BLESSING THE TREE

1) -

Earlier in the same section, R. Yitzchak (citing R. Yochanan) declares, "Ya'akov Avinu did not die! ... Just as his offspring is alive, so too is he." This closely resembles the blessing he gives here, "May all the tree's shoots resemble it." Which Mefarshim address this?

THE JEWISH PEOPLE

2) -

How is the centrality of Am Yisrael comparable to the development of a tree?

THE TORAH

3) -

Why is the Torah referred to as "the Tree of Life"?

THE RIGHTEOUS

4) -

In what way are the righteous comparable to fruit trees?

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