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November 29, 1999

 

It sure seems like winter came a little early this year – but the first official day of winter will be Dec 21. On that day, the shortest day of the year, our part of the Earth is tilted its farthest from the sun. The longest day of the year is June 21.

 

In Vayigash, Jacob’s family moves to Egypt to be with Joseph, who has become the grand vizier. All four of Jacob’s wives are named – and who there sons are. Match up the sons with the mothers by putting them in the correct column.

You’ll get a big prize if you can do this one!

 

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