Parshat Tzav

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Further instructions for the priests on sacrificial procedures, the consecration of Aaron and his sons. Leviticus 6:1-8:36.

Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 8

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 8

(Lev. 8:1-2:) “Then the Lord spoke [unto Moses]…, ‘Take Aaron and his sons along with him, the vestments […].’” This text is related (to Ps. 65:5), “Fortunate is the one You choose...

Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 9

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 9

(Lev. 8:2) “Take Aaron and his sons.” It is written (in Prov. 3:35), “The wise shall inherit glory, but fools take up shame.” This verse functioned from the beginning of the world ...

Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 10

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 10

(Lev. 8:2:) “Take Aaron and his sons.” This text is related (to Prov. 20:7), “The one who walks in his integrity is righteous; blessed are his children after him.” This refers to A...

Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 11

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 11

(Lev. 8:3:) “And assemble the whole congregation.” The Holy One, blessed be He, said to Moses, “Pay him honor in front of all Israel, in order that they may see him today when he e...

Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 12

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 12

(Lev. 8:3:) “And assemble the whole congregation.” He said to him, “Where?”30See Lev. R. 10:9; cf. Gen. R. 5:7. He said unto him, “Unto the door of the tent of meeting.” Moses our ...

Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 13

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 13

"This is the law of the burnt offering" (Leviticus 6:2): And what is [the meaning of] burnt offering (olah, literally that which rises)? Rather, it is that it rises in front of the...

Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 14

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Tzav 14

Another interpretation: "Command Aharon [...]" (Leviticus 6:2) This is what is written (Psalms 51:20), "With Your will, do good to Zion," and afterwards (Psalms 51:21), "Then You w...

Midrash Tanchuma, Nitzavim 1

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Nitzavim 1

(Deut. 29:9:) “You are standing today.” This text is related (to Prov. 12:7), “The wicked are overturned (rt.: hpk) and are no more, but the house of the righteous shall stand.” Ev...

Midrash Tanchuma, Nitzavim 2

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Nitzavim 2

(Deut. 29:9:) “Your tribal leaders, [your elders, and your law officers].” Although I have appointed for you heads, judges, elders, and law officers, you shall all be equal before ...