Parashat Va-y’ḥi

14 Tevet, 5776 / December 26, 2015
Triennial Cycle III: Genesis 49:27-50:26
Ḥumash Etz Ḥayim, page 305
Haftarah: 1 Kings 2:1-12, page 312

( 50:15-17) When Joseph’s brothers saw that their father was dead, they said, “What if Joseph still bears a grudge against us and pays us back for all the wrong that we did him! So they sent this message to Joseph, “Before his death your father left this instruction: So shall you say to Joseph, ‘Forgive, I urge you, the offense and guilt of your brothers who treated you so harshly.’ Therefore, please forgive the offense of the servants of the God of your father.” And Joseph was in tears as they spoke to him.

(50:18-21) His brothers went to him themselves, flung themselves before him, and said, “We are prepared to be your slaves.” But Joseph said to them, “Have no fear! Am I a substitute for God? Besides, although you intended me harm, God intended it for good, so as to bring about the present result—the survival of many people. And so, fear not. I will sustain you and your children.” Thus he reassured them, speaking kindly to them.

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Tuesday, January 5: Yiddish Conversation Group – 3:00 – 4:40 p.m.

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