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📖 Parshas Mikeitz 55 Questions and Answers

1. How long was Yosef in prison before Pharaoh had his dreams?
   ➡️ Two years after the butler’s reinstatement. ⏳
2. From where did the cows in Pharaoh’s dream come?
   ➡️ From the Nile River. 🌊🐄
3. What did the seven fat cows and seven skinny cows represent?
   ➡️ Seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. 🍇➡️🌾
4. Did Pharaoh’s two dreams occur on the same night?
   ➡️ Yes, both dreams happened the same night. 🌙💭
5. How many dreams did Pharaoh have?
   ➡️ Two dreams. ✌️
6. Why were there two dreams, and what was the difference between them?
   ➡️ Two dreams show certainty and urgency. First dream = cows, second = ears of grain. 🐄🌾
7. What did Pharaoh’s sorcerers say about the dreams?
   ➡️ They failed to interpret them correctly. ❌🔮
8. What was done to Yosef before he appeared before Pharaoh?
   ➡️ He was shaved and given clean clothes. 🪒👕
9. What advice did Yosef give Pharaoh after interpreting the dreams?
   ➡️ Appoint a wise man to store food during years of plenty. 🙏📦
10. Why did Pharaoh believe Yosef’s interpretation?
    ➡️ He saw Yosef’s wisdom and Divine spirit. ✨👑
11. What did Pharaoh give Yosef when appointing him viceroy?
    ➡️ Signet ring, linen garments, and a gold chain. 💍👔
12. What new name did Pharaoh give Yosef?
    ➡️ Tzafnas Paneach (Revealer of Secrets). 🔍
13. Who suggested Yosef to Pharaoh?
    ➡️ The chief butler (Sar Hamashkim). 🍷
14. Who did Yosef marry?
    ➡️ Asnas, daughter of Potiphera. 💍
15. How old was Yosef when he became viceroy?
    ➡️ Thirty years old. 🎂3️⃣0️⃣
16. What was Yosef’s first major action as viceroy?
    ➡️ He stored grain during the seven years of plenty. 🌾🏢
17. How many children did Yosef have, and what were their names?
    ➡️ Two sons: Menashe and Ephraim. 👶👶
18. Why did Yosef choose those names for his sons?
    ➡️ Menashe = “Forget hardship”; Ephraim = “Fruitful in suffering.” 🌱🙏
19. Was the famine only in Egypt?
    ➡️ No, it was worldwide. 🌍
20. Why didn’t Yaakov send Binyamin with his brothers to Egypt?
    ➡️ He feared harm might befall him. ❤️👶
21. Why did Yosef accuse his brothers of being spies?
    ➡️ To test them and bring Binyamin down. 🕵️‍♂️
22. How were Yosef’s dreams fulfilled in this parsha?
    ➡️ His brothers bowed to him. 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♀️
23. Why didn’t the brothers recognize Yosef?
    ➡️ He looked like an Egyptian ruler and they never imagined his rise. 👑
24. Which brother was kept in prison, and for how long?
    ➡️ Shimon, until they returned with Binyamin. ⛓️
25. Why did Yosef insist that Binyamin come to Egypt?
    ➡️ To test loyalty and fulfill his dreams. 🧩
26. When did Yosef cry in this parsha?
    ➡️ When overhearing his brothers’ remorse and later seeing Binyamin. 😢
27. What did Yosef put in his brothers’ sacks for their journey home?
    ➡️ Grain, their money, and food for the trip. 💰🌾
28. Which brother first discovered money in his sack?
    ➡️ One brother at the inn (Torah doesn’t name him). 🏨
29. How did Yehuda convince Yaakov to send Binyamin?
    ➡️ He guaranteed responsibility with his own life. 🤝
30. How did Yaakov know Yosef was still alive?
    ➡️ When he saw the wagons Yosef sent. 🚚
31. What gifts did Yaakov send to Egypt?
    ➡️ Balsam, honey, wax, birthwort, pistachios, almonds. 🍯🌰
32. Why were the brothers afraid when invited to Yosef’s house?
    ➡️ They feared being accused of theft and enslaved. 😨
33. How many times does Yosef cry in this parsha?
    ➡️ Twice explicitly mentioned (with brothers & Binyamin). 😭😭
34. What was unusual about the meal Yosef had with his brothers?
    ➡️ They were seated by age; Binyamin got five times more; Egyptians ate separately. 🍽️
35. Why did Yosef hide his goblet in Binyamin’s sack?
    ➡️ To test his brothers’ loyalty and see their reaction. 🏺🔍

➕ Extra Questions (Improved Wording)

36. How many years of plenty were there?
    ➡️ Seven years. 🌾
37. How many years of famine were there?
    ➡️ Seven years. 🌍
38. Why did Pharaoh dream about cows and grain?
    ➡️ They symbolize agriculture and food supply. 🐄🌾
39. What did Yosef say about the repetition of the dream?
    ➡️ It means the matter is certain and will happen soon. ✅
40. What title was proclaimed when Yosef rode in Pharaoh’s chariot?
    ➡️ “Avreich” – advisor to the king. 👑
41. What position did Yosef hold in Egypt?
    ➡️ Viceroy, second only to Pharaoh. 🏛️
42. What else did Pharaoh give Yosef besides clothing and jewelry?
    ➡️ His signet ring and full authority over Egypt. 💍
43. How did Yosef store the grain?
    ➡️ In city storehouses, from each field to its city. 🏢
44. Why was the grain uncountable?
    ➡️ It was as plentiful as the sand of the sea. 🌊
45. What did Egyptians do when famine began?
    ➡️ They cried to Pharaoh for bread, who sent them to Yosef. 🍞
46. Who came to Egypt to buy food?
    ➡️ People from all lands of the earth. 🌍
47. How did Yosef recognize his brothers?
    ➡️ He saw them bowing and remembered his dreams. 🙇‍♂️
48. How many brothers came to Egypt the first time?
    ➡️ Ten brothers (Binyamin stayed home). 🔟
49. How long were all the brothers imprisoned initially?
    ➡️ Three days. ⛓️
50. Which brother guaranteed Binyamin’s safety later?
    ➡️ Yehuda. 🤝
51. What gifts did Yaakov send to Egypt?
    ➡️ Balsam, honey, wax, birthwort, pistachios, almonds. 🍯🌰
52. How were the brothers seated at Yosef’s meal?
    ➡️ According to their age, oldest to youngest. 📏
53. How much more food did Binyamin receive at the meal?
    ➡️ Five times more than the others. 🍽️
54. What did Yosef say about dream interpretation?
    ➡️ “Interpretations belong to G‑d.” 🙏
55. Who told Pharaoh about Yosef’s ability to interpret dreams?
    ➡️ The chief butler. 🍷