Mefarshim
📘 Parsha Insights – Rashi Commentary Q&A on Shishi
- 📜 What does Rashi explain about “at the end of seven years”?
It refers to the seven-year Shemitah cycle, not seven years from each individual loan.
- 💰 What does “release every creditor’s hand” mean according to Rashi?
Relinquish the claim — the creditor must let go of the debt.
- 🌍 What does Rashi say about “the destitute will not be among you”?
Only if you fulfill Hashem’s will — otherwise, the poor will be among you.
- 👂 What does Rashi explain about “you will surely listen”?
Even one who listens a little will be given more opportunities to listen and grow.
- 📦 What does “you will lend to many nations” mean according to Rashi?
You will lend from your own wealth, not borrow from one to lend to another.
- 🏙 What does Rashi say about “a destitute person among your gates”?
The poor of your city take priority over the poor of other cities.
- 🚫 What does Rashi say about “do not harden your heart”?
It refers to someone who struggles internally with whether to give or not.
- 📤 What does “open your hand” teach according to Rashi?
You must open your heart and hand generously, even repeatedly.
- ⚠️ What does Rashi warn about “the seventh year is approaching”?
Don’t withhold a loan out of fear the Shemitah will cancel it — that’s sinful.
- 🧾 What does “you must give him” mean according to Rashi?
Give even a hundred times if needed, and ideally give privately to preserve dignity.
- 🧍♂️ What does Rashi say about “to your brother, the poor one”?
It means: to whichever brother is poor — prioritize helping him.
- 🧑⚖️ What kind of servant is described in “if your brother is sold to you”?
One sold by the court for theft — not a voluntary sale.
- 🎁 What does “you must provide him with a gift” mean according to Rashi?
Give a generous, visible gift that shows you treated him well.
- 🧠 Why must we remember being slaves in Egypt, according to Rashi?
Because Hashem gave us gifts — we must do the same for others. - 📍 What does Rashi say about piercing the ear of a servant?
Only the male servant’s ear is pierced — not the female’s.
- 🧮 What does Rashi say about “double the wage of a hired worker”?
A Hebrew servant works day and night — double the hours of a regular worker.
- 🧑🦰 Why does Rashi say a Hebrew maidservant goes free after six years?
If she hasn’t shown signs of maturity, she leaves after six years like a male servant.
- 🧑🤝🧑 What does Rashi say about giving to the poor “whatever he is lacking”?
Even luxuries he was used to — like a horse or servant — must be provided.
- 🧑❤️🧑 What does “for him” mean in “whatever he is lacking for him”?
Rashi says it refers to a wife — like “a helper for him” in creation.
- 🧑🔧 What does Rashi say about giving a loan instead of a gift?
If the poor person refuses a gift, give it as a loan instead.
- 🧑💼 What does Rashi say about “he will cry out to Hashem”?
Hashem punishes faster if the poor person cries out than if he stays silent.
- 🧑💬 What does Rashi say about “because of this word”?
Even saying you’ll give is rewarded — not just the act itself.
- 🧑🌍 Why does Rashi say there will always be poor people?
So we always have the opportunity to do the mitzvah of tzedakah.
- 🧑🎓 What does Rashi say about “I command you, saying”?
It’s advice for your own good — not just a command.
- 🧑🎨 What does “ha’aneik ta’aneik” (you shall surely provide) mean according to Rashi?
Give a noticeable gift — something that shows you treated the servant well.
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