Parsha Vayigash: A Torah Reunion

Welcome from Eugene, Oregon, where, even though it is below freezing and there is talk of snow, we are ready to rejoin our heroes.  The parsha (weekly Torah portion)  from last week ended with Yoseph (Joseph) ready to take Benyamim (Benjamin) because it appeared that  he had stolen Yoseph’s divination cup. This week’s parsha continues from this point with Yehuda (Judah) pleading with Yoseph to take him instead of Benyamim.  When Yehuda finishes explaining why Benyamim is so important to … Continue reading