Vayechi

When Can We Lie?

Humans are destined to conflict so long as contending groups each claim to have a monopoly of the truth. The only way they will learn to live at peace is by realising that they will never in this life achieve truth as it is in Heaven.

Life’s Loose Ends

With typical Torah irony, the parsha of Vayechi – “and he will live” – is centered around death. Both Yakov & Yosef, two of the greatest personalities in all of Jewish history, will pass away in this final sedra of Sefer Bereisheit.

Future sight

Judaism and the Jewish people always look toward the future even when their current circumstances are bitter and sad. Jacob himself appraised it when he said he would receive his reward tomorrow.

Boycott Israel?

The BDS lobby is a powerful force in world politics. Where does its power come from?

A Shoulder to Cry Upon

Kindness and Truth

Why does the Torah call the prohibition of incest 'kindness'? Why didn't Jacob want to be buried in Egypt?

The Embalming of Yakov & Yosef: Does Jewish Law Allow It?

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