Complex sentence: While Rabbi Culi died only two years later after completing the Book of Genesis and 2/3 of Exodus, due to its mass popularity-and the extensive notes already written by Rabbi Culi-a decision was taken to complete the commentaries.
Split into simpler sentences: While Rabbi Culi had started the project he died only two years later after completing the Book of Genesis and 2/3 of Exodus. Nonetheless, due to its mass popularity-and the extensive notes already written by Rabbi Culi-a decision was taken to complete the commentaries.