Torah Reading: Vayechi

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by Rabbi Ben Tzion Shafier

Published: June 5, 2010

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Visitor Comments: 2

(2) gregory landenburg, June 21, 2012 10:59 AM

Questions/Answers can be so tricky!

Rabbi Shaffer does a fine job of discussion this week's parsha. I particularly liked the comment that "if you know the answer, don't ask the question." I look forward to the Schmuz weekly! Thanks.

(1) Anonymous, June 21, 2011 6:48 AM

way to go

You are very succint and clear.

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Torah Reading: Vayechi
(Genesis 47:28-50:26)