Parashat Vayechi

Jacob blessed his sons, not only according to each of their characters, but also with a unique piece of himself.

Living after the Civil Rights Movement, we, like the children of Jacob, have the opportunity to carry the ideals of previous generations into the future.

Both Jacob and Joseph understood the importance of imbuing their descendants with a commitment to the Land of Israel.

God's presence at Jacob's deathbed teaches us that our reactions to the situations in which we find ourselves determine our spiritual perceptions.

The Joseph story provides us with a domestic model for our national ability to move through reconciliation to solidarity.

On his deathbed, Jacob blesses his sons and asks them to bury him in Canaan.