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
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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