The Secret Future

What great secret was Yaakov about to reveal to his family in verse 49:1 ?
And what is the Rambams unique way of explaining it in the laws of Shma 1:4 ?
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The Key to Success

Why is the word for
Vayigash and the word
Goshna , where the Jews lived , the same word ?
Then when Yoseif reveals himself to his brothers he uses the word in
45:4.
Rav Nison Alpert explains that the idea is to come close to people that's how we can improve & work together to succeed & be worthy of Moshiach.
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Planning Ahead

From where do learn that if you are planning a move or other changes that you should first prepare-
Where will I study Torah ?
Where will I pray ?
Where can I get kosher food ?etc


See 46:28
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Some Answers

7 represents Hashems system of creating the world in 7 days.

8 represents going beyond 7 , above the normal routine. Thus we merit Miracles.
Oil always rises to the top thus it also represents Miracles.
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Why 8 days ?

Why is Chanuka for 8 days & why is a Bris also on the eighth day ?

Why is the word for oil - shemen the same rootword as shemoneh for 8 ?

How does oil connect to a Bris Milah ?
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The BIG Question

Why didn't Hashem cause them to find a whole case of oil enough for 8 days ??
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