gershom Meor HaGolah for the remainder of the Masechet and the Netziv (Ha'Emek She'elah She'elta 166) who holds that the commentary was written by the Rivan.</ref>		# The commentaries on the side of the Gemara where Rashi should be on Masechtot Meilah, Nazir, and Nedarim, are not by Rashi.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 7), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35). See Matnat Yado ad loc who quotes some who say that the commentary on Nedarim is Rashi until Daf 22, and then substituted with Rabbeinu Gershom Meor HaGolah for the remainder of the Masechet and the Netziv (Ha'Emek She'elah She'elta 166) who holds that the commentary was written by the Rivan.</ref>
	# There is a debate among Acharonim if the commentary of Rashi on Masechet Ta'anit is authentic or not; it seems that many Acharonim assume that it indeed is by Rashi with some mistakes that crept in over time.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35), Matnat Yadot (Klalei Rashi fn. 20) quotes the Maharatz Chayut (beginning and end of Taanit) who says it's not Rashi, but the Chidah says the large number of printing errors are misleading.</ref>		# There is a debate among Acharonim if the commentary of Rashi on Masechet Ta'anit is authentic or not; it seems that many Acharonim assume that it indeed is by Rashi with some mistakes that crept in over time.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35), Matnat Yadot (Klalei Rashi fn. 20) quotes the Maharatz Chayut (beginning and end of Taanit) who says it's not Rashi, but the Chidah says the large number of printing errors are misleading. See [https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/laptops/thinkpad/thinkpadl/thinkpad-l13-gen-2/22tpl13l3n2 Petach Einayim (Taanit 29a)], where the Chida posits Rashi's commentary ends and someone else's begins.</ref>
	# Rashi's commentary on Bava Batra after the beginning of Chezkat HaBatim seems to have never made its way to the hands of Rishonim like the [[Rashba]].<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>		# Rashi's commentary on Bava Batra after the beginning of Chezkat HaBatim seems to have never made its way to the hands of Rishonim like the [[Rashba]].<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>
	# The commentary Rashi on the [[Rif]] was compiled by a later student based heavily on Rashi.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 5), Elyah Rabbah (Orach Chaim 540:8), Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Peh 55). See Maamar Mordechai 557 at the beginning who thinks it may have been R' Yehoshua Boaz. See also Maadanei Yom Tov (Berachot 8 at the end), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35), Birkei Yosef Orach Chaim 15, Sdei Chemed (Klalei HaPoskim 8:7), and [http://www.otzar.org/wotzar/book.aspx?108106&pageid=P0108 Rav Avraham Havatzelet's article in Moriah (19:1/2, pages 106-116)] at length.</ref>		# The commentary Rashi on the [[Rif]] was compiled by a later student based heavily on Rashi.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 5), Elyah Rabbah (Orach Chaim 540:8), Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Peh 55). See Maamar Mordechai 557 at the beginning who thinks it may have been R' Yehoshua Boaz. See also Maadanei Yom Tov (Berachot 8 at the end), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35), Birkei Yosef Orach Chaim 15, Sdei Chemed (Klalei HaPoskim 8:7), and [http://www.otzar.org/wotzar/book.aspx?108106&pageid=P0108 Rav Avraham Havatzelet's article in Moriah (19:1/2, pages 106-116)] at length.</ref>

