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This week's parashah, Vayechi, is known as a parashah setumah —a closed parashah—because there is no space in the Torah between the end of Vayigash and the beginning of Vayechi. Rashi explains that one reason for this is that the eyes and hearts of the Jewish people became "closed" when Yaakov Avinu passed away, from the pain and pressure of the bondage. The mefarshim ask a powerful question. Rashi himself writes elsewhere that the actual slavery in Mitzrayim did not begin until after the last of the Shevatim passed away. If so, how can Rashi say that immediately after Yaakov's passing their hearts became closed because of the slavery? The Be'er HaParashah, citing the Ma'agalei Tzedek, explains this beautifully. We know from other pesukim that the Shevatim originally came down to Mitzrayim only because of the famine. Once Yaakov passed away, and they went back to Eretz Yisrael to bury him in the Me'arat HaMachpelah, the famine was already long over. Logically, they should have stayed in Eretz Yisrael. Yaakov himself had been commanded to go down to Mitzrayim, but his children had not been given such a command. So why did they return to Mitzrayim? The answer must be that Hashem closed their eyes and hearts from even considering the possibility of staying in Eretz Yisrael. Hashem wanted the decree of slavery to unfold, and therefore He guided them back to Mitzrayim in a way that felt natural and unquestioned. It didn't have to make sense to them, because it was Hashem leading them where they needed to be. This, explains the Ma'agalei Tzedek, is what Rashi means when he says that their eyes and hearts became closed. Not that they were already enslaved, but that Hashem closed off certain lines of thought so that the process He willed could move forward. This is a lesson that repeats itself constantly in our lives. Many times, years later, a person looks back and asks himself: Why did I choose that path? From where I stand now, I never would have made that decision. The answer is often that Hashem wanted him led in that direction. Hashem guides us not only through clear signs, but through closed doors, missed opportunities, delays, and distractions. What looks like nature is pure hashgacha. Rabbi Elimelech Biderman shared a remarkable story that illustrates this idea in a very tangible way. In Brooklyn, there is a man named Rabbi Yosef who learns regularly with another Jew who, until about a year ago, was very far from Judaism. They learn together by phone several times a week, and slowly, with siyata d'Shmaya, this man has been growing in his observance. A few weeks ago, on Erev Chanukah, Rabbi Yosef discovered that his learning partner had put on tefillin only once in his entire life. Rabbi Yosef spoke to him about the importance of the mitzvah and encouraged him to start wearing tefillin daily. The man replied that he didn't own his own tefillin. He only had an inherited pair—small tefillin of Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam, as was his family custom to wear both together. But the straps had faded from black to white. Rabbi Yosef immediately understood that the tefillin were almost certainly pasul. At the same time, he knew that this man was not yet ready to hear that he needed to spend a large sum of money on new tefillin. So Rabbi Yosef decided, quietly, that he would try to raise the money himself and buy him proper tefillin according to his custom. The very next day, Rabbi Yosef woke up early, as usual, and learned with a different chavruta by phone at six in the morning. After that, however, a series of unusual delays began. One thing after another went wrong, and he missed his regular minyan. He went to a different shul on the same block, but again encountered obstacles and could not pray with that minyan either. Finally, he walked to another shul a block away, where the minyan was much later than the time he normally prays. As soon as he entered the shul, his eyes were drawn to a small tefillin bag. Attached to it was a sign that read: "Anyone who needs this may take it." He opened the bag and could hardly believe what he saw. Inside were two small pairs of tefillin—Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam. He sent them to a sofer to be checked, and they were found to be completely kosher. At that moment, everything became clear. All the delays, all the missed minyanim, all the frustrations of that morning were not accidents. They were Hashem closing one door after another in order to lead Rabbi Yosef precisely to the place where those tefillin were waiting. Finding tefillin left for the taking is rare enough. Finding two small, kosher pairs of Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam was nothing short of astonishing. It was as if Hashem had prepared them in advance, custom-made for this man, and simply needed Rabbi Yosef to arrive at the right place at the right time. This is the message of the parashah. Hashem is constantly leading us—sometimes by opening our eyes, and sometimes by closing them. Our job is not always to understand in the moment, but to trust that every delay, every detour, and every missed plan is part of a precise Divine guidance. Shabbat Shalom.

