Patriarchs

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Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: the founding fathers of Israel, their trials, their covenants with God, and their enduring legacy.

Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 14

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma

Another explanation (of Deut. 14:22), “You shall tithe, tithe.” This is related to the verse (in Is. 24:5), “And the earth was distorted under its inhabitants, because they transgr...

Midrash Tanchuma, Re'eh 17

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma

(Deut. 14:22:) “You shall surely tithe.” What is written above the matter (in Deut. 14:21)? “You shall eat no carcass [that is not properly slaughtered].” R. 'Azariah, R. Johanan b...

Midrash Tanchuma, Ki Teitzei 4

Midrash Tanchuma Midrash Tanchuma

(Deut. 25:17:) “Remember what Amalek (Esau's grandson) did to you.” This verse is related (to Ps.109:14), “May the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the Lord […].” Were ...