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Fundamentals

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	== Fundamentals ==		== Fundamentals ==
	# Rashi, colloquially known as "Kuntress,"<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Tosafot 10)</ref> always takes the simplest Peshat of the Gemara, even if it's not in line with the accepted Halacha - even a Hava Amina rejected by the Gemara itself later on!<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 1), Chiddushei Rabbi Akiva Eiger Eruvin 47 and Yevamot 30b, Shu"t Rabbi Akiva Eiger Mahadurah Kamma 222:8. See Minchat Chinuch Mitzvah 116 and Tzitz Eliezer vol 8 Siman 32.</ref>		# Rashi, colloquially known as "Kuntress,"<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Tosafot 10), Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Kuf, Kuntress Acharon 2)</ref> always takes the simplest Peshat of the Gemara, even if it's not in line with the accepted Halacha - even a Hava Amina rejected by the Gemara itself later on!<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 1), Chiddushei Rabbi Akiva Eiger Eruvin 47 and Yevamot 30b, Shu"t Rabbi Akiva Eiger Mahadurah Kamma 222:8. See Minchat Chinuch Mitzvah 116 and Tzitz Eliezer vol 8 Siman 32.</ref>
	# Along the same lines and by no means in disparagement of Rashi, the Radbaz alerts us that Rashi is primarily a '''Mefaresh''', not a '''Posek''',<ref>Shu"t HaRadbaz (vol. 1 Siman 109, vol. 3 Siman 510, vol. 4 Siman 108/1180)</ref> so much so that he doesn't even register as a Shitah when deciding a Machloket between Rishonim, such as the Rosh and Rambam.<ref> Beit Yosef (Orach Chaim 10). See Matnat Yado ad loc for extensive citations.</ref>, though some disagree.<ref>Sheyarei Kenesset HaGedolah (Klalei HaPoskim 19). Regarding saying Kim Li KeRashi, see Sdei Chemed Klalei HaPoskim 8:9</ref><ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rasi 2)</ref> Although some are concerned for Rashi's Kavod, the point is that Rashi himself didn't intend to teach Halacha LeMaaseh with his commentary. Of course, if he explicitly writes a ruling, it is intended as such.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>		# Along the same lines and by no means in disparagement of Rashi, the Radbaz alerts us that Rashi is primarily a '''Mefaresh''', not a '''Posek''',<ref>Shu"t HaRadbaz (vol. 1 Siman 109, vol. 3 Siman 510, vol. 4 Siman 108/1180)</ref> so much so that he doesn't even register as a Shitah when deciding a Machloket between Rishonim, such as the Rosh and Rambam.<ref> Beit Yosef (Orach Chaim 10). See Matnat Yado ad loc for extensive citations.</ref>, though some disagree.<ref>Sheyarei Kenesset HaGedolah (Klalei HaPoskim 19). Regarding saying Kim Li KeRashi, see Sdei Chemed Klalei HaPoskim 8:9</ref><ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rasi 2)</ref> Although some are concerned for Rashi's Kavod, the point is that Rashi himself didn't intend to teach Halacha LeMaaseh with his commentary. Of course, if he explicitly writes a ruling, it is intended as such.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>
	# In his inimitable and calculated pithiness, Rashi negates numerous difficulties with the understanding of the Gemara with just a few words. This is very much part of Rashi's claim to fame. With just an extra letter, Rashi hints to numerous chiddushim.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 4), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35).</ref>		# In his inimitable and calculated pithiness, Rashi negates numerous difficulties with the understanding of the Gemara with just a few words. This is very much part of Rashi's claim to fame. With just an extra letter, Rashi hints to numerous chiddushim.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 4), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35).</ref>
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	# When [[Tosafot]] attacks Rashi with a series of difficulties from later Masechtot, one could argue Rashi assumes the Gemara at this point isn't working with them in mind.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Tosafot 9)</ref>		# When [[Tosafot]] attacks Rashi with a series of difficulties from later Masechtot, one could argue Rashi assumes the Gemara at this point isn't working with them in mind.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Tosafot 9)</ref>
	# The acronym 'לוי"ה' refers to Rashi's teacher, R' Yitzchak HaLevi.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Kuntress Acharon, Lamed 1)</ref>		# The acronym 'לוי"ה' refers to Rashi's teacher, R' Yitzchak HaLevi.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Kuntress Acharon, Lamed 1)</ref>

	==Other Works==		==Other Works==
	# Rashi also wrote a commentary on Midrash Rabbah, a Halacha Sefer known as Sefer HaPardes,<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Peh 124)</ref> and She'elot uTeshuvot. He also had a hand in Kabbalah.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref> A Talmid condensed and organized Sefer HaPardes into "Likutei Pardes,"<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Lamed 46)</ref> which is quoted often by Poskim by its acronym "Lamed Peh."		# Rashi also wrote a commentary on Midrash Rabbah, a Halacha Sefer known as Sefer HaPardes,<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Peh 124)</ref> and She'elot uTeshuvot. He also had a hand in Kabbalah.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref> A Talmid condensed and organized Sefer HaPardes into "Likutei Pardes,"<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Lamed 46)</ref> which is quoted often by Poskim by its acronym "Lamed Peh."

