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Rabbi Jonathan Sacks, z’l: Vayechi The Last Tears

Torah SparksBy adminJanuary 12, 2025

7 different times during Bereishit, and for different reasons. The last time is when his father has died and his brothers still do not trust him, and they communicate a message from Jacob to forgive his brothers. Joseph realizes that while he holds total power over the fate of his family, yet he still yearns for their acceptance of him.

Rabbi Julian Sinclair: Vayechi Eating Holy Food in a Holy Way

Torah SparksBy adminJanuary 12, 2025

When Jacob, on his deathbed, blesses his sons, 5 of those blessings relate to foods, underscoring the diversity of resources and produce in the land of Israel. He cites Rashi in interpreting the text.

Rabbi Ari Enkin: Vayechi Grandparents and Grandchildren

Torah SparksBy adminJanuary 12, 2025

Rabbi Enkin presents an interesting dichotomy: while this week’s parashah and Talmud rulings indicate that grandchildren are to be considered as one’s actual children, Midrash states that one’s father must be honored first before the grandfather. There is considerable dialogue on this subject.

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