Judaism teaches us not to accept matters at face value, but to delve into their true meaning.
What seems positive isn't always good for us.
Vayechi: Looks Can Be Deceiving
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Vayechi: Marital Harmony and the Divine Spirit
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Jacob wants to bless his grandsons, but suddenly the Divine spirit leaves him? Why did this happen? What was the solution? And what does all this have to do with the sanctity of Joseph and Osnat's marriage?
Vayechi: The Evil Eye
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Is there significance to the day of the week I was born? Does Judaism believe in the Evil Eye? Is there a safe zone?
Vayechi: Sibling Rivalry
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Joseph brings his two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim, to be blessed by Jacob before his demise. Jacob surprises them by putting his right hand on Ephraim, the younger son, and his left hand on Manasseh, the older one. Joseph jumps in to correct the mistake. But what exactly bothered him? What was so wrong about Jacob’s choice?
A lesson about education, sibling rivalry, and honoring parents.