Yaakov’s final years were a brief period of tranquility in an otherwise tumultuous life. Chazal explain that this was the only period in which he can be called ‘’alive’’ (‘’Vayechi’’). Yet, this same phase of seeming respite was actually the beginning of Golus Mitzrayim. So, was it really happily ever after? Moreover, and in truth, is there ever happily ever after in Olam Hazeh?

Yaakov’s final years were a brief period of tranquility in an otherwise tumultuous life. Chazal explain that this was the only period in which he can be called ‘’alive’’ (‘’Vayechi’’). Yet, this same phase of seeming respite was actually the beginning of Golus Mitzrayim. So, was it really happily ever after? Moreover, and in truth, is there ever happily ever after in Olam Hazeh?

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Yaakov’s final years were a brief period of tranquility in an otherwise tumultuous life. Chazal explain that this was the only period in which he can be called ‘’alive’’ (‘’Vayechi’’). Yet, this same phase of seeming respite was actually the beginning of Golus Mitzrayim. So, was it really happily ever after? Moreover, and in truth, is there ever happily ever after in Olam Hazeh?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Vayechi: Is Happily Ever After a Fairytale Fantasy?

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Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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    Rabbi Yonah Sklare is a Rosh Kollel and Magid Shiur in Baltimore, MD. He lectures at numerous local institutions, including Women’s Institute of Torah Seminary, communities across the USA and online. He received semichah and his PhD in Talmudic Law from Ner Israel Rabbinical College.   Rabbi Sklare’s refreshing ability to bring Torah to life through exploration and creativity has attracted a diverse and beloved following, from renowned talmidei chachamim to those just beginning their Torah learning journey. His work can be found at rabbisklare.com.    

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