by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 14, 2024 | Vayechi
Shaul Greenglick was a young man of remarkable talent and unwavering dedication to his country. At the age of 26, Shaul served as an Israeli military reservist, actively participating in operations against Hamas in the Gaza Strip following the October 7th massacre....
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 28, 2023 | Faith, Vayechi
The Fear of Retribution Following the death of their father, Jacob, Joseph’s brothers are gripped by a foreboding fear. They anticipate that Joseph, now free from any obligation to his father, might seek retribution for the grave injustice they had done to him...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 28, 2023 | Faith, Vayechi
When Jacob neared the end of his life, he called his children together to impart his blessings and share with them his final thoughts. As he gathered them he spoke with prophetic intent, “Come together that I may tell you what is to befall you in days to...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 18, 2023 | Israel, Vayechi
The book of Genesis ends with a profound paradox. Joseph, despite being sold into slavery by his brothers, ascended to become the second in command to Pharaoh. His wisdom and foresight enabled Egypt to weather seven years of famine, attracting even his own family to...
by kalman@israel365.com | f 10, 2023 | Bible Study, Leadership, Mikeitz, Vayechi, Vayeishev, Vayigash
Throughout ancient scripture, few stories are as rich in triumph, tribulation, and moral teachings as that of Joseph, the dreamer. The saga of Joseph, found in the Book of Genesis, is a riveting narrative that transcends time and culture. This epic unfolds as a...
by Shira Schechter (Moderator) | f 8, 2023 | Vayechi
In the portion of Vayechi, the final portion of the book of Genesis, we read of Jacob’s blessings to his sons and grandsons on his deathbed, and his final passing and burial. The book concludes with Joseph’s final days, as well, and his death and embalming in Egypt....
