SHALOM!

 

VaYchi, VaYechi or VaYhi is the twelfth weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading and the last in the Book of Genesis. It constitutes Genesis 47:28–50:26.

 

TORAH Portion Reading 12 / Week 12

 

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• TORAH:

Genesis 47:28-50:26

 

• HAF-TORAH (either PROPHETS and/or WRITINGS) – PROPHETS:

1 Kings 2:1- 2:12

 

• BRIT CHADASHAH (a.k.a NEW COVENANT or NEW TESTAMENT):

John 13:1-19

Hebrews 11:21-22

1 Peter 1:3-9

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Note: The regular readings above are often interrupted with special readings on Jewish holidays, special Sabbaths, and Rosh Chodesh. Refer to the annual Torah Portion schedule for these special portions.

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Portion Summary

The last reading from the book of Genesis is named Vayechi (ויחי), which means “and he lived.” The title comes from the first verse of the reading, which says, “Jacob lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years” (Genesis 47:28).

In this TORAH portion, Jacob prepares for his death by securing a double portion of inheritance for Joseph and then blessing each of his sons with prophetic blessings. The book of Genesis ends with the death of Jacob, followed shortly by the death of Joseph and a promise of redemption from Egypt.

 

 

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Portion Outline

• TORAH
  • Genesis 47:27 | The Last Days of Jacob
  • Genesis 48:1 | Jacob Blesses Joseph’s Sons
  • Genesis 49:1 | Jacob’s Last Words to His Sons
  • Genesis 49:29 | Jacob’s Death and Burial
  • Genesis 50:15 | Joseph Forgives His Brothers
  • Genesis 50:22 | Joseph’s Last Days and Death
• PROPHETS
  • 1Ki 2:1 | David’s Instruction to Solomon
  • 1Ki 2:10 | Death of David

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Torah for Children – Parashat VaYechi – Torah for kids – Bible for kids – Joseph Story part 4