Tithing by Jacob

Exempla of the Rabbis, No. 32

Curated by Arthur·Told by Maggid·March 24, 2026

32. Tithing by Jacob. Pesikta, f. 98 a.

Tanh. Deut., Reeh § 14

and B. p. 24.

Midr. Hagadol Gen. Yayyese.

Gen. R. 9; 70 § 7. Yalk. Sip. I, p. 101.

Themes

Patriarchs Jacob Tribes Charity Levi

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