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Did the brothers and Yosef ultimately resolves their underlying conflict or not?

​1)      When reciting the entire Tehillim on Shabbos Mevorchim,does everyone recite the Yehi Rotzon after each Sefer?[1]2)      After Succos is over, we are advised to hold on to the Lulav - to use for baking Matzo, and to the Hoshanos – to use for buring Chomeitz. Why not the same for the leftover wicks at the end of Chanukah?[2]3)      A Menorah-lightin at a sports arena, where you have to remove and or put out the Menorah soon after the lighting, does that present a problem re. saying the brochos?[3]4)      For שנים מקרא this past Shabbos, should I have reviewed all four Haftoros: Mikeitz, Chanukah, Shabbos Rosh Chodesh, Mochor Chodesh?[4]5)      This past Shabbos we took out three Sifrei Torah. However, the Bal Korei ended Shishi at the end of Shishi,forgetting that the Shvi'i should read the Rosh Chodesh passage in the 2nd Sefer-Torah. What should be done for the reading of Shvi'i?[5] 6)      We avoid eating a unit of fruit that is less than a kazayis,because of the dilemma whether it warrants a Brocho Acharona. What if I cut the fruit in half before eating?[6]7)      May bread that was baked in a ben yomo meaty oven, be eaten with butter?[7]8)      What is the brocho for Bread and Butter Pudding?[8]9)      A man wishes to put on Rabenu Tam Tefilin as a one-off; good idea or not?[9]10)  Today's Hayom Yom: Shiur to avoid Chibut haKever: holy words 1/6th of the day:[10]To sponsor a Shiur – to honour a special occasion -contact: dayan@lubavitchuk.com[1] ראהמכתב כ"ק אדמו"ר זי"ע שבסוף תהלים אהל יוסף יצחק. [2] ראהשוע"ר סי' תמה סי"ב. להשאיר השמן הנשאר לשנה הבאה – יש בזה חשש תקלה(טור או"ח סי' תרעז). והיינו בשמן הנשאר בנרות. משא"כ בפתילות כו'.ומנהג בעלזא לשרוף השיריים עם החמץ (משנ"ב מהדורת דרשו, שם הע' 28).[3] ראה נטעיגבריאל – חנוכה פמ"ב ס"א – שיש מקילים בזה, על סמך ההדלקה בבוקר בעתהתפלה. [4] ראה 'היום יום' של ד' טבת ושל אדר"ח תמוז.ומסתבר – וגם מומלץ, היכא דשייך שיקראוהו – לעבור גם על הפסוקים שמוסיפים. ראההערתנו ב'סדור רבנו הזקן' הע' 362 בסופה.[5] אפילובר"ח טבת שחל בחול, אם קראו ג' עליות עם "וביום השבת", יקראו רביעיבשל ר"ח וחמישי בס"ת השני - לחנוכה. פסקי תשובות סי' תרפד:ד בשםשו"ת צור יעקב. דמוטב שתידחה הא דאין מוסיפין בראש חודש, מאשר יידחה חלקמחובת היום. ומסתבר דהוא הדין בנדו"ד, להשלים הסדרה של היום, אף לדידן – שאיןאנו נוהגים לערוך הוספות אף בשבת (ע"פ שו"ת צמח צדק או"ח סי' לה).והרי למנהגנו אנו נמנעים מקריאת ה'נשיא' מתוך ס"ת, מתוך חשש של קריאה בצבורבלא ברכה.[6] עיקר הדין בשו"עאו"ח סי' רי ס"ה. בסדר ברכת הנהנין פ"ח ה"ט תולה באופן שהובאלפניו. בפסקי תשובות שם סק"ד קובע לעיקר אם היה שלם בשעת הברכה. וב'לוח' משמעדתליא בשעת האכילה. וילע"ע הסברות לכאן ולכאן. בשו"ע סו"ס רח כתובשלא לכלול על הספק. אך שם מיירי בספק אם זה יין וכיו"ב (דהוי חשש שקר).משא"כ בפחות מכשיעור. במכ"ש ממש"ב בשאר פירות.[7] בס' פסקים ותשובות (יו"ד סי' צה:יא) מתיר,כי הלחם אינו מעלה זיעה. א​בל אין להקל בעוגה הנעשה בבלילה רכה.[8] ראה סדר ברכת הנהניןפ"ב סי"ג שכל שלא נשתנה מתואר לחם וגם לא נפרס תחלה לפרוסות פחותותמכזית, לא נשתנית ברכתו.[9] ב [10]שיעור להיפטר מחיבוט הקבר – ששיתהמעל"ע. נפש חי' [להר"ר מרגלית] סי'נג.

