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Tehilim (Psalms) 126 is said prior to Birchas HaMazon on Shabbos and Yom Tov, and by the Chasidim also during the week. 7 x Chai 18 = 126 |
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126 is half the number of provinces in the world: Koresh should have ruled this many, but ruled 127 instead. (Source: Midrash Raba, quoted by Tora T'mima to Ester 1:1.) |
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126 are the years of Miriam. According to Seder Olam, the minimum # of years of the slavery was 86 years, equal to the years of Miriam who was named for the bitterness. Miriam died during the 40th year in the wilderness. |
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Both Parshas Lech Lcha and Parshas Reaye have 126 Pesukim |
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