This week's question (Vaychi):
Question: Why do you think Yaakov blessed his sons before his death?
My answer: Because it would have been much creepier had he blessed them after his death.
Last week's question (Vayigash):
Question: Why do you think Yosef sent out all the Egyptians before exposing himself to his brothers?
My answer: Tznius!
PS: And if you think I'm kidding, see this pasuk and Rashi:
4. Then Joseph said to his brothers, "Please come closer to me," and they drew closer. And he said, "I am your brother Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. | ד. וַיֹּאמֶר יוֹסֵף אֶל אֶחָיו גְּשׁוּ נָא אֵלַי וַיִּגָּשׁוּ וַיֹּאמֶר אֲנִי יוֹסֵף אֲחִיכֶם אֲשֶׁר מְכַרְתֶּם אֹתִי מִצְרָיְמָה: | |
גשו נא אלי: ראה אותם נסוגים לאחוריהם, אמר עכשיו אחי נכלמים, קרא להם בלשון רכה ותחנונים, והראה להם שהוא מהול: | ||
Feel free to add your own answers in the comment section...
2 comments:
And why would he bless other people's sons before his death? (Or after, for that matter.)
Question: Why do you think Yaakov blessed his sons before his death?
Answer: What?! He died?! יעקב אבינו לא מת!
Question: Why do you think Yosef sent out all the Egyptians before exposing himself to his brothers?
Answer: He wanted to see Yetziat Mitzrayim in his lifetime (OK, that was bad - sorry)
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