Menachem ben Chelbo | מנחם בן חלבו

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R. Menachem b. Chelbo, 11th century France, was an early peshat commentator on Tanach.

(This is the tweet that started it all!)

I thought I’d start a Sunday thing where I profile a fascinating Jew with an emphasis on lesser-known figures. (Pls nominate a hashtag.) Ready? Here we go.

Menahem b. Helbo (11th cen, France)
Menachem has a major role to play in the development of Rashi‘s influential Torah comm

— Dr. Tamar Marvin (@tamar_marvin) August 15, 2021