Parshas Vayechi
Yaakov Asking for Final Illness - Torah Temima Perek 48 Pasuk 1 Gloss 1
Yaakov davened for illness before death. Lengthier explanation of Medrash Rabbah, and reasons for illness before death. Read More
Chesed Shel Emes - Mayanah Shel Torah
Three small thoughts regarding the ‘Emes’ of Chesed Shel Emes Read More
Otzar Midrashim on Burial in Eretz Yisroel
Chazal about Kvurah in EY being preferable, and bones elsewhere rolling for Techiyas HaMeisim Read More
Aznayim L'Torah - Two Reasons for Burial
Kvurah in EY is a Kapparah for the Niftar, as proven from Yaakov Avinu Read More
Aznayim L'Torah - Embalming Yaakov
Why did Yaakov choose to be embalmed? Read More
Mishnas Chayim - Traveling to E'Y before Techias Hameisim
A short explanation of the ‘tunnels’ used to travel to E’Y before Techias Hameisim. Read More
Why is the Parsha of Yaakov's death called, "Vayechi"
Short explanation of the names Vayechi and Chayei Sarah Read More
Yaakov Asking for Final Illness - Medrash Rabbah Toldos 65:9
Yaakov davened for illness before death. Why? Read More