📜 Parashat Vayechi
Genesis · portion 12 of 54 Genesis 47:28–50:26
What happens this week?
Before he dies, Jacob blesses Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, and then blesses each of his twelve sons. To this day many parents bless their children on Friday night: "May God make you like Ephraim and Manasseh."
Jacob is buried in the Cave of Machpelah. Joseph reassures his brothers that he holds no grudge, and before he dies he asks that his bones be carried to the Promised Land one day. The Book of Genesis ends.
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Parashat Vayechi quiz
Which grandsons did Jacob bless?
How many sons did Jacob bless?
Where was Jacob buried?
Which book ends with this portion?
🕯️ For the Shabbat table
What blessing would you like to give someone in your family?
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