Yehuda’s Descent from his Brothers
Posted onWe begin the story of Yehuda and Tamar by exploring why this episode is placed in the middle of the narrative of the sale of Yosef.
We begin the story of Yehuda and Tamar by exploring why this episode is placed in the middle of the narrative of the sale of Yosef.
Explains Yehuda’s marriage and the significance of the names of his sons.
Analysis of the actions of Er and Onan, the sons of Yehuda, and their punishment.
An explanation of Yehuda’s intentions ,his motivation in being with Tamar, and his mindset at the time.
An exploration of Tamar’s intentions in initiating a relationship with Yehuda.
An explanation of the significance of each of the items Yehuda gave Tamar as collateral.
Examines Yehuda’s judgment that Tamar should be burned.
Speaks about Yehuda’s statement of “tzedakah mimeni”.