Join the Fellowship Today! Explore Torah wisdom, miracles in Israel, and the timeless lessons of Joseph and Judah: https://thelandofisrael.com/membership-tiers/ In this episode of The Land of Israel Fellowship about the Torah portion Vayigash, Ari Abramowitz and Jeremy Gimpel dive into the final chapters of Genesis, uncovering the secrets of Joseph the Righteous (Yosef Hatzadik) and Judah (Yehuda). Learn how forgiveness, Teshuva (repentance), and faith shape Israel's legacy and guide us in today's turbulent times. Discover the spiritual blueprint for personal and national redemption, witness the miracles surrounding Israel, and gain insight into aligning your life with God's master plan. Featuring a teachins from Tehila Gimpel, and a special clip from Uri Pilichowsky at Aish HaTorah Yeshiva in Jerusalem, this episode will uplift, inspire, and empower your journey of faith. Be part of our global Fellowship community live guided by Torah, reflect divine light, and walk the path toward a new and rebuilt Jerusalem.: https://thelandofisrael.com/membership-tiers/

The Torah reading this week is the final installment in the ‘cliffhanger’ series, of the story of Yosef, or Joseph, where he reveals himself to his brothers, afterJudah ‘mans up.’ Join Mark Call of Shabbat Shalom Mesa fellowship for a two-part look at parsha “VaYigash,” Genesis chapters 44:18 – 47:27: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SSM-12-26-25-VaYigash-teaching-podcast-xx.mp3 The Sabbath Day midrash begins with the climax of that historic test. But Judah seems to complete it in a way that astounded even Joseph. And Mark suggests that is what is so significant here. Neither of them, nor the other brothers, knew how it would turn out, or even what was expected. Only YHVH, Who brought it all together, in His time. But that is one way of understanding what a “double-blind test” is: If any of the direct participants really know what is going on, that might affect the behavior, and thus the outcome of the test. How’s that for a metaphor? And, if you think about it, that is the very OPPOSITE of the concept of Chess! But it’s “part and parcel” of the Spiritual War in progress, and clearly a vital understanding on the path ahead. VaYigash: Double-blind tests Outright War’ https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/WT-CooH-12-26-25-VaYigash-THE-Double-Blind-Test-and-a-Murky-Divided-Pagan-World-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash:

Dayan Reis shares Netziv commentaries on the parsha. These sessions are held on Zoom every week in memory of our mother in-law whose dedication to the Netziv (her great great grandfather), was legendary. It is estimated she studied the Ha'amek Davar some 78 times throughout her life, devoting every Tuesday to its study. May her memory be a blessing to her family and klal Yisroel.

Not Private Property From Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka, OBM, and Hey Teves — to Serach bat Asher and Yocheved, who was born between the walls: how the very existence of a single child completes the Jewish people.(Parshat Vayigash)

DOWNLOAD THE NOTES HERE:https://esm.us/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/12.28.25-Congregational-Notes-3.pdf*********************************Website: esm.usPastor Mark BiltzMission Statement: (https://esm.us/about/)El Shaddai Ministries exists to take Torah to the nations by restoring the Biblical and historical perspectives that have been lost over the last 2000 years, uncovering replacement theology, and healing our Christian-Jewish relationships.Statement of Beliefs:https://tinyurl.com/4ks6eznu

These classes teach the day's section of the weekly Torah portion. The lesson is taught using the original Hebrew text with the indispensable commentary of Rashi—both translated and elucidated so that anyone can follow along.

