Vayigash or Vaigash (Hebrew: וַיִּגַּשׁ, romanized: wayyiggaš, lit. 'and [then] he drew near', the first word of the parashah) is the eleventh weekly Torah portion (פָּרָשָׁה ‎, parashah) in the annual …

The name of the Parshah, "Vayigash," means "And he approached" and it is found in Genesis 44:18. Judah approaches Joseph to plead for the release of Benjamin , offering himself as a …

The name of the Parshah, "Vayigash," means "And he approached" and it is found in Genesis 44:18. Judah approaches Joseph to plead for the release of Benjamin, offering himself as a …

Parashat Vayigash begins with Judah approaching the Egyptian viceroy, a man he does not know is actually his brother Joseph, in sheer terror. Can You Find the Good in a Catastrophe? When …

Parshat Vayigash: A Tale of Two Brothers This Torah portion opens with a passionate exchange between Joseph and Judah, two brothers with distinct personalities. By Jonah Simcha Chaim …

Learning & Values Parshah (Weekly Torah) Bereishit - Genesis Vayigash Texts & Summaries

Vayigash (“He Approached”) opens as Judah pleads with Joseph not to keep Benjamin as a prisoner. Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers, crying and kissing them. The brothers …

Jewish texts and source sheets about Parashat Vayigash from Torah, Talmud and other sources in Sefaria's library. Vayigash (“He Approached”) opens as Judah pleads with Joseph not to …

Before speaking with Pharaoh, Joseph adapts to Egyptian norms by shaving and changing his clothes. When he interprets Pharaoh’s dream, he only uses the generic word for God, Elohim, …

portion, Joseph’s brothers refuse to return to Canaan without Benjamin, whom Joseph has falsely accused of theft. Joseph reveals his true identity and invites his brothers to go back for their …