Jacob's blessing of his grandchildren also invokes the names of his grandparents. It is a reminder that we are links in a chain of tradition. And that we are responsible both to be aware of the blessings of the past and to commit ourselves to a better future.---------------------------------Seven Minute Torah is a production of LAASOK. To support the production of this podcast, visit either www.patreon.com/sevenminutetorah (for per-episode contribution) OR https://laasok.org/support/ (for a tax-deductible one-time or monthly contribution).For info on our weekly Zoom study groups or other learning opportunities go to https://laasok.org/.Comments or questions? Email [email protected], or contact Rabbi Micah Streiffer directly at [email protected].