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Sep 24, 2008 · The phrase “everything else is commentary,” or, as it is more frequently encountered, “the rest is commentary,” has in recent years become such a part of the English language that many people...
May 1, 2003 · When a potential convert approached Hillel and asked to be taught the entire Torah while standing on one foot, Hillel summarized as follows, “That which is hateful to you do not do to others. All the rest is commentary. Now go and learn.” (Shabbos 31A) Is that in fact the entire Torah? That may be a key to commandments between ...
Apr 22, 2014 · The end of that story as told in the Talmud – that this principle of paying attention and not doing to others what you would not like done to yourself is the WHOLE TORAH – everything else is commentary , is also something we should keep hold of.
Nov 25, 2015 · Everything else is commentary." Likewise, when explaining the Scriptures to the two disciples on Emmaus Road, Jesus said in effect: "The main idea of the Scriptures is, 'the things concerning Myself in all the Scriptures.'" [All the rest is commentary.]
When someone challenged Hillel the Elder (b. 110 BCE) to teach the entire Torah while his listener stood on one foot, he famously replied, “That which is hateful to you, do not do to your fellow. That is the entire Torah, and the rest is commentary. Now go and study.” 1.
Hillel the Elder, born in Babylon, c. 118 BCE, died in Jerusalem, 10 CE, teaching the whole Torah while the sceptic stands on one foot. The Talmud has a tremendously beautiful story to tell.
Oct 18, 2009 · Shammai chased him away with the builder’s tool that was in his hand. He came before Hillel and said to him, “Convert me.”. Hillel said to him, “What is hateful to you, do not to your neighbor: that is the whole Torah; the rest is commentary; go and learn it.”.
