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“Jacob called for his sons and said, ‘Gather and I will tell you what will happen to you at the end of days'”. Rashi explains: He attempted to reveal when Moshiach would come, but the Shechinah (Divine Presence) withdrew from him. So he began to say other things.

Vayechi - Jacob's Unrequited Desire

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By Moishe New
Rabbi Moshe New heads the Montreal Torah Center. He is sought out lecturer on Kabbalah and its relevance in our lives today.
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January 1, 2010
1/1/10 - What this lesson reminds us
This lesson reminds me that as I plan my day-to-day life starting on this secular new year's day, I as one person must refocus on observing the Mitvos. I will try my best. Thank you for this insight.
Anonymous
January 6, 2009
Why he couldn't tell...
Another reinforcement of G=d's desire that we act of a free will and our own choosing...

How fantastic!

...and how important it is to love one another.

Amazing!
Stephanie
Japan
January 6, 2007
todays audio Torah Teaching
I enjoyed listening to the story of Jacob telling his children what was to come in their future/when the Messiah was to come. But he saw it and then could not share it....
David
East hazelcrest, IL. USA
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