Parshat Vayigash

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Judah's plea for Benjamin, Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, and Jacob's family descends to Egypt. Genesis 44:18-47:27.

Midrash Tanchuma, Miketz 4

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Miketz 4

42:1). May it please our master to teach us the number of days during which a mourner is forbidden to work. Thus did our master teach us: A mourner is forbidden to work during the ...

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 1

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 1

Then Judah came near unto him (Gen. 44:18). May it please our master to teach us: Which guarantor is responsible for the repayment of a loan? Thus do our masters teach us: R. Simeo...

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 2

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 2

Then Judah came near (Gen. 44:18). Scripture states elsewhere in allusion to this verse: My son, if thou art become a surety for thy neighbor, if thou hast struck thy hands for a s...

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 3

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 3

Then Judah came near unto him. Scripture states elsewhere in reference to this verse: The lion, which is the mightiest of beasts, turneth not away for anyone (Prov. 30:30). It happ...

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 10

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayigash 10

And he sent Judah before him (Gen. 46:28). Scripture states elsewhere: Behold, I send My messenger, and he shall clear the way before Me (Mal. 3:1). Observe that every misfortune t...

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayechi 4

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Vayechi 4

And it came to pass after these things, that one said to Joseph: “Benold, thy father is sick” (Gen. 48:1). May it please our master to teach us whether a benediction may be recited...

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayechi 6

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And it came to pass after these things (Gen. 48:1). What is written previously on this subject? And the time drew near that Israel must die, and he called his son Joseph (Gen. 47:2...

Midrash Tanchuma, Vayechi 12

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Dan shall judge his people like one of the tribes of Israel (Gen. 49:16). Like one signifies that like Judah, he was one of the most distinguished of the tribes. Another explanatio...

Midrash Tanchuma, Shemot 7

Midrash Aggadah Midrash Tanchuma, Shemot 7

3:1). Scripture states elsewhere: Every word of God is tried; He is a shield unto them that take refuge in Him (Prov. 30:5). The Holy One, blessed be He, does not confer greatness ...