This Week’s Torah Portion: Mikeitz – מִקֵּץ (Genesis 41:1−44:17)
The Hebrew month of Kislev is the month of dreams, and in this week’s Torah portion, Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams, rising to become his trusted advisor. May we have the courage to follow our dreams, especially when things feel impossible.
Parsha Mikeitz – מִקֵּץ Torah Summary:
Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s two dreams and predicts seven years of prosperity followed by seven years of famine. (41:1-32)
Pharaoh places Joseph in charge of food collection and distribution. (41:37-49)
Joseph marries Asenath, and they have two sons, Manasseh and Ephraim. (41:50-52)
When Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt to buy food during the famine, Joseph accuses them of spying. He holds Simeon hostage while the rest of the brothers return to Canaan to retrieve Benjamin for him. (42:3-42:38)
The brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin and for more food. Joseph continues the test, this time falsely accusing Benjamin of stealing and declaring that Benjamin must remain his slave. (43:1-44:17) Mikeitz – מִקֵּץ
The Hebrew month of Kislev is the month of dreams, and in this week’s Torah portion, Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams, rising to become his trusted advisor. May we have the courage to follow our dreams, especially when things feel impossible.