154 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayeitzei (Genesis 28:10-32:3), Source Book Keys, GATES GENESIS | 31:40 sleep — GEN1351 Our sages, z”l said Leviticus Rabbah 2... GEN1351 Our sages, z”l said Leviticus Rabbah 25:1, “It is a tree of life for those who grab hold of it” Proverbs 3:18. … one who violated a transgression that incurs excision or capital punishment administered by beis din, … the Torah will shield him from suffering … when he focuses his toil and exertion in Torah, and deprives his eyes of sleep [this verse], this takes the place of suffering, as our Sages, z”l, said Sanhedrin 99b that all physical beings are born to toil; fortunate is he whose toil is Torah. GATES 467 Share Print Source KeyGATESVerse31:40Keyword(s)sleepSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 31:39 never — GEN1349 If we are asked to care for someone’s bel... Previous Article GENESIS | 31:40 sleep — GEN1350 A wageworker must be careful not to steal... Next Article