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Other Works: pardes

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	# The acronym 'לוי"ה' refers to Rashi's teacher, R' Yitzchak HaLevi.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Kuntress Acharon, Lamed 1)</ref>		# The acronym 'לוי"ה' refers to Rashi's teacher, R' Yitzchak HaLevi.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Kuntress Acharon, Lamed 1)</ref>
	==Other Works==		==Other Works==
	# Rashi also wrote a commentary on Midrash Rabbah, a Halacha Sefer known as Sefer HaPardes, and She'elot uTeshuvot. He also had a hand in Kabbalah.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref> A Talmid condensed and organized Sefer HaPardes into "Likutei Pardes,"<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Lamed 46)</ref> which is quoted often by Poskim by its acronym "Lamed Peh."		# Rashi also wrote a commentary on Midrash Rabbah, a Halacha Sefer known as Sefer HaPardes,<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Peh 124)</ref> and She'elot uTeshuvot. He also had a hand in Kabbalah.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref> A Talmid condensed and organized Sefer HaPardes into "Likutei Pardes,"<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Lamed 46)</ref> which is quoted often by Poskim by its acronym "Lamed Peh."
	# Machzir Vitri was written by R' Simcha, a student of Rashi.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Mem 81)</ref>		# Machzir Vitri was written by R' Simcha, a student of Rashi.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Mem 81)</ref>

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	# There is a debate among Acharonim if the commentary of Rashi on Masechet Ta'anit is authentic or not; it seems that many Acharonim assume that it indeed is by Rashi with some mistakes that crept in over time.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35), Matnat Yadot (Klalei Rashi fn. 20) quotes the Maharatz Chayut (beginning and end of Taanit) who says it's not Rashi, but the Chidah says the large number of printing errors are misleading.</ref>		# There is a debate among Acharonim if the commentary of Rashi on Masechet Ta'anit is authentic or not; it seems that many Acharonim assume that it indeed is by Rashi with some mistakes that crept in over time.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35), Matnat Yadot (Klalei Rashi fn. 20) quotes the Maharatz Chayut (beginning and end of Taanit) who says it's not Rashi, but the Chidah says the large number of printing errors are misleading.</ref>
	# Rashi's commentary on Bava Batra after the beginning of Chezkat HaBatim seems to have never made its way to the hands of Rishonim like the [[Rashba]].<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>		# Rashi's commentary on Bava Batra after the beginning of Chezkat HaBatim seems to have never made its way to the hands of Rishonim like the [[Rashba]].<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>
	# The commentary Rashi on the [[Rif]] was compiled by a later student based heavily on Rashi.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 5), Elyah Rabbah (Orach Chaim 540:8). See Maamar Mordechai 557 at the beginning who thinks it may have been R' Yehoshua Boaz. See also Maadanei Yom Tov (Berachot 8 at the end), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35), Birkei Yosef Orach Chaim 15, Sdei Chemed (Klalei HaPoskim 8:7), and [http://www.otzar.org/wotzar/book.aspx?108106&pageid=P0108 Rav Avraham Havatzelet's article in Moriah (19:1/2, pages 106-116)] at length.</ref>		# The commentary Rashi on the [[Rif]] was compiled by a later student based heavily on Rashi.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 5), Elyah Rabbah (Orach Chaim 540:8), Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Peh 55). See Maamar Mordechai 557 at the beginning who thinks it may have been R' Yehoshua Boaz. See also Maadanei Yom Tov (Berachot 8 at the end), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35), Birkei Yosef Orach Chaim 15, Sdei Chemed (Klalei HaPoskim 8:7), and [http://www.otzar.org/wotzar/book.aspx?108106&pageid=P0108 Rav Avraham Havatzelet's article in Moriah (19:1/2, pages 106-116)] at length.</ref>

