Parshat Vaera

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God reveals His name to Moses, the first seven plagues strike Egypt, and Pharaoh's heart is hardened. Exodus 6:2-9:35.

Then the Lord Spoke, Saying, Harass the Midianites. Why? 5 Numb

Midrash Tanchuma 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...

MosesKingsHumorCommandments

Then Came Forward the Daughters of Zelophehad. in That Generation

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Pinchas 7

(Numb. 27:1:) “Then came forward the daughters of Zelophehad.” In that generation the women were fencing11On raising a fence about the Law, see Avot 1:1. that which the men were br...

TorahWomen of the BibleTribesHumor

Is It Permissible for Such a One to Profane the Sabbath

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Masei 1

Let our master instruct us: When a person is being pursued by troops and brigands,1Gk. lestai. is it permissible for such a one to profane the Sabbath? Thus have our masters taught...

CovenantShabbatMosesHumor

When You Come into the Land of Canaan

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Masei 4

(Numb. 34:1–2:) “Then the Lord spoke unto Moses, saying, ‘Command the Children of Israel [and say unto them], “When you come into the Land of Canaan, [this is the land]....”’” [“Th...

MosesHoly LandTribesAdam & Eve

When You Cross the Jordan to the Land of Canaan

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Masei 11

(Numb. 35:9–11:) “And the Lord spoke [unto Moses, saying], ‘Speak unto the Children of Israel, and say unto them, “When you cross the Jordan to the Land of Canaan, you shall provid...

DeathViolenceAdam & EveMoses

Prayer Is Designated by Many Names 11 Sifre to 3 23 Rabbi 2 1. Prayer

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Vaetchanan 3

(Deut. 3:23:) “I besought the Lord.” This text is related (to I (Kings 8:30) // II Chron. 6:21), “And may You harken unto the prayer of Your servant and to his supplication.” See, ...

PrayerCommandmentsMosesDivine justice

I Besought. This Text Is Related

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Vaetchanan 4

Another interpretation (of Deut. 3:23), “I besought [the Lord].” This text is related (to Is. 30:19), “Indeed, O people in Zion, inhabitants of Jerusalem, you shall surely weep no ...

Holy LandPrayerAdam & EveTribes

When the Lord Cuts Down God on to Israel, by Your Lives, I Will

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 7

When the Lord cuts down (Deuteronomy 12:29): The Holy One, blessed be He, said to Israel, "By your lives, I will conduct your wars and write about you that you killed them." Come a...

TorahKingsExodusEgypt

Another Interpretation, You Shall Appoint for Yourselves Literally

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Shoftim 5

(Deut. 16:18:) “You shall appoint [judges and law officers] for yourselves”; and not for the peoples of the world. Another interpretation (of Deut. 16:18), “You shall appoint [judg...

TorahJudgmentJudgesMoses

This Day the Lord Your God Is Commanding You to Perform

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Tavo 1

(Deut. 26:16:) “This day the Lord your God is commanding you to perform.” This text is related (to Ps. 95:6), “Come, let us bow down and bend, let us kneel before the Lord our Make...

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