Podcasts about Vayigash

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/

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)

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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!  

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.

The Fight Who Will Be King (Vayigash 5786)

Every Mitzvah Is a Calling (Vayigash 5786)

Calling a Father by His Name (Vayigash 5786)

Calling a Father by His Name (Vayigash 5786)

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.

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.

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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.

VaYigash: Complete & Incomplete by Rabbi Avi Harari

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.  

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

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.

Shiur given by Rabbi Benzion Brodie on Parsha to Yeshiva Ketana. 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.

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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A collection of short Divrei Torah on the weekly Parsha for your Shabbos table.

Parshat Vayigash - 2025 - פרשת ויגש

Zayin Teves (20:16)

Vov Teves (24:22)

Chelrek 25, Vayigash 1

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.

Parashat Vayigash. In Farsi. parental responsibility in chinuch...in parasha by Rabbi Benjamin Lavian

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 […]

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.

Vayigash - The heroism of a broken heart by Rav Mike

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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?

Why does Unkelos translate “I will go down with you to Egypt” literally—when he usually avoids any language that suggests God has a body? In this episode of Unperplexed, we follow the Rambam's answer and discover a deep principle about prophecy, interpretation, and why reverence for great thinkers still matters today.