Vayigash 46:29 – Yosef greets Ya’akov and Ya’akov is saying Shma (Achei Temimim 5722/ 2021)
Posted: December 16, 2021
Vayigash 46:29 Yosef greets Ya’akov and Ya’akov is saying Shma (Achei Temimim5722/ 2021) Yosef greets his father very emotionally and Ya’akov doesn’t respond (overtly). 1) The RaMbaN argues that Yaakov showed emotion and not Yosef. 2) Rashi: Ya’akov was saying Shma. Explanation: at highest moments, remember HIM. 3) Midrash: perhaps he wasn’t so big a Tzadik after all 4) The Zohar, Yosef harnesses his chariot to make a seat for Yisroel who is above him; Ya’akov cries because he sees the destruction. 5) Another Zohar: Ya’akov sees until Moshiach and knows that he will live forever spiritually (אמותה -רק- הפעם)