In this episode of Inside ArtScroll, Rabbi Shlomo Landau speaks with Shnayim Yomi founder Elad Danino about the renewed appreciation for being “maavir sidrah” that his organization sparked, and the vision behind ArtScroll’s Shnayim Mikra V’Echad Targum, created to make this timeless mitzvah more accessible and engaging than ever for today’s generation. Their conversation explores why learning the weekly parashah verse by verse remains such a powerful way to connect with Chumash, and how thoughtful presentation can turn a weekly obligation into a meaningful, sustained Torah practice.
At the heart of the discussion is the sefer itself, which brings together each verse repeated, Targum Onkelos, a translation based on the Targum, Rashi’s text, and concise summaries in one clear, well-organized format. Elad explains how the thoughtful layout designed to support learners at every level, as well as features such as short introductions to each aliyah by Rabbi Moshe Bamberger, are helping everyone stay connected to the parashah throughout the week and is restoring Shnayim Mikra to its central place in Jewish learning.