Shabbat shalom! Parshat Vayechi concludes the Book of Genesis with the final days of Jacob and the blessings he bestows upon his children. Jacob, in Egypt with his family, prepares for his passing and ensures that he will be buried in the Land of Israel, in the Cave of Machpelah. Before his death, he blesses Joseph’s sons, Ephraim and Menashe, establishing them as tribes within Israel, and offers his prophetic blessings to each of his children, addressing their strengths, challenges, and future roles in the Jewish nation. The parsha ends with the death of Joseph, who, like Jacob, makes his family promise to bring his remains back to the Land of Israel when God delivers the Jewish people from Egypt. Jacob’s insistence on being buried in the Land of Israel teaches us about the eternal bond between the Jewish people and their homeland. Despite living his final years in Egypt, a place of comfort and safety, Jacob’s heart remained rooted in the land promised to him and his descendants. This unwavering connection to Israel demonstrates that the Jewish identity transcends physical boundaries—it is spiritual, eternal, and deeply tied to the Land of Israel. Jacob’s blessing to Ephraim and Menashe also holds a profound lesson. These two sons of Joseph grew up in Egypt, surrounded by a foreign culture, yet Jacob blesses them with the words that Jewish parents use to this day: "May God make you like Ephraim and Menashe." This blessing reflects the hope that even amidst external influences, the Jewish spirit and values remain strong and vibrant. #shabbatshalom #torah #heritage #jacob
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HELPING PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD TO CELEBRATE AND STRENGTHEN THEIR PERSONAL CONNECTION WITH ISRAEL! The Israel Forever Foundation is an innovative programming philanthropy which designs and supports initiatives to celebrate and strengthen worldwide connection to Israel. We seek to encourage increased understanding and respect of Israel and the Jewish people in a pro-active, apolitical manner to which the wide range of audiences throughout the world can relate and become engaged. We aspire to cultivate and advance discourse through a four-pronged approach to issues relevant today: The People - Am Yisrael: Israel a global community The Land - Eretz Yisrael: Israel as a geographic, environmental entity The History - Ahavat Yisrael: Jewish heritage and Zionism The State - Medinat Yisrael: Celebrating Israel’s multicultural and intellectual character
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Whoever wrote this is speaking a lot of truth! We Must Not Let Infighting Destroy Us Hamas thrives on our divisions, using them to derail hostage negotiations and prolong our suffering. We must remember: we are not each other’s enemies. While we fight among ourselves, Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran exploit our every misstep. Let us stand united, focus on the true threats, and show the world our strength through resilience and solidarity. Our unity is our greatest weapon—don’t let it slip away!
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📢📢📢 International Holocaust Remembrance Day: Liberation Unfulfilled Join us for a powerful virtual program commemorating the 80th anniversary of the death marches—a haunting chapter of Holocaust history often overshadowed. SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 9PM ISRAEL | 7PM UK | 2PM EST | 1PM CST | 11AM PST In January 1945, 56,000 Jews and over 700,000 other prisoners were forced on brutal death marches from Auschwitz and other camps. Facing unimaginable winter conditions, nearly 250,000 perished. Those who survived endured continued suffering in camps liberated only months later. Together, we’ll reflect on these final, agonizing months and honor the resilience of those who faced the unthinkable. Let’s ensure their stories are remembered, their struggles understood, and their courage celebrated. RSVP now to be part of this meaningful gathering.
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Great to see President Trump with some crystal clear moral clarity on the subject of hostages. Where would we be today if other world leaders have spoken with such strength? #hostages #brinthemhome #hamas #israel
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Everyday thinking of the hostages
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🚨 Pro-Israel voices are being silenced! 🚨 Shadow banning is real, and it's hitting accounts like ours hard. But we won’t be silenced. Now more than ever, your support matters. Every follow, like, and share helps us break through the barriers and spread the truth about Israel—the pride, the resilience, the reality they don’t want the world to see. Let’s fight back together. Stand with us, amplify the truth, and let them know we refuse to be muted! ✡️💙 #IsraelPride #TruthPrevails #StandWithIsrael"
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Joseph’s story is one of resilience, forgiveness, and unwavering faith in the divine plan. After being sold into slavery by his own brothers, Joseph rose to power in Egypt, ultimately becoming the one to save his family and countless others from famine. In an emotional moment of reconciliation, Joseph tells his brothers: 'Do not be distressed or angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you.' (Genesis 45:5). Through his words, Joseph teaches us that even when life feels unjust or painful, there’s often a greater purpose unfolding—one we may only understand in hindsight. Trusting in the divine plan allows us to find meaning in hardship and peace in uncertainty. ✨
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SHOCKING STORY! And why we MUST stop the LIES!
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in 1492 in one day, After more than 1,400 years of Jewish presence, 25,000-30,000 Jews living in 52 different locations were exiled from Sicily. Most of them found sanctuary in the kingdom of Naples, but 9,000 Jews converted and stayed in Sicily. If you think it can never happen again... Think again. 🤔