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Posted onExploring the Sale of Yosef through the verses and the commentaries that discuss the first passuk of Parshat Vayeishev.
Exploring the Sale of Yosef through the verses and the commentaries that discuss the first passuk of Parshat Vayeishev.
Describing the unbelievable gifts and characteristics of Yosef Hatzadik (the Righteous).
Exploring the motivations for Jealousy and the antidote for it.
Discussing Yosef’s first dream, the dream of the stalks of wheat.
Explaining the symbolism of Yosef’s second dream, of the sun, moon, and stars.
Discussing how Hashem presents us with goodness, while it often is presented to us in ways we would not imagine.
Discussing the angel who met Yosef on his way to his brothers, as a representation of all of us.
Discussing the Bat Kol (Heavenly voice), and what we can learn from our lives with each answer.
Talks about the sweet smelling spices that accompanied Yosef on his way down to Egypt. Emphasizing the lesson that everything Hashem does is clearly measured out.
Presents a deeper view on why the brothers sold Yosef for a pair of shoes.
Talks about the brother’s explanation of Yosef’s absence to their father.Emphasizing how our actions have ramifications.
The final class on the Sale of Yosef, summarizing the lessons that can be gleaned from this poignant section of the Torah.