Vayechi – The Path to Eternal Life
In the Torah, every detail is precise. This includes the names of the weekly portions, which express the very essence and content of the narrative. From the very beginning of the portion (Genesis 47:28), the Torah recounts the passing of Jacob, not his life. This raises a question: Why is our portion named Vayechi ("And he lived"), when it deals with the exact opposite?
Eternal life is a topic that frequently makes headlines. There are tyrannical leaders who attempt to prolong their lives through organ transplants—often obtained through the dubious and forbidden practice of theft of body parts, an act strictly prohibited under the Seven Noahide Laws. On the other hand, scientists claim that genetic engineering will eventually lead to eternal life. Could that really lead to eternal life? Not necessarily. The explanation lies in the deep meaning of Life. True life is…


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