Commentary for Kiddushin 61:13
Rashi on Kiddushin
Once he was wearing: Dama ben Netina.
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Tosafot on Kiddushin
And his mother came and tore it: It is found in the Midrash that she was mentally insane.
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Rashi on Kiddushin
A sirkon: A cloak called a cendre (cender - a type of silk).
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Rashi on Kiddushin
Of gold: Embroidered with gold thread.
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Daf Shevui to Kiddushin
This is the first description of how someone honors one’s mother. Interestingly, while fathers are always described as sleeping, mothers are usually portrayed as somewhat disturbed. Honoring one’s father means not waking him up, honoring one’s mother means tolerating her embarrassing behavior.
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