Rashi's commentary is an indispensable part of a person's daily studies. His explanation of Chumash, the first five books of the Torah, clarifies the "simple" meaning of the text so that a bright child of five could understand it. At the same time, it is the crucial foundation of some of the most profound legal analysis and mystical discourses that came after it.

Show Notes Title: Israel's Inextricable Link to Our Salvation—Reflections on Torah Reading Vayigash Host: Rod Thomas, Messianic Torah Observer Date: Preparation Day, Friday, December 26, 2025 Episode Overview In this installment of TMTO, Rod explores the prophetic significance of Torah Reading Vayigash (Genesis 44:18–47:27), focusing on the powerful themes of repentance, revelation, restoration and salvation. Discover how Joseph's story serves as a shadow picture of Yeshua Messiah's mission, the unity and redemption of Israel's tribes, and the ultimate salvation promised to both houses of Israel, all of which is inextricably linked to every believer's salvation. Key Topics Vayigash Torah Portion: The meaning of "And He (Judah) Approached" and its tradition in Messianic and Orthodox communities Joseph's Revelation: How Joseph's revealing to his brothers mirrors Yeshua's future revelation to Israel Repentance and Restoration: The sequence of repentance, revelation, and restoration as a prophetic pattern for Israel's final redemption Lost Tribes and the Remnant: Insights on the lost tribes of Israel, the concept of "all Israel will be saved," and the importance of covenant relationship over biological descent Messianic Prophecy: Connections to Romans 11, Ezekiel 37, and other key passages about the unity and salvation of Israel Practical Application: Encouragement to enter into covenant with Yehovah through Yeshua Messiah and walk in obedience Resources & Contact Scripture References: Genesis 44–47, Romans 11, Ezekiel 37, Isaiah 10, Jeremiah 31, Revelation 7, and more. Contact: For questions or feedback, email Rod at perceptionwp@gmail.com or leave a voice message via SpeakPipe at themessianictorahobserver.org Closing Blessing: May you be most blessed, fellow saints in training. Have an overcoming Sabbath and a productive week in Yeshua Messiah!  

Parshas Vayigash: Carrying Light Forward Our Parsha reaches its emotional turning point as Yehuda steps forward, offering himself in place of Binyamin, and Yosef reveals his identity to his brothers. Years of pain and separation collapse into a moment of truth, reconciliation, and Divine clarity. Yosef shows that what once felt like loss was always part of G-d's plan to preserve life. Yet just as Ya'akov prepares to reunite with the son he mourned for twenty-two years, he pauses. Before descending to Egypt, the place that will become exile, he stops in Be'er Sheva to pray. Drawing from the Radak and the Lubavitcher Rebbe, this episode explores why Ya'akov understood that entering exile requires spiritual grounding, and how light must be carried deliberately when clarity fades.

