Parshat Devarim

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Moses's farewell address begins with a review of the journey from Sinai, the appointment of judges, and the scouts' mission. Deuteronomy 1:1-3:22.

Midrash Tanchuma, Balak 20

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Balak 20

(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 ...

MosesHoly LandWomen of the BibleHumor

Midrash Tanchuma, Masei 7

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Masei 7

"Command the Children of Israel" (Numbers 34:2:). This is what is stated in the verse (in (Numbers 23:1)9), "God is not a man to be deceitful," [meaning] a man will not make God de...

TorahCreationAbrahamHumor

Midrash Tanchuma, Eikev 4

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Eikev 4

All of the commandment that I command you today (Deuteronomy 8:1): This is what the verse stated (Proverbs 7:2), "Keep My commandments and live," since David said (Psalms 17:8), "G...

TorahKing DavidPsalmsTzedakah (Charity)

Midrash Tanchuma, Eikev 6

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Eikev 6

Another interpretation: "All of the commandment" (Deuteronomy 8:1). If you have began with a commandment, finish all of it. Why? Rabbi Yochanan said, "Anyone who began with a comma...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Eikev 9

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Eikev 9

At that time, etc. (Deuteronomy 10:1): This is what the verse stated (Ecclesiastes 3:1), "A time and season is set for everything, for every experience under heaven." There was a t...

Adam & EveMosesSolomonHumor

Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 3

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 3

Another interpretation: "See I, etc," (Deuteronomy 11:26). This is that which the verse stated (Lamentations 3:38), "Is it not at the word of the Most High, that weal and woe befal...

MosesSinaiSinNoah & Flood

Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 4

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 4

Another interpretation: "See I" (Deuteronomy 11:26). I who have chosen goodness, see how different I am from the whole world, such that the creatures should not say, "When Moshe ca...

TorahHumorSinPrayer

Midrash Tanchuma, Shoftim 3

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Shoftim 3

Judges and officials (Deuteronomy 16:18): The judges need to be men of strength through good deeds. As this is what Moshe did: "And Moshe chose men of valor" (Exodus 18:25), in Tor...

MosesJudgmentJudgesAnimals

Midrash Tanchuma, Shoftim 10

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Shoftim 10

As these nations that you are, etc. (Deuteronomy 18:14): This is that which is stated in the verse (Deuteronomy 28:13), "The Lord will make you the head, not the tail; you will alw...

TorahNationsConversionIdolatry

Midrash Tanchuma, Shoftim 13

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Shoftim 13

When you go out to war and you see horse and chariot, a people more numerous than you (Deuteronomy 20:1): This is what is stated in the verse (Proverbs 21:31), "The horse is readie...

MerkavahEgyptExodusPassover

Midrash Tanchuma, Shoftim 16

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Shoftim 16

And you see horse and chariot (Deuteronomy 20:1): And it is stated (Exodus 15:19), "For when the horse of Pharaoh." And why did it not state, "horses and riders?" Rather [it is] be...

MosesEgyptAnimalsProtection

Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Teitzei 3

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Teitzei 3

“When a camp goes out against your enemies, you shall beware of everything evil” (Devarim 23:10). There should be no levity among you so that you do not incur any liability. From w...

TorahKabbalahAdam & EveCommandments

Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Teitzei 6

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Teitzei 6

Rabbi Tanchuma opened [his discourse] in the name of R. Judan [who] said in the name of R. Ayyevu (Ps. 32:9), “’Do not be like a horse or a mule, without understanding….’25PRK 3:3;...

TorahWisdomLoveWar

Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Teitzei 9

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Teitzei 9

R. Levi opened [his discourse] (with Ps. 9:6), “You have rebuked the nations; you have destroyed the wicked one”: “You have rebuked the nations.” This refers to Amalek, of which it...

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Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Tavo 3

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Tavo 3

And it shall be if you truly listen (Deuteronomy 28:1): This is that which was stated in the verse (Song of Songs 1:3), "Your ointments yield a sweet fragrance, your name is like f...

TorahDivine justiceChanukahHumor

Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Tavo 4

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Tavo 4

And it shall be if you listen to listen (Deuteronomy 28:1): If you listened a little, your end will be to listen much. Another interpretation: You will make your studies heard in f...

TorahCommandmentsPrayerRain

Midrash Tanchuma, Nitzavim 3

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Nitzavim 3

(Deut. 29:11:) “To enter into the covenant with the Lord your God....” Three covenants did the Holy One, blessed be He, make with Israel when they came out of Egypt, one when they ...

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