The name of the Parshah, "Miketz," means "At the end" and it is found in Genesis 41:1. Joseph’s imprisonment finally ends when Pharaoh dreams of seven fat cows that are swallowed up by seven lean cows, and of seven fat ears of grain swallowed by seven lean ears.

Miketz or Mikeitz (מִקֵּץ ‎—Hebrew for "at the end," the second word and first distinctive word of the parashah) is the tenth weekly Torah portion (פָּרָשָׁה ‎, parashah) in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. It constitutes Genesis 41:1–44:17.

Jewish texts and source sheets about Parashat Miketz from Torah, Talmud and other sources in Sefaria's library. Miketz (“After”) follows Joseph as he interprets Pharaoh's dreams and rises to become second-in-command to Pharaoh. When Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt seeking food during a famine, Joseph accuses them of spying.

Parashat Miketz teaches us about teshuvah and forgiveness. Joseph serves as a model of creating opportunities for repentance and forgiveness. By judging others favorably and responding to them with kindness, we add holiness to the world.

Parashat Miketz / פָּרָשַׁת מִקֵּץ. Parashat Miketz is the 10th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Next read on 20 Dec 2025 / 30 Kislev 5786. Torah Portion: Genesis 41:1-44:17. Miketz (“After”) follows Joseph as he interprets Pharaoh's dreams and rises to become second-in-command to Pharaoh.

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The name of the Parshah, "Miketz," means "At the end" and it is found in Genesis 41:1. Joseph’s imprisonment finally ends when Pharaoh dreams of seven fat cows that are swallowed up by seven lean cows, and of seven fat ears of grain swallowed by seven lean ears.

2024年12月28日 · Parashat Miketz is the 10th weekly Torah portion in the annual Jewish cycle of Torah reading. Miketz (“After”) follows Joseph as he interprets Pharaoh's dreams and rises to become second-in-command to Pharaoh. When Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt seeking food during a famine, Joseph accuses them of spying.

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Last week's Torah (Vayeshev) told how Joseph, the favored son of Israel, was cruelly sold into slavery by his jealous brothers for 20 pieces of silver. However, God was with him, and soon he was promoted to be the supervisor of his master's household!