Vayigash

Parashat Vayechi 5786

Posted on December 22, 2025

by Rabbi Margie Cella Seventeen years after moving to Egypt, Jacob’s death was now at hand. Calling Joseph to him, he made him promise to bring his body back to Canaan for burial. Joseph brought his sons Manasseh and Ephraim to visit their grandfather. When Jacob blessed them, he switched his hands, giving the firstborn’s Continue Reading »

Parashat Vayigash 5786

Posted on December 22, 2025

by Rabbi Margie Cella Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt to obtain food a second time. This time they brought Benjamin along. To test them, Joseph accused Benjamin of stealing his goblet and threatened to keep him as a prisoner. Judah stepped forward to plead for Benjamin, offering himself as a substitute. He explained to the Continue Reading »