	==Misc.==		==Misc.==

MordechaiD: /* Works Not by Rashi */ hamaayan

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Works Not by Rashi: hamaayan

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	== Works Not by Rashi ==		== Works Not by Rashi ==
	Just because a commentary is printed where one would think to find Rashi and even under the title of Rashi doesn't mean that it's actually by Rashi. Sometimes other commentaries were printed in its place and confusion set in as to the correct identity of the author. Below are some of the more well known issues of misattribution of commentaries to Rashi. Some claim that there are clear stylistic methods that can be used for these purposes of identification.<ref>[https://www.machonso.org/hamaayan/?gilayon=45&id=1337 סימני זיהוי לפירוש רש”י מקורי למסכתות / הרב פרופ' אברהם הלוי ויילר], HaMaayan, Nissan 5777</ref>		Just because a commentary is printed where one would think to find Rashi and even under the title of Rashi doesn't mean that it's actually by Rashi. Sometimes other commentaries were printed in its place and confusion set in as to the correct identity of the author. Below are some of the more well known issues of misattribution of commentaries to Rashi. Some claim that there are clear stylistic methods that can be used for these purposes of identification.<ref>See ‘ מוריה‘ אלול תשע“ה, שנה לד גיליון ד-ה עמ‘ שעב, ’כלי חדש למחקר של פירוש רש“י על
			הגמרא‘ and [https://www.machonso.org/hamaayan/?gilayon=45&id=1337 סימני זיהוי לפירוש רש”י מקורי למסכתות / הרב פרופ' אברהם הלוי ויילר], HaMaayan, Nissan 5777</ref>
	# The commentary on Divrei HaYamim is not by Rashi, and on Iyov probably is.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 7), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Aleph 9, Shin 35)</ref>		# The commentary on Divrei HaYamim is not by Rashi, and on Iyov probably is.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 7), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Aleph 9, Shin 35)</ref>
	# The commentary on Pirkei Avot is probably by Rashi, as so many Rishonim refer to it has his.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>		# The commentary on Pirkei Avot is probably by Rashi, as so many Rishonim refer to it has his.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>

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	== Works Not by Rashi ==		== Works Not by Rashi ==
			Just because a commentary is printed where one would think to find Rashi and even under the title of Rashi doesn't mean that it's actually by Rashi. Sometimes other commentaries were printed in its place and confusion set in as to the correct identity of the author. Below are some of the more well known issues of misattribution of commentaries to Rashi. Some claim that there are clear stylistic methods that can be used for these purposes of identification.<ref>[https://www.machonso.org/hamaayan/?gilayon=45&id=1337 סימני זיהוי לפירוש רש”י מקורי למסכתות / הרב פרופ' אברהם הלוי ויילר], HaMaayan, Nissan 5777</ref>
	# The commentary on Divrei HaYamim is not by Rashi, and on Iyov probably is.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 7), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Aleph 9, Shin 35)</ref>		# The commentary on Divrei HaYamim is not by Rashi, and on Iyov probably is.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 7), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Aleph 9, Shin 35)</ref>
	# The commentary on Pirkei Avot is probably by Rashi, as so many Rishonim refer to it has his.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>		# The commentary on Pirkei Avot is probably by Rashi, as so many Rishonim refer to it has his.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>

MordechaiD: /* Other Works */ likutei pardes and vitri

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Other Works: likutei pardes and vitri

