In this week’s parsha, Vayechi, we see Jacob’s days drawing to a close. As he gathers Joseph’s children, Ephraim and Manasseh, to give them that beautiful blessing we still recite for our sons every Friday night, he does something totally unexpected!
Jacob reverses the traditional order, raising the younger son above the older and upsetting the usual birthright. Even with his weary eyes, Jacob’s vision sees way beyond the natural order of things.
You know, in my house, the “natural order” is that dessert follows dinner. You’ll never overhear a parent say, “Eat your dessert and then you can have your chicken!”—except maybe on this Shabbat! Since Jacob liked to turn things around, we’re doing the same by bringing the sweet finish to the very beginning of the meal.
Ready to dive into this “topsy-turvy” menu? Let’s dig in!
Who says you have to wait until the end of the night for a chocolate fix? (Usually me, lol) This Chocolate Chip Challah is so soft, sweet, and stuffed with melty chips, you won’t want to save it for dessert. It’s the perfect “twist” to start your Shabbat on a sweet note.
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