How many mitzvos are mentioned in Parshas Vayigash?
There are no positive or negative mitzvos mentioned.
Which Haftorah is read for Parshas Vayigash?
Yechezkel 37:15–28.
How many pesukim are in Parshas Vayigash?
106 pesukim.
Who contends with Yosef to release Binyamin?
Yehuda.
What does Yehuda recount to Yosef?
The chain of events regarding their family and Yosef’s request for Binyamin.
Why did Yehuda plead not to bring Binyamin to Egypt?
He feared it could cause Yaakov’s premature death.
What did Yehuda offer in place of Binyamin?
To become a slave instead of Binyamin.
What was Yehuda’s argument for returning Binyamin?
He could not bear to see Yaakov suffer.
How did Yosef reveal himself to his brothers?
He asked everyone except his brothers to leave, then disclosed his identity.
What was the brothers’ reaction to Yosef’s revelation?
They were shocked and could not answer.
What did Yosef say about his being sold to Egypt?
He told them not to be sad or angry, as G‑d sent him to provide food.
How many years of famine remained when Yosef revealed himself?
Five years.
Who sent Yosef to Egypt, according to Yosef?
G‑d, not his brothers.
What did Yosef instruct his brothers to do after revealing himself?
To bring Yaakov to Egypt.
Where would Yaakov and his family settle in Egypt?
In Goshen.
What did Yosef promise his family in Egypt?
Support and food for the remaining years of famine.
What gifts did Yosef give his brothers?
Wagons, food, and clothing.
What special gifts did Binyamin receive?
Five pairs of clothing and 300 silver coins.
What did Yosef send to his father?
Ten donkeys with the best of Egypt, and ten mules with bread and food.
What message did Yosef give his brothers before they left?
Not to quarrel on the journey.
How did Yaakov react when told Yosef was alive?
He did not believe at first, but was convinced by the words and wagons.
What did Yaakov say upon learning Yosef was alive?
“My son Yosef is still alive, I will go see him before I die.”
Where did Yaakov and his family stop on their way to Egypt?
Beer Sheva.
What did Yaakov do in Beer Sheva?
Offered sacrifices to the G‑d of his father Yitzchak.
What did Hashem tell Yaakov in Beer Sheva?
Not to fear entering Egypt; He would make Yaakov a great nation there and take him out.
Who would place his hands on Yaakov’s eyes?
Yosef.
Who traveled with Yaakov to Egypt?
His sons, daughters, grandchildren, cattle, and belongings.
Who was Yaakov’s firstborn?
Reuvein.
Name Reuvein’s sons.
Chanoch, Palu, Chetzron, Carmi.
Name Shimon’s sons.
Yemuail, Yamin, Ohad, Yachin, Tzohar, Shaul.
Name Levi’s sons.
Gershon, Kehas, Merari.
Name Yehuda’s sons.
Er, Onan, Shailah, Peretz, Chetzron, Chamul, Zarach.
Name Yissachar’s sons.
Tola, Puvah, Yov, Shimron.
Name Zevulun’s sons.
Sered, Ailon, Yachle’ail.
Who was Dinah?
Yaakov’s daughter.
How many people came from Leah’s family?
33 people.
Name Gad’s sons.
Tzifyon, Chagi, Shuni, Etzbon, Airi, Arodi, Areli.
Name Asher’s sons and daughter.
Yimnah, Yishvah, Yishvi, Briyah, Chever, Malkiel, Serach.
How many people came from Zilpa’s family?
16 people.
Who were Rachel’s sons?
Yosef and Binyamin.
Name Yosef’s sons.
Menasheh and Efrayim.
Name Binyamin’s sons.
Bela, Becher, Ashbail, Gaira, Naaman, Aichi, Rosh, Mupim, Chupim, Ard.
How many people came from Rachel’s family?
14 people.
Name Dan’s son.
Chushim.
Name Naftali’s sons.
Yachtzeail, Guniy, Yaitzer, Shilaim.
How many people came from Bilah’s family?
7 people.
Who did Yaakov send ahead to Goshen?
Yehuda.
How did Yosef greet his father in Goshen?
He harnessed his wagon, met Yaakov, and wept on his neck.
What did Yaakov say after seeing Yosef?
“I can die now, after seeing your face, as you are still alive.”
What occupation did Yosef tell his brothers to claim before Pharaoh?
Shepherds.
Why did Yosef advise his brothers to say they were shepherds?
So they would be settled in Goshen, as shepherds were an abomination in Egypt.
What did Pharaoh offer the brothers regarding land?
To settle wherever they desired and manage his livestock if capable.
How old was Yaakov when he met Pharaoh?
130 years old.
How did Yaakov describe his years to Pharaoh?
Few and filled with suffering.
Where did Yosef settle his family in Egypt?
In Ramseis.
How did Yosef support his family?
With food.
What happened to Egypt and Canaan during the famine?
Both became weary due to hunger.
What did Yosef collect in exchange for food first?
Money.
What did Egyptians trade for food after money ran out?
Cattle (horses, sheep, cows, donkeys).
What did Egyptians offer after cattle for food?
Their land and themselves as slaves.
Whose land was not purchased by Yosef?
The land of the priests.
What did Yosef do with the people after buying their land?
Moved them from their native towns to the ends of Egypt.
What did Yosef distribute for planting?
Seeds.
What percentage of produce did Egyptians have to give Pharaoh?
20%.
What percentage could Egyptians keep for themselves?
80%.
Where did Yisrael settle in Egypt?
In Goshen.
What happened to Yisrael’s population in Egypt?
They multiplied.
