This week’s parsha (Torah portion) marks more then the end of the first book of the Torah.  It also marks the passing of an era.  We start by discovering Yakov (Jacob) is dying and we end with the death of Yoseph (Joseph). Both of these have something in common:  neither want their remains left in Egypt.  We do not hear of this request from anyone else.  And interestingly, the parsha is entitled Vay’chi which can mean he lived or he … Continue reading →