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.

On the Eighth Day, the Prince of the Children of Manasseh. Rabbi Abbin

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Nasso 30

(Numbers 7:54:) "On the eighth day, the prince of the Children of Manasseh." R. Abbin Berabbi the Levite said, “As Joseph was offering his praise, his master saw him murmuring with...

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When Should My Name Israel Be Joined Upon Them

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Korach 4

(Numb. 16:1:) “[Korah who is] the son of Izhar [who is] the son of Kohath [who is] the son of Levi betook himself.” But there is not written "the son of Jacob" [or] "the son of Isr...

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Then God Encountered Balaam. God on to Him, You Evil Man

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Balak 12

(Numb. 23:4:) “Then God encountered Balaam.” The Holy One, blessed be He, said to him, “You evil man! What are you doing?” (Ibid. cont. ) “And [Balaam] said unto him, ‘I have prepa...

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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...

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Recite the Torah and You Will Be Healed

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma, Devarim 2

(Deut. 1:1:) “These are the words that Moses spoke….” Israel said, “Yesterday you said (in Exod. 4:10), ‘I am not a man of words.’ And now you are speaking so much?” Rabbi Isaac sa...

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Another Interpretation All of the Commandment

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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