Mikeitz 5776-2015
“Joseph’s Bold Advice to Pharaoh-–Revisited”
The commentators suggest many answers to the question of why Joseph, the lowly slave boy, has the audacity to tell Pharaoh what to do, in the event that his country is stricken by famine.
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Vayeishev 5776-2015
“The Rise and Fall and Rise of Joseph”
The story of Joseph is not a simplistic narrative. It is a profound handbook of life’s lessons and meanings.
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Vayishlach 5776-2015
“Jacob Tarries in Succot”
Jacob had taken an oath to return to his family home in Canaan. And yet, for reasons unknown, Jacob tarries for years in Succot and Shechem before returning home.
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Vayeitzei 5776-2015
“Disclosing Personal Information For Shidduch Purposes”
The issue of relating private information for the sake of marriage is a serious one. The first encounter between Jacob and Rachel reveals some interesting facts and has bearing on this issue.
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Toledot 5776-2015
"Rebecca Inquires of G-d"
The Torah reports that Rebecca seeks an answer for her terrible pains of pregnancy by inquiring of G-d. Who does Rebecca seek and what does she find?
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