Watch the livestream: All Daf Siyum HaShas on Tuesday, January 2, in tribute to Stephen Neuwirth a"h, Shalom ben Peretz, who anonymously sponsored the All Daf app.
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PARSHAT VAYECHI
December 29-30, 2023 / 18 Tevet 5784

 

HAFTARAH
I Kings 2:1-12

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Read Rabbi Hauer's Op-ed in the Jerusalem Post
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Rabbi Moshe Hauer

Read Rabbi Moshe Hauer’s open letter to President Joe Biden, which was printed in the Jerusalem Post.

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Stories from Rebbetzin Schachter
Stories from Rebbetzin Shoshana Schachter
Orthodox Union

How did HaRav Hershel and Rebbetzin Shoshana Schachter meet? What is the story behind their famous picture with the Lubavitcher Rebbe? In this episode of Oh, You?, OU EVP and COO Rabbi Dr. Josh Joseph interviews Rebbetzin Shoshana Schachter.

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A Chance to Share the Beauty of Jewish Life
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A Chance to Share the Beauty of Jewish Life

The Shevet Glaubach Fellowship inspires and trains college-age students and NCSY advisors to become future Jewish community leaders by providing them with critical leadership tools and resources to facilitate their success.

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Yachad NJ to Celebrate Annual Gala January 6
Yachad NJ
Yachad NJ to Celebrate Annual Gala January 6

This year’s honorees are a group of people who have dedicated their time and talents to Yachad, working together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

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From Shoah to Gaza: Resilient Torah's Epic Journey of Survival and Renewal
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From Shoah to Gaza: Resilient Torah's Epic Journey of Survival and Renewal

From surviving the Shoah to a combat unit in Gaza, a resilient Sefer Torah bears witness to Jewish history, symbolizing endurance and continuity.

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Practical Emotional Health
GenAleph
Practical Emotional Health

In this episode of the Jews Next Dor podcast, learn simple strategies like deep breathing, active listening, and reframing anxiety, which will give your kids the tools to succeed.

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On the Frontlines of Chesed: A Diary
Jewish Action
On the Frontlines of Chesed: A Diary

Read about one woman’s incredible impact during the initial days of the war in Israel.

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What’s Next: The Future of Liberal Zionism
18Forty
What’s Next: The Future of Liberal Zionism

In this episode of the 18Forty podcast, Yossi Klein Halevi, a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, talks about what it means to be a Zionist and a Jew post-October 7.

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  All Daf  
All Daf Siyum HaShas
Tuesday evening, January 2

The All Daf Siyum HaShas is in tribute to Stephen Neuwirth a”h, Shalom ben Peretz, who anonymously sponsored the All Daf app.

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  SPIRIT  
Power Up! — Let’s Get Moving!
Tuesday, January 2

Join SPIRIT for a 30-minute exercise class from the comfort of your home, combining strength exercises and dynamic movement in a fun atmosphere. Presented by Talia Molotsky, a certified personal trainer through the American Council on Exercise.

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  Yachad NJ  
Yachad NJ Gala
Motzei Shabbat, January 6, at 8 PM in Teaneck, NJ

Join Yachad NJ at their gala in tribute to the Adler family, Rena Soclof, and Rabbi Andrew and Racheli Israeli, and celebrating the launch of the George Weinberger Music Studio and Music Appreciation Program.

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  Women's Initiative  
The Women's Initiative's Second Torat Imecha Nach Yomi Siyum
 

Join us to commemorate this momentous occasion. Programming includes Nach Shabbat on January 13, siyum programming in Israel from January 22-24, and a siyum in Teaneck, NJ, on February 4.

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Shabbos. Every. Day.
L'Kadsho
Shabbos. Every. Day.

Have you checked out Shabbos Daily in L’Kadsho? This project provides books on hilchos Shabbos to those who agree to learn them. Also in L’Kadsho this week: Rabbi Yosef Zvi Rimon on how Shabbos testifies to the creation of the world, Rabbi Reuven Brand on meleches machsheves, Rabbi Aryeh Kerzner on making kiddush before accepting Shabbos, and more!

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From Other to Brother

How do we overcome apathy and hostility, and instead solidify our commitment to each other?

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Writing an Ethical Will
Rebbetzin Dr. Adina Shmidman
Writing an Ethical Will

In this week’s Torah reading and haftarah, we read of the directives of dying parents to their children.

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Two Types of Prayer
Rabbi Menachem Genack
Two Types of Prayer

Targum Onkelos explains that Yaakov’s reference to taking Shechem with his “sword and bow” refers to two types of prayer. What is this based on, and what are they?

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Going Home
Rabbi Aaron Goldscheider
Going Home

The bookends of Parashat Vayechi show that the heart and soul of the Jew always yearn to go home.

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Gog and Magog, and Other Questions About Moshiach
Rabbi Jack Abramowitz
Gog and Magog, and Other Questions About Moshiach

Readers’ real-life questions about messianic matters, including: Do we know who Gog and Magog are? Do we know from which family Moshiach will come? Is rebuilding the Temple really necessary? And more!

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Grandparents
Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks ztz"l
Grandparents

Though there are many instances throughout Torah and Tanach in which parents bless their children, our parsha features the only example of a grandparent blessing grandchildren.

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Each One Is One of a Kind
Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
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I was very embarrassed by her sharp rebuke. But looking back, I realize that the lesson I learned from her brief criticism was more valuable than most of my other training experiences.

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Menashe and Efraim – A Symbol of Hope
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Menashe and Efraim – A Symbol of Hope

Menashe and Efraim achieve the impossible and thus become the hope of our nation.

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What's Unique About the Beginning of Parshas Vayechi?
Rabbi Yitzy Fox
What's Unique About the Beginning of Parshas Vayechi?

Learn the parsha like never before with these challenging parsha trivia questions!

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Chesed and Emet
Rabbi Shalom Rosner
Chesed and Emet

Prior to his death, Yaakov Avinu instructs Yosef to bury him in Israel. Why does Yaakov ask Yosef to perform both emet and chesed for him simultaneously?

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Diluted Wine for Kiddush?
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Diluted Wine for Kiddush?

May I use wine or grape juice that I dilute with water for kiddush?

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They called him Steve. Learn how the idea for the All Daf app emerged due to one anonymous donation.
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They called him Steve. Learn how the idea for the All Daf app emerged due to one anonymous donation.
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Can you use your dairy cake pan to make a pareve cake to serve at a meat meal?
OU Kosher
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