Last week&apos;s parsha ended on a cliffhanger for the ages, and this week we pick right up with Joseph&apos;s bizarre ploy to ask for his brother Benjamin as a slave hostage. It ends in tears — the good kind. Sometimes you just have to let it all out! Check out upcoming Shabbat services and programs <a href='https://www.mishkanchicago.org/events/'>here</a>.  Follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/MishkanChicago/'>Instagram</a> and like us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/MishkanChicago/'>Facebook</a>. And be sure to like and subscribe to our podcast for updates on new episodes! Want more torah? Check out Shabbat Replay on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contact-chai-with-rabbi-lizzi/id1502287634'>Contact Chai</a> <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/contact-chai-with-rabbi-lizzi/id1502287634'>with Rabbi Lizzi</a>. Produced by <a href='http://www.mishkanchicago.org/'>Mishkan Chicago</a>.  Music composed, produced, and recorded by Kalman Strauss. <a href='https://themorningscroll.buzzsprout.com/1415863/9691393-parashat-vayigash-dec-8th'>Transcript here</a>.

Parashat Vayechi, Dec. 13th

The Morning Scroll is your weekly, bite-sized parsha study with Rabbi Deena Cowans. Every week, R'Deena will offer a thorough summary of the week's Torah portion, and a bit of reflection to follow. If you’ve been meaning to brush up on your Jewish literacy, or you’re looking for some inspiration to head into the weekend, then you’ve come to the right place. Brought to you by Mishkan Chicago.