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1+1=5 · 02-03-2013, 03:32 PM

Hi all,

I'm interested in a Tanakh with English, Hebrew, and some commentary in English. Does anyone have a favorite? I currently have one, but it's "just" the Tanakh with English and Hebrew. I want to study, though, and would love a wise person's commentary on it.

Thank you!

JB from NC · 02-03-2013, 06:52 PM

I've been looking for a new one as well. I had a Jewish Study Bible (just English and comments, no Hebrew), but recently gave it a co-worker who likes to discuss religion with me. I also have a Hertz Chumash, but the English is extremely dated.

I've had my eye on the Stone Edition Chumash, but haven't bought it yet. And then there's the Conservative's Etz Hayim.

theflipflop · 02-03-2013, 06:55 PM

The stone edition art scroll Chumash is the gold standard in my opinion.

1+1=5 · 02-04-2013, 10:18 AM

Thank you both! I had the Stone edition when I first became interested; someone borrowed it from the temple when I left it behind inadvertently a few years back. It's wrapped in plastic at Barnes and Noble so I couldn't see inside it. Will purchase it again and hang onto it.

brooklynborndad · 02-04-2013, 11:16 AM

we have Etz Chayim (also an old Hertz) and i think its very good.

1+1=5 · 02-04-2013, 05:03 PM

Thanks, BBD.

usuario · 02-05-2013, 05:24 PM

Why do you davka need a Tanakh? The Chumash seems to be where the bulk of commentary is. There are many classic commentaries by Rashi, Ramban, and Sforno.

1+1=5 · 02-06-2013, 06:08 PM

Thanks. I need something as basic as possible.

shragae · 03-02-2013, 02:50 PM

The Artscroll Stone Edition is great -- particularly the Chumash which has tons of commentary. You may be able to find it in paperback (less money) -- and at various online sources it may be on sale at any given time.

You can find the Judaica Press translation online for free -- with or without Rashi's commentary. This is not a bad translation and it is free! http://www.chabad.org/library/bible_...with-Rashi.htm

The wonderful Chumash translation by R' Aryeh Kaplan (Z"L) is also available online free -- he has great footnotes. You can find it in English, Russian, and Spanish at Navigating the Bible II They also have the Haftarah with trope and Divrei Torah, too.

1+1=5 · 03-02-2013, 06:56 PM

Thanks, and welcome to the forum!

Chana