{"product_id":"alshich-on-yonah-hardcover","title":"Alshich on Yonah (hardcover)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"max-w-full prose-h2:text-xl prose-h3:text-lg prose-h4:text-base prose-headings:first:mt-0 text-gray-600 font-normal leading-6\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRabbi Moshe Alshich\u003c\/b\u003e (1508–1600), reverently referred to as \u003cb\u003eHaAlshich HaKadosh\u003c\/b\u003e (The Holy Alshich), was a \u003ci\u003edayan\u003c\/i\u003e on the Tzefas \u003ci\u003ebeis din\u003c\/i\u003e of Rabbi Yosef Caro, author of the \u003ci\u003eShulchan Aruch\u003c\/i\u003e and early mentor of the \u003ci\u003eKabbalist\u003c\/i\u003e Rabbi Chaim Vital, main disciple of the Arizal. Although the \u003ci\u003eAlshich\u003c\/i\u003e wrote many halachic responsa, he is most noted for his \u003ci\u003eTanach\u003c\/i\u003e commentary, based primarily on his weekly \u003ci\u003eShabbos\u003c\/i\u003e sermons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nThis monumental work has been hailed by more than four centuries of \u003ci\u003eTorah\u003c\/i\u003e scholars as one of the greatest expositions ever written on Scripture. In it, he expounds on complicated passages, answering fundamental questions of faith and Jewish belief. The \u003ci\u003eAlshich\u003c\/i\u003e uses his creative insight and encyclopedic knowledge of \u003ci\u003eTanach, Talmud, and Midrash\u003c\/i\u003e to weave together his profound interpretations. Studying \u003ci\u003eTorah, Nevi’im\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKesuvim\u003c\/i\u003e by the bright light of the \u003ci\u003eAlshich’s\u003c\/i\u003e commentary will warm the heart and illuminate the mind of every reader, from the nascent newcomer to the advanced \u003ci\u003etalmid chacham.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nThe \u003ci\u003eAlshich’s\u003c\/i\u003e flowery language, enigmatic style, and frequent borrowing of phrases from\r\nScripture and the \u003ci\u003eTalmud\u003c\/i\u003e have made it difficult for all but the most accomplished \u003ci\u003eTorah\u003c\/i\u003e\r\nstudents to reap the full benefits of his brilliant writings. This new, adaptive translation makes his work more accessible to the English reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nIt includes copious footnotes that identify the \u003ci\u003eAlshich’s\u003c\/i\u003e sources, extensive explanations to clarify the more difficult passages and a thoroughly researched biography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\r\nWith the publication of \u003cb\u003eThe Alshich on Yonah\u003c\/b\u003e, readers will now discover the \u003ci\u003eAlshich’s\u003c\/i\u003e thought provoking questions, comments, and novel insights on this short but meaningful \u003ci\u003esefer\u003c\/i\u003e, thus\r\ntaking their understanding of its unique story to a whole new level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\r\n\r\nIn this commentary, the \u003ci\u003eAlshich\u003c\/i\u003e employs his usual incisive questioning in seeking the underlying motive for the prophet \u003ci\u003eYonah’s\u003c\/i\u003e apparent disobedience in fleeing from the call of \u003ci\u003eHashem\u003c\/i\u003e. He provides us with insight into the workings of \u003ci\u003eYonah’s\u003c\/i\u003e mind and thus vindicates his actions, which may otherwise be misunderstood. In this work, the \u003ci\u003eAlshich\u003c\/i\u003e delves into many questions, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n• What was the real objective of \u003ci\u003eYonah’s\u003c\/i\u003e mission to \u003ci\u003eNineveh\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n• How could a prophet dare flee from \u003ci\u003eHashem's\u003c\/i\u003e presence?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n• How can we explain \u003ci\u003eYonah’s\u003c\/i\u003e miraculous salvation in light of the severe punishment he received immediately beforehand?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n• Why was \u003ci\u003eYonah\u003c\/i\u003e required to be swallowed by two fish and not one?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n• Why did \u003ci\u003eNineveh\u003c\/i\u003e merit to be saved?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n• What is the message of the \u003ci\u003eKikayon\u003c\/i\u003e plant?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\nAlso included is a fascinating commentary based on an allegorical interpretation of the first chapter of \u003ci\u003eYonah\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as an appendix covering the \u003ci\u003eAlshich’s\u003c\/i\u003e analysis of selected ideas and themes pertaining to \u003ci\u003eYom Kippur\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eteshuvah\u003c\/i\u003e.\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\r\n“Having reviewed portions of the manuscript, I can see the effort and attention to detail that has gone into accurately translating and elucidating the holy Alshich’s words. I therefore wholeheartedly recommend this sefer as a means of increasing the reader’s knowledge and understanding of these fascinating chapters of Tanach.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\r\nDayan Menachem Gelley \u003c\/b\u003eRosh London Beis Din \/ Rav of Beis Hamedrash Ohr Chodosh\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\" style=\"margin-top:20px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eField\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eValue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRose and Spirn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFeldheim Publishers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eISBN\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e9781680255744\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eChumash And Nach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLanguage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Feldheim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55446003384488,"sku":"ALSY","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/9765\/9560\/files\/unnamed_2b096ce2-e0fb-4a55-8b4e-0d81ee4feb4b.jpg?v=1781049143","url":"https:\/\/judaicasquare.com\/products\/alshich-on-yonah-hardcover","provider":"Judaica Square","version":"1.0","type":"link"}