Seven Minute Torah

Looking Backwards and Ahead (Vay'chi)

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Jacob's blessing of his grandchildren also invokes the names of his grandparents. It is a reminder that we are links in a chain of tradition. And that we are responsible both to be aware of the blessings of the past and to commit ourselves to a better future.

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