A baal emunah is able to stay calm and composed no matter what type of adversity he is facing. The reason is because he knows for a fact that Hashem was the cause of it, and it is for his best. This attitude is much harder to have when it appears that he is in the difficult position due to other people. There, the yetzer hara tries to convince him that if it wasn't for that other person, he would not be in the position that he is in now. Yosef HaTzaddik, who was a master ma'amin, exemplified the great mida of this type of emunah, when he finally revealed himself to his brothers in this week's parasha, Vayigash . His brothers had planned to kill him, then sold him as a slave, taking him away from his father for years. He had been through so much hardship. And then he told his brothers not to feel bad about any of it because it was Hashem who used them as His messenger to bring him to the place He wanted him to be in. Yosef then hugged and kissed every one of his brothers. This is a tremendous level to reach. There are people who are able to accept the difficulties caused to them by others, but only after they see the benefits that came about as a result of them. The greatest rewards are reserved for those who are able to be calm and accepting even during the darkness when there are no benefits apparent. Rabbi Zilberstein told a story that he witnessed first-hand when he took his father to a clinic for a small procedure. There was a lot of commotion going on in one particular area and everyone realized it. When Rabbi Zilberstein inquired about it, he was told what happened. A man was there to get a couple of his teeth pulled. During the procedure, the doctor accidentally knocked one of his teeth and it went to the back of the man's throat. It was a sharp tooth which could have caused considerable damage to his lungs. The man's children, who accompanied him there, were horrified at what was happening. Specialists were called in and, eventually, they got the tooth out. Afterward, they did an x-ray on that area to make sure there was no damage and they found in the x-ray a very small, cancerous growth which was in its infant stages. They immediately took it out. The doctor said that type of growth is extremely dangerous and doesn't take too long to start doing damage. The fact that they caught it then saved this man's life. After we see the good in that doctor's "mistake" it's very easy to have emunah that it was Hashem who caused that tooth to be knocked out. But who would be able to stay calm and have full emunah that Hashem was the one behind it during the dark time, before they found the growth, when it looked like the patient was going to be negatively affected to no fault of his own? It's not good enough to believe it was Hashem only after the fact. We have to work on ourselves to believe it's Hashem the entire time. In the future, Hashem is going to show us why every single event that happened to every single individual was only because of Him for the best reasons possible. But then it will be too late to have emunah. Then it will be called ידיעה – not faith but knowledge. Now is our time to shine. We are never in any particular circumstance because of what somebody else did. We are only there because of Hashem. The more we are able to internalize this, the more peace of mind we'll have and the greater heights we'll reach. Shabbat Shalom.

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In this Parshas Vayigash Parsha Prevew shiur, we explore one of the most fundamental ideas in Judaism: our direct relationship with Hashem — without intermediaries, mediators, or go-betweens.The Torah opens Vayigash with the words “Vayigash eilav Yehuda” — Yehuda approaches Yosef directly. Drawing on a powerful teaching from the Kedushas Levi, we learn that when something truly matters, you don't speak through a translator. You go face to face.Judaism teaches that every Jew can approach Hashem directly. He is our Father, and prayer, teshuvah, and connection require no mediator.From there, we explore a fascinating and lesser-known chapter of history:The mysterious legend of Shimon Kippah (also known as St. Peter)Jewish sources that suggest he may have played a role in separating early Christianity from JudaismCensored passages of the Talmud that discuss Yeshu HaNotzriHow Christianity adopted elements from pagan culture, including the origins of December 25thThis shiur is about understanding Jewish belief, Jewish history, and what makes our relationship with Hashem uniquely direct and personal.

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The air is tight with silence, the court of Yosef unmoving, and then Yehuda steps forward. That one act—crossing an invisible line of protocol—opens a masterclass on courage, responsibility, and the kind of reasoning that can thaw a heart guarded by power. We trace the moment Binyamin's fate hangs by a thread and watch how Yehuda weaves threads into a rope: memory, duty, empathy, and personal guarantee, each linked to the next until justice can breathe.We walk you through the Midrash on “deep waters are counsel in the heart of man,” turning a vivid parable into a practical tool. Imagine a well of ice-cold water no hand can reach; now imagine building a rope, thread by thread, until the bucket touches what lies beneath. That's the framework here—rope-to-rope reasoning—steady, disciplined, and exact. We explore how this method shows up in Yehuda's speech and why it works: it respects truth, invites empathy, and keeps going until the right argument lands.The Malbim adds dimension by distinguishing knowledge you're taught from insight you derive. We connect that to real scenarios—improving prayer and focus, making a case in court, navigating a tough real estate market—showing how to ask better questions, follow causes upstream, and iterate without ego. The takeaway is as simple as it is demanding: don't quit before the well. If the first approach fails, add another rope. Adjust with humility, test with clarity, and keep your hands steady until the bucket rises with something cold, clear, and unmistakably true.If this resonated, subscribe, share the episode with someone who's one step from a breakthrough, and leave a review telling us the next “rope” you'll tie.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar! Listen on Spotify or 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

