Parashat Vayechi

Shimon and Levi get the blame for two tragedies in the patriach's life.

On his deathbed, Jacob finally sees his children stand together.

Why did Jacob not bless his daughters before he died?

Jacob's death provokes the latent fear in Joseph's brothers that Joseph bears a grudge against them and the desire to make peace with him.

Joseph reminds us that our perspective of reality is limited compared to the ultimate meaning that God perceives.

The descent into Egypt and Jacob's death left his family in an alien culture, forced to find a context for their traditions within themselves.

Jacob's decision to bless each of his sons individually highlights the need to balance unity with diversity.

Joseph and his brothers try to move on.

What can we do with knowledge of the sources of our food?

Jacob found it in his heart to embrace all his children, though they chose different paths.

Exile and suffering are only too present in contemporary society.

An exploration of why the Children of Israel were destined to be slaves to Pharaoh

The Joseph story provides us with a domestic model for our national ability to move through reconciliation to solidarity.

Living after the Civil Rights Movement, we, like the children of Jacob, have the opportunity to carry the ideals of previous generations into the future.

Both Jacob and Joseph understood the importance of imbuing their descendants with a commitment to the Land of Israel.

God's presence at Jacob's deathbed teaches us that our reactions to the situations in which we find ourselves determine our spiritual perceptions.

Jacob blessed his sons, not only according to each of their characters, but also with a unique piece of himself.

“May God make you like Ephraim and Menashe” (Genesis 48:20). Parents routinely offer this blessing on Shabbat at the Friday night dinner ...

Thinking about those we have hurt in the past can help us be more careful in the future.

The need to forgive and, if possible, forget, is vitally important.

Vayechi: A resource for families.

Joseph's death.

There are many motivators for fighting injustice.

David's parting words to his son Solomon.

Test your knowledge of this Torah portion.

On his deathbed, Jacob blesses his sons and asks them to bury him in Canaan.