This week’s Torah portion Jan.1, 2023 is called Vayechi (“He Lived”) and is the final Torah portion in the Book of Genesis. *

Jacob who moved to Egypt 17 years earlier is now making preparations for his death. He tells his son,  Joseph,  to bury him with his forefathers in the Cave of Machpelah in the city of Bet Lechem. He gives individual blessings to each of his 12 sons as well as Joseph’s two sons. 

Although we all have a primary Divine path in life which each of the blessings represents, the 12 sons also represent different archetypes that we carry within us and which need to come into harmony.   

Twelve sons and Paths 

Reuben – path of creation energy 

Simeon – path of ambitious aggression 

Levi – path of divine service

Judah – path of selflessness 

Dan – path of law and order 

Naphtali – path of free spirit 

Gad – path of warrior

Asher – path of abundance 

Issachar – path of scholar

Zebulun – path of merchant 

Joseph – path of challenges 

Menashe – path of spiritual connection 

Ephraim – path of transformation

Benjamin – path of elevating Divine sparks

By aligning with or connecting to the energy of Vayechi we can receive help to bring these aspects within us into balance.

Rabbi David

* Every week a section of the Torah is read throughout the week. There are always many levels of understanding with each week's portion. The Torah portions also have energies that can be utilized to help us navigate though our daily lives not only during the week the specific portion is read but any time it is needed. Upcoming Events Rabbi & Cantor's Messages Connection to Healing Infinite Child Institute Give a Donation