Posts by JCC Association

“Jacob lived seventeen years in the land of Egypt, so that the span of Jacob’s life came to one hundred and forty-seven years.”  (Genesis 47:28))   Parashat Vayechi both closes … Continued

“Thus Israel settled in the country of Egypt, in the region of Goshen; they acquired holdings in it, and were fertile and increased greatly.” (Gen. 47:27) Parashat Vayigash describes Joseph’s … Continued

“Joseph answered Pharoah, saying, ‘It is not up to me…’” (Genesis 41:16) Over the course of these few weeks, we are watching the evolution of Joseph from self-centered, arrogant brother, … Continued

“The Lord was with Joseph and he was a successful man…” (Genesis 39:2) Parashat Vayeshev begins the saga of Joseph and his brothers, the longest narrative in Genesis.  Joseph’s fate … Continued

“Jacob gave the site, where God had spoken to him, the name of Bethel.” (Genesis 35:16) Parashat Vayishlach contains some intense drama, not all of it G-rated.  Jacob wrestles with … Continued

“When Rachel saw she had borne Jacob no children, she became envious of her sister; and Rachel said to Jacob,”Give me children or I shall die.” (Genesis 30:1)   Parashat … Continued

“Then his brother emerged, holding on to the heel of Esau; so they name him Jacob…” (Genesis 25:26) Parashat Toldot raises important questions about identity.  Jacob, later to become Israel, … Continued