The Angel at the Window

The Angel at the Window

Dec 23, 2014 By Lisa Gelber | Commentary | Vayehi

“What’s an angel? It’s a star that comes down from the sky at night to peek in your window . . . to make sure you’re sleeping and give you a little kiss on the head.”

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Blessings From Love

Blessings From Love

Dec 25, 2015 By Joel Alter | Commentary | Vayehi

Given all that’s come before in Genesis, the Torah’s notice that Israel’s days are nearing their end brings dread. This stems not from fear of death, but a dread of blessing. The passing of a patriarch means that a scene of generational blessing is imminent.

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Vayehi

Vayehi

Jan 1, 1980

28 Jacob lived seventeen years in the land of Egypt, so that the span of Jacob’s life came to one hundred and forty-seven years.

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Vayehi

Vayehi

Jan 1, 1980

1 When David’s life was drawing to a close, he instructed his son Solomon as follows:

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