וישלחני אלהים לפניכם לשום לכם שארית בארץ ולהחיות לכם לפליטה גדלה
G'd has sent me ahead of you to ensure your survival on earth, and to save your lives in an extraordinary deliverance.

In this week's exploration of the Torah portion Vayigash, we embark on a journey through a Qabalistic lens, uncovering profound layers of meaning and revealing the deep connections between the biblical narrative and spiritual dimensions.

At the heart of this mystical exploration is the passage "G'd said to Yisrael in a night-vision, etc. (Shemos 46:2)." Here, the repetition of "YA’AKOV YA’AKOV" is more than mere redundancy. It symbolizes two distinct spiritual entities: Ya’akov, embodying the forefront of Zehr Anpin within the framework of Qabalistic symbolism, and Rachel, representing the lower Shechinah, often referred to as “Ya’akov” in Sefer Hazohar. This duality underscores the intertwined nature of physical existence and spiritual reality.

As we delve further, Bereshit 47:9 presents Ya’akov reflecting on his life as "few and miserable," opening a narrative rich with spiritual implications. The text suggests that the Patriarchs were more than historical figures; they were the reincarnations of Adam Harishon's soul aspects. Avraham manifested the Nefesh, Yitzchak the Ruach, and Ya’akov the Neshamah. Each one played a role in rectifying specific facets of Adam's transgressions. Particularly, Ya’akov's journey addresses the sin of illicit relations, depicted through the Qabalistic lens as the spilling of seed. This act is more than a physical occurrence; it represents a significant disturbance in the divine flow of purity and spiritual energy.

This narrative deepens with the portrayal of Ya’akov's initial 130 years, marked by suffering and exile, as a period of rectification for Adam’s sin. Contrastingly, his subsequent life in Egypt, particularly the final 17 years described as "living" in Bereshit 47:28, emerges as a symbol of a rectified state. This period, imbued with the numerological significance of "tov—good," signifies an existence free from the shadows of evil.

Moreover, the account of Ya’akov moving the Egyptian populace to cities, as told in Bereshit 47:21, transcends a mere historical event. It symbolizes a spiritual mission – the rectification of Adam Harishon's "destroyed seed." This movement and the circumcision of the Egyptians encapsulate a deeper act of spiritual cleansing and realignment, essential for the restoration of divine harmony.

The intricate narrative continues with Bereshit 47:24, which speaks of giving a fifth to Pharaoh and the significance of "four hands." This passage is not just a historical footnote but a profound Qabalistic allegory. It delves into the realms of divine emanations and the structural complexities of the Sefirot in the Tree of Life. Here, the concept of "hands" is not merely physical but symbolizes the various modes of divine intervention and the dynamic flow of spiritual energies.

Vayigash, viewed through the intricate lens of Qabalistic interpretation, offers a mesmerizing insight into spiritual symbolism and mysticism. It weaves together the physical events in the lives of Ya’akov and his descendants with metaphysical truths, illustrating the layered spiritual significance inherent in every action and event.