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	# The acronym 'לוי"ה' refers to Rashi's teacher, R' Yitzchak HaLevi.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Kuntress Acharon, Lamed 1)</ref>		# The acronym 'לוי"ה' refers to Rashi's teacher, R' Yitzchak HaLevi.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Kuntress Acharon, Lamed 1)</ref>
	==Other Works==		==Other Works==
	# Rashi also wrote a commentary on Midrash Rabbah, a Halacha Sefer known as Sefer HaPardes, and She'elot uTeshuvot. He also had a hand in Kabbalah.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>		# Rashi also wrote a commentary on Midrash Rabbah, a Halacha Sefer known as Sefer HaPardes, and She'elot uTeshuvot. He also had a hand in Kabbalah.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref> A Talmid condensed and organized Sefer HaPardes into "Likutei Pardes,"<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Lamed 46)</ref> which is quoted often by Poskim by its acronym "Lamed Peh."
			# Machzir Vitri was written by R' Simcha, a student of Rashi.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Sefarim, Mem 81)</ref>

	== Works Not by Rashi ==		== Works Not by Rashi ==
	# The commentary on Divrei HaYamim is not by Rashi, and on Iyov probably is.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 7), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Aleph 9, Shin 35)</ref>		# The commentary on Divrei HaYamim is not by Rashi, and on Iyov probably is.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 7), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Aleph 9, Shin 35)</ref>

