Meredith Levick

Meredith Levick


Vayechi

In Parashat Vayechi Jacob blesses his children and grandchildren, conferring on them the covenantal promises of past generations and sharing visions for their futures. The farewell scene between Jacob and his children is touching, but one of his children is missing: Jacob’s daughter, Dinah. It is unclear why she was omitted from this opportunity to receive a blessing; but what is clear, is that Dinah is not invited to inherit the legacy of her forefathers, nor the promises for the future offered to her brothers at this powerful moment.

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