Did Yakkov learn from Shem also or just from Eiver?

 

Question:

Rashi “Ben Zekunim” (Vayeishev 37:3) writes “all that Yaakov learned from Shem and Eiver”.

However, as is evident from the Pesukim (Beraishis 11:11) Shem passed away in the year 2158, and Yaakov only arrived at the Yeshiva of (now only) Ever in the year 2171! Thus why does Rashi indicate he learned from Shem?

 

Answer:

He studied from Shem when he was 15, See Rashi Toldos 25:27.

The 14 years were in Ever’s yeshiva only. See Maharsha Megillah 17a. Rashash Bereishis Rabbah End of Toldos 63. Sifshei Chachamim Toldos 28:17. Teshuvos Rabi Eliezer 2:12. Cf. Yefei Talmud Megilah 16b.

 

 

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