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	== Fundamentals ==		== Fundamentals ==
	# Rashi, colloquially known as "Kuntress,"<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Tosafot 10)</ref> always takes the simplest Peshat of the Gemara, even if it's not in line with the accepted Halacha - even a Hava Amina rejected by the Gemara itself later on!<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 1), Chiddushei Rabbi Akiva Eiger Eruvin 47 and Yevamot 30b, Shu"t Rabbi Akiva Eiger Mahadurah Kamma 222:8. See Minchat Chinuch Mitzvah 116 and Tzitz Eliezer vol 8 Siman 32.</ref>		# Rashi, colloquially known as "Kuntress,"<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Tosafot 10)</ref> always takes the simplest Peshat of the Gemara, even if it's not in line with the accepted Halacha - even a Hava Amina rejected by the Gemara itself later on!<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 1), Chiddushei Rabbi Akiva Eiger Eruvin 47 and Yevamot 30b, Shu"t Rabbi Akiva Eiger Mahadurah Kamma 222:8. See Minchat Chinuch Mitzvah 116 and Tzitz Eliezer vol 8 Siman 32.</ref>
	# Along the same lines and by no means in disparagement of Rashi, the Radbaz alerts us that Rashi is primarily a '''Mefaresh''', not a '''Posek''',<ref>Shu"t HaRadbaz (vol. 1 Siman 109, vol. 3 Siman 510, vol. 4 Siman 108/1180)</ref> so much so that he doesn't even register as a Shitah when deciding a Machloket between Rishonim, such as the Rosh and Rambam.<ref> Beit Yosef (Orach Chaim 10). See Matnat Yado ad loc for extensive citations.</ref>, though some disagree.<ref>Sheyarei Kenesset HaGedolah (Klalei HaPoskim 19). Regarding saying Kim Li KeRashi, see Sdei Chemed Klalei HaPoskim 8:9</ref><ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rasi 2)</ref>		# Along the same lines and by no means in disparagement of Rashi, the Radbaz alerts us that Rashi is primarily a '''Mefaresh''', not a '''Posek''',<ref>Shu"t HaRadbaz (vol. 1 Siman 109, vol. 3 Siman 510, vol. 4 Siman 108/1180)</ref> so much so that he doesn't even register as a Shitah when deciding a Machloket between Rishonim, such as the Rosh and Rambam.<ref> Beit Yosef (Orach Chaim 10). See Matnat Yado ad loc for extensive citations.</ref>, though some disagree.<ref>Sheyarei Kenesset HaGedolah (Klalei HaPoskim 19). Regarding saying Kim Li KeRashi, see Sdei Chemed Klalei HaPoskim 8:9</ref><ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rasi 2)</ref> Although some are concerned for Rashi's Kavod, the point is that Rashi himself didn't intend to teach Halacha LeMaaseh with his commentary. Of course, if he explicitly writes a ruling, it is intended as such.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>
	# In his inimitable and calculated pithiness, Rashi negates numerous difficulties with the understanding of the Gemara with just a few words. This is very much part of Rashi's claim to fame.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 4)~~. See also~~ Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35).</ref>		# In his inimitable and calculated pithiness, Rashi negates numerous difficulties with the understanding of the Gemara with just a few words. This is very much part of Rashi's claim to fame. With just an extra letter, Rashi hints to numerous chiddushim.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 4), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35).</ref>
	# Rashi made ~~multiple~~ editions of his commentaries, which accounts for the apparent contradictions.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Tosafor 22)</ref>		# Rashi made three editions of his commentaries, which accounts for the apparent contradictions in what we have on the page and what Tosafot is arguing on.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Tosafor 22), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>
	# One cannot pose the tradition of the [[Geonim]] as a question on Rashi - "Gavra Agavra KaRamit?!"<ref>Kenesset HaGedolah (Yoreh Deah 124 Hagahot Beit Yosef 104, Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 3)</ref>		# One cannot pose the tradition of the [[Geonim]] as a question on Rashi - "Gavra Agavra KaRamit?!"<ref>Kenesset HaGedolah (Yoreh Deah 124 Hagahot Beit Yosef 104, Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 3)</ref>
	# Whenever Rashi uses the words כלומר he is offering that particular interpretation where one would have been able to offer an alternative one.<ref>Pri Toar Yoreh Deah 21:2, Matnat Yado on Yad Malachi Klalei HaRif fn. 104</ref>		# Whenever Rashi uses the words כלומר he is offering that particular interpretation where one would have been able to offer an alternative one.<ref>Pri Toar Yoreh Deah 21:2, Matnat Yado on Yad Malachi Klalei HaRif fn. 104</ref>
	# When [[Tosafot]] attacks Rashi with a series of difficulties from later Masechtot, one could argue Rashi assumes the Gemara at this point isn't working with them in mind.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Tosafot 9)</ref>		# When [[Tosafot]] attacks Rashi with a series of difficulties from later Masechtot, one could argue Rashi assumes the Gemara at this point isn't working with them in mind.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Tosafot 9)</ref>
	# The acronym 'לוי"ה' refers to Rashi's teacher, R' Yitzchak HaLevi.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Kuntress Acharon, Lamed 1)</ref>		# The acronym 'לוי"ה' refers to Rashi's teacher, R' Yitzchak HaLevi.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Kuntress Acharon, Lamed 1)</ref>
			==Other Works==
			# Rashi also wrote a commentary on Midrash Rabbah, a Halacha Sefer known as Sefer HaPardes, and She'elot uTeshuvot. He also had a hand in Kabbalah.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>
	== Works Not by Rashi ==		== Works Not by Rashi ==
	# The commentary on Divrei HaYamim is not by Rashi.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 7), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Aleph 9)</ref>		# The commentary on Divrei HaYamim is not by Rashi, and on Iyov probably is.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 7), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Aleph 9, Shin 35)</ref>
	# The commentaries on the side of the Gemara where Rashi should be on Masechtot Meilah, Nazir, and Nedarim, are not by Rashi.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 7). See Matnat Yado ad loc who quotes some who say that the commentary on Nedarim is Rashi until Daf 22, and then substituted with Rabbeinu Gershom Meor HaGolah for the remainder of the Masechet and the Netziv (Ha'Emek She'elah She'elta 166) who holds that the commentary was written by the Rivan.</ref>		# The commentary on Pirkei Avot is probably by Rashi, as so many Rishonim refer to it has his.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>
	# There is a debate among Acharonim if the commentary of Rashi on Masechet Ta'anit is authentic or not; it seems that many Acharonim assume that it indeed is by Rashi.<ref>Matnat Yadot (Klalei Rashi fn. 20) quotes the Maharatz Chayut (beginning and end of Taanit) who says it's not Rashi, but the Chidah says the large number of printing errors are misleading.</ref>		# The commentaries on the side of the Gemara where Rashi should be on Masechtot Meilah, Nazir, and Nedarim, are not by Rashi.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 7), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35). See Matnat Yado ad loc who quotes some who say that the commentary on Nedarim is Rashi until Daf 22, and then substituted with Rabbeinu Gershom Meor HaGolah for the remainder of the Masechet and the Netziv (Ha'Emek She'elah She'elta 166) who holds that the commentary was written by the Rivan.</ref>
	# The commentary Rashi on the Rif was compiled by a later student based heavily on Rashi.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 5), Elyah Rabbah (Orach Chaim 540:8). See Maamar Mordechai 557 at the beginning who thinks it may have been R' Yehoshua Boaz. See also Maadanei Yom Tov (Berachot 8 at the end), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35), Birkei Yosef Orach Chaim 15, Sdei Chemed (Klalei HaPoskim 8:7), and [http://www.otzar.org/wotzar/book.aspx?108106&pageid=P0108 Rav Avraham Havatzelet's article in Moriah (19:1/2, pages 106-116)] at length.</ref>		# There is a debate among Acharonim if the commentary of Rashi on Masechet Ta'anit is authentic or not; it seems that many Acharonim assume that it indeed is by Rashi with some mistakes that crept in over time.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35), Matnat Yadot (Klalei Rashi fn. 20) quotes the Maharatz Chayut (beginning and end of Taanit) who says it's not Rashi, but the Chidah says the large number of printing errors are misleading.</ref>
			# Rashi's commentary on Bava Batra after the beginning of Chezkat HaBatim seems to have never made its way to the hands of Rishonim like the [[Rashba]].<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>
			# The commentary Rashi on the [[Rif]] was compiled by a later student based heavily on Rashi.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Rashi 5), Elyah Rabbah (Orach Chaim 540:8). See Maamar Mordechai 557 at the beginning who thinks it may have been R' Yehoshua Boaz. See also Maadanei Yom Tov (Berachot 8 at the end), Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35), Birkei Yosef Orach Chaim 15, Sdei Chemed (Klalei HaPoskim 8:7), and [http://www.otzar.org/wotzar/book.aspx?108106&pageid=P0108 Rav Avraham Havatzelet's article in Moriah (19:1/2, pages 106-116)] at length.</ref>

