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Parasha #10: Miketz (מִקֵּץ)

Reading passages

Torah: Genesis 41:1-44:17 (Hebrew: פָּרָשַׁת מִקֵּץ)
Haftarah: I Kings 3:15-4:1

Summary

Parasha Miketz (“at the end”) continues the story of Joseph in Egypt. It begins with Joseph, now a high-ranking official, interpreting Pharaoh’s dreams, which predict seven years of plenty followed by seven years of severe famine. Impressed by his wisdom, Pharaoh appoints Joseph as governor, giving him authority over the land of Egypt to manage the forthcoming crisis. The portion also follows the reunion of Joseph with his brothers, who come to Egypt seeking food during the famine. Unrecognized by his brothers, Joseph tests their integrity by placing a silver cup in Benjamin’s sack, leading to a series of tense and emotionally charged encounters. These events set the stage for the intricate unfolding of their family’s fate, ultimately guiding them toward reconciliation and the preservation of their lineage.

Parasha Data Sheet

Verse	Query	Description
Gen. 41:8&38	Ruach as subject	The use of רוּחַ as subject in a phrase

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AI generated image

The following image was created by DALL.E based upon the initial prompt “create an image for parsha miketz”. It was expanded into: “A vivid and dramatic illustration of the biblical Parsha Miketz, focusing on Pharaoh’s dream as interpreted by Joseph. The image shows Joseph, in Egyptian royal attire, gesturing toward a vision materializing in the air. The vision depicts seven healthy, fat cows grazing by the Nile, contrasted with seven gaunt, sickly cows emerging from the water. Another part of the vision shows seven full ears of grain, lush and golden, alongside seven withered, dry ears being consumed by the wind. Pharaoh watches intently from his ornate golden throne, surrounded by advisors in an opulent palace with hieroglyphic details. The atmosphere is mystical, with glowing, surreal light emphasizing the divine and prophetic nature of the scene.”