parasha Mikeitz – 4th aliyah

parasha Mikeitz: 4th aliyah (Genesis 41:53 – 42:18)

Shalom Aleichem:
The weekly reading of the Torah is divided into seven portions; each of these is called an “aliyah.” Tradition teaches that when we study the aliyah on its designated day, a light from H’Shem is bestowed upon us. Light represents wisdom. May we learn in the light of H’Shem’s wisdom, as is written, “Enlighten my eyes to the wondrous ways of your Torah” (Psalms 119:18).

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