The Spirit of the Torah

Noach: Kabbalistic Perspectives on Being a Righteous Person


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Rashi, the great French medieval commentator on the Torah, comments on the opening of our weekly Torah portion in a very provocative manner. Through bringing multiple perspectives on the righteousness of Noach, he challenges us to consider: What does it mean to be a righteous person (Tzadik)?Here are the sources referred to in this episode:The Torah calls Noach a Tzadik (Righteous Person).How is that discerned?Is it innate, or is it relative to one's context?https://www.sefaria.org/Genesis.6....
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The Spirit of the TorahBy Rabbi Daniel Raphael Silverstein

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