Parsha for Kids

S1E12 Vayechi 2022

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In this week's episode, we focus on blessings. Sometimes these blessings are very unexpected!

  • According to Midrash, the fact that Yaakov became ill before his death was actually a blessing. It gave him time to set his affairs in order and make sure to convey important information to his sons and grandsons.
  • Yaakov blessed his grandsons Ephraim and Menashe with the words "Hamalach HaGoel," which we sing till this day.
  • Even nowadays WE bless our male children to grow up to be like Ephraim and Menashe, using the same sentence that appears in this week's parsha.
  • Yaakov gave important information- and blessings- to all of the tribes. In many cases he let them know what would happen to their descendants in the future. 

    • Can you think of blessings in your own life? What blessings have you received- and who has given them to you? It may be good to thank and acknowledge anyone who has blessed you. 

    Based on the questions and discussions in this week's episode, we come up with some very important lessons and takeaways for our own lives! 

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    Parsha for KidsBy Chana Friedman