Parshat Chayei Sarah

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The death and burial of Sarah, Abraham sends his servant to find a wife for Isaac, and Rebekah joins the family. Genesis 23:1-25:18.

When a Certain Person Saw Him, He Began Hiding from Him

Midrash Tanchuma 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...

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When You Approach a Town to Attack It

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Shoftim 18

When you approach a town to attack it, [you shall offer it terms of peace]: See how great is the power of peace; as the Holy One, blessed be He, said to open with peace even to the...

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