וַיֹּאמֶר יוֹסֵף אֶל־אֶחָיו אֲנִי יוֹסֵף הַעוֹד אָבִי חָי וְלֹא־יָכְלוּ אֶחָיו לַעֲנוֹת אֹתוֹ כִּי נִבְהֲלוּ מִפָּנָיו׃ And Yosef said to his brethren, I am Yosef: does my father yet live? And his brothers could not answer him; for they were terrified at his presence.

Avoiding the orphaned "and", and a whole lot of keves yayin. Follow along in Bereishit 46:11, 14, Shemot 6:16, Bereishit 9:18, 10:1, 44:20, 44:31, 47:23. Provide your feedback or join the WhatsApp group by sending an email to torahreadingpodcast@gmail.com.  

VaYigash: Complete & Incomplete by Rabbi Avi Harari

Shiur given by Rabbi Benzion Brodie on Parsha to Yeshiva Ketana. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Shiur given by Rabbi Dovid Apter on Parsha. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

This episode discusses the halachos of the minor fasts, like Asarah Bi'Teves, Tzom Gedaliah, Taanis Esther, and Shiva Asar bi'Tammuz.

Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Parshas Vayigash and Divrei Hesped for Shalom Cohen A"H. Shiur recorded in Yeshivas Ohr Reuven, Monsey, NY.

Rashi's commentary is an indispensable part of a person's daily studies. His explanation of Chumash, the first five books of the Torah, clarifies the "simple" meaning of the text so that a bright child of five could understand it. At the same time, it is the crucial foundation of some of the most profound legal analysis and mystical discourses that came after it.

This episode discusses why Binyamin and Yosef cried about the destruction of the Beis Hamikdash and Mishkan Shiloh when they met.

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Parshat Vayigash - 2025 - פרשת ויגש

Parshas Vayigash is bittersweet. The sweetness is obvious. After 22 years of anguish and melancholy, Jacob is informed that Joseph is alive and is a king in Egypt. Our Parsha is a story of reunion and reclamation. But it's also bitter: Jacob and his family travel to Egypt, a morass that will be very difficult […]

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Vayigash | 5786 | And I Will Make Them One Nation, by Rav Eli Weber Yechezkel 37: 15-28 How do we create unity?

See how Joseph doesn't trust his brothers. He stage-manages their encounter with Pharaoh and the Egyptians, micromanaging every aspect of the conversation, like a trial-lawyer with a client. (יוֹסֵף הַפִּקֵּחַ not יוֹסֵף הַצַּדִּיק)

Welcome to Rabbi Sacks' commentary on the weekly Torah portion. This series of Covenant & Conversation essays explores the theme of finding spirituality in the Torah, week by week, parsha by parsha. The Rabbi Sacks Legacy continues to share weekly inspiration from Rabbi Sacks. This piece was originally written and recorded by Rabbi Sacks in 2016. Follow along with the full written article here: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayigash/reframing/ This week our FEATURED ARTICLE on Vayigash is available to read, print, and share, by visiting: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation/vayigash/choice-and-change/ The new FAMILY EDITION is now also available: https://rabbisacks.org/covenant-conversation-family-edition/vayigash/choice-and-change/ For more articles, videos, and other material from Rabbi Sacks, please visit www.RabbiSacks.org and follow @RabbiSacks. ------------------------------- With thanks to the Schimmel Family for their generous sponsorship of Covenant & Conversation, dedicated in loving memory of Harry (Chaim) Schimmel.

Our parsha is one of unexpected reunions. After 20 plus years of separation, Joseph reunited with his brothers and his father. In this Parsha Podcast we focus on two elements of the reunification: firstly, we ponder the interesting question of whether or not Jacob actually bowed down to Joseph as foretold in the dream. Then, […]