Parshat Lech Lecha

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God calls Abraham to leave his homeland for Canaan. Covers Abraham and Sarah in Egypt, the separation from Lot, the war of the kings, and the covenant between the pieces. Genesis 12:1-17:27.

Midrash Tanchuma, Vaetchanan 4

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vaetchanan 4

Another interpretation (of Deut. 3:23), “I besought [the Lord].” This text is related (to Is. 30:19), “Indeed, O people in Zion, inhabitants of Jerusalem, you shall surely weep no ...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 6

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 6

And you say, "I shall eat meat" (Deuteronomy 12:20): Rabbi Eliezer beRabbi Yehoshua said, "From here you learn that a man should not acquire a litra of meat until he consults with ...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 11

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 11

It is written (in Ps. 37:3), “Trust in the Lord and do good; settle the land and maintain yourself with faith.” R. Haggai said in the name of R. Isaac, “Interpret this verse by tra...

Patriarchs

Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 16

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 16

(Deut. 14:22:) “You shall surely tithe.” This is related to the verse (in Dan. 9:7) “With You, O Lord, there is righteousness, but there is a shameful face with us, to this very da...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 17

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 17

(Deut. 14:22:) “You shall surely tithe.” What is written above the matter (in Deut. 14:21)? “You shall eat no carcass [that is not properly slaughtered].” R. 'Azariah, R. Johanan b...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Tavo 2

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Tavo 2

(Deut. 27:9:) “Then Moses and the Levitical priests spoke to all Israel, saying, ‘Pay attention and listen.’” What is the meaning of pay attention (hasket) and listen? Be silent (h...

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