Parshat Shemot

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The Israelites' enslavement in Egypt, the birth of Moses, Moses at the burning bush, and God's call to liberate His people. Exodus 1:1-6:1.

Midrash Tanchuma, Shmini 6

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Shmini 6

(Lev. 11:1-2:) “Then the Lord spoke unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying […], ‘Speak unto the Children of Israel, saying, “These are the creatures that you may eat….”’” It is stated (...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Achrei Mot 9

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Achrei Mot 9

(Lev. 17:1, 3:) “Then the Lord spoke unto Moses, ‘Speak to Aaron saying, “…. If any single person from the House of Israel slaughters.”’” The holy spirit proclaims (in Mal. 1:11), ...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Bamidbar 9

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Bamidbar 9

(Numb. 2:1-2:) “Then the Lord spoke unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, ‘[The Children of Israel shall camp,] each with his standard, under the banners….’” Let our master instruct u...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Bamidbar 22

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Bamidbar 22

(Numb. 4:17-18:) “Then the Lord spoke unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying, ‘Do not cut off the tribe of the Kohathite families [from the Levites].’” This text is related (to Prov. 22...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Chukat 10

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Chukat 10

(Numb. 20:12:) “But the Lord said to Moses and Aaron, ‘Because you did not trust in Me.’” Why was Aaron punished?97Numb. R. 19:9, end. The matter is comparable to a creditor who ca...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Balak 3

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(Numb. 22:4:) “So Moab said unto the elders of Midian.” What is the relevance of [mentioning] the elders of Midian here?7Numb. R. 20:4. It is simply that they saw Israel conquering...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Balak 20

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(Numb. 25:6:) “Just then one of the Children of Israel came and brought a Midianite woman unto his brothers [before the eyes of Moses and the eyes of the whole congregation of the ...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Pinchas 3

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Pinchas 3

(Numb. 25:16-17:) “Then the Lord spoke [unto Moses], saying, ‘Harass the Midianites […].’” Why?5Numb. R. 21:4. (Numb. 25:18:) “Because they are harassing you.” Hence the sages have...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Pinchas 4

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Pinchas 4

(Numb. 26:1-2:) “And it came to pass after the plague [that the Lord said unto Moses and unto Elazar ben Aaron the priest, saying,] ‘Take a census.’” Every time that they fell, the...

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