English: R’ Yochanan said in the name of R’ Shimon ben Yochai: What is the meaning of that which is written “Happy are ye that sow beside all waters, that send forth the feet of the ox and the ass”? Sowing means nothing other than charity \ldots and water means nothing other than Torah \ldots Whoever occupies himself with Torah and with deeds of kindness merits the inheritance of two tribes.
On the daf / in context: The ox and the ass of the verse in Yeshayah are linked to the tribal symbols of Yosef (ox) and Yissachar (ass); one who combines Torah and kindness receives a double portion.
Type of Learning
Derash linking the tribal symbols to the combination of Torah and gemilus chasadim.
What Is Learned
One who engages in both Torah and deeds of kindness merits the inheritance associated with the two tribes whose symbols are the ox and the ass.