			==Misc.==
			# Peculiarly, the [[Ritva]] refers to Rashi as "Maran."
			# The [[Chida]] notes how Rashi is known as "Rashi" and not "Rash," because "Rash" means a poor person. For the same reason, the "Sar" MiKutzi is known as "Sar" and not "Rash."<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Shin 35)</ref>
	=Sources=		=Sources=
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	# Whenever Rashi uses the words כלומר he is offering that particular interpretation where one would have been able to offer an alternative one.<ref>Pri Toar Yoreh Deah 21:2, Matnat Yado on Yad Malachi Klalei HaRif fn. 104</ref>		# Whenever Rashi uses the words כלומר he is offering that particular interpretation where one would have been able to offer an alternative one.<ref>Pri Toar Yoreh Deah 21:2, Matnat Yado on Yad Malachi Klalei HaRif fn. 104</ref>
	# When [[Tosafot]] attacks Rashi with a series of difficulties from later Masechtot, one could argue Rashi assumes the Gemara at this point isn't working with them in mind.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Tosafot 9)</ref>		# When [[Tosafot]] attacks Rashi with a series of difficulties from later Masechtot, one could argue Rashi assumes the Gemara at this point isn't working with them in mind.<ref>Yad Malachi (Klalei Tosafot 9)</ref>
			# The acronym 'לוי"ה' refers to Rashi's teacher, R' Yitzchak HaLevi.<ref>Shem HaGedolim (Gedolim, Kuntress Acharon, Lamed 1)</ref>

	== Works Not by Rashi ==		== Works Not by Rashi ==