Vayigash or Vaigash (Hebrew: וַיִּגַּשׁ, romanized: wayyiggaš, lit. 'and [then] he drew near', the first word of the parashah) is the eleventh weekly Torah portion (פָּרָשָׁה ‎, parashah) in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. It constitutes Genesis 44:18–47:27.

The name of the Parshah, "Vayigash," means "And he approached" and it is found in Genesis 44:18. Judah approaches Joseph to plead for the release of Benjamin , offering himself as a slave to the Egyptian ruler in Benjamin’s stead.

Parashat Vayigash begins with Judah approaching the Egyptian viceroy, a man he does not know is actually his brother Joseph, in sheer terror. Can You Find the Good in a Catastrophe? When Joseph first tests his brothers, Judah gets a chance to prove how far he's come.

The name of the Parshah, "Vayigash," means "And he approached" and it is found in Genesis 44:18. Judah approaches Joseph to plead for the release of Benjamin, offering himself as a slave to the Egyptian ruler in Benjamin ’s stead. Upon witnessing his brothers ’ loyalty to one another, Joseph reveals his identity to them. “I am Joseph,” he declares.

Parshat Vayigash: A Tale of Two Brothers This Torah portion opens with a passionate exchange between Joseph and Judah, two brothers with distinct personalities. By Jonah Simcha Chaim Muskat-Brown

Vayigash (“He Approached”) opens as Judah pleads with Joseph not to keep Benjamin as a prisoner. Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers, crying and kissing them. The brothers bring Jacob from Canaan to Egypt, and Jacob and his children settle in Goshen.

Jewish texts and source sheets about Parashat Vayigash from Torah, Talmud and other sources in Sefaria's library. Vayigash (“He Approached”) opens as Judah pleads with Joseph not to keep Benjamin as a prisoner. Joseph reveals his true identity to his brothers, crying and kissing them.

Before speaking with Pharaoh, Joseph adapts to Egyptian norms by shaving and changing his clothes. When he interprets Pharaoh’s dream, he only uses the generic word for God, Elohim, making no mention of YHWH.

portion, Joseph’s brothers refuse to return to Canaan without Benjamin, whom Joseph has falsely accused of theft. Joseph reveals his true identity and invites his brothers to go back for their …

Jan 4, 2025 · Torah Reading for Vayigash. Parshat Vayigash Shabbat, 4 Tevet, 5785. 4 January, 2025. Select a portion: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th Haftarah Complete. 1st Portion: (Genesis 44:18-30) Show content in: English Both Hebrew. Show …