Yosef's Dreams
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"There Is None So Wise and Knowing As You"
Rabbi Amnon BazakAll the dreams associated with Joseph come in pairs; Joseph dreamed two dreams, the butler and the baker's dreams complement each other, and Pharaoh dreams two dreams. The development of the dreams lies in the contrast of each pair, and the three pairs can be viewed as one system. The two initial pairs prepare Joseph for his meetings with Pharaoh, and provided him with the ability to interpret Pharaoh's dreams.
The Story of Yosef: A Fresh Look
Rabbi Dr. Daniel Tropperתאריך פרסום: תש"ע | | 58 minutes
Two main moral questions arise from the story of Yosef and his brothers: Why doesn't Yosef contact his father? Why does he have to put his brothers through all the cruelty? This shiur examines the story of Yosef from a psychological perspective, by closely examining the characters and personalities of Yaakov, Yosef, and the brothers. Examining the story from this perspective sheds light on the reasons behind the actions and emotions of the characters, and teaches a lesson about the tremendous impact parents have on the development of their children, which ultimately influences the continuity of Am Yisrael.
Did Joseph Forgive his Brothers?
Dr. Ruth Walfishתאריך פרסום: תש"ע | |
Much thought has been devoted to the question of what Yosef wished to accomplish by his manipulation of his brothers. In this class we will explore the question of how Yosef felt towards his brothers, during and after his interaction with them in Egypt. Was Yosef able to put aside his hard feelings and really forgive them for the terrible deeds they had done to him? How did the brothers feel towards Yosef after he revealed himself to them? Our answers will be based both on close textual reading, as well as on an exploration of the emotional and psychological components of forgiveness.
Yosef - Tanakh Profiles
Rabbi Jonathan MishkinThe Meaning of Yosef's Dreams
Rabbi Elchanan SametWhat is the meaning behind Yosef's dreams? Why were two different dreams necessary? Did these dreams come true? What is the symbolism of the prostration? Through a close examination of the text we conclude that the double dream, with its seemingly repeated message, is in fact preparing him for a double mission with regard to his family – on the one hand, economic survival; on the other hand, spiritual survival.
Yosef and Chanuka
Rabbi Mordechai FriedmanWhat is the connection between the story of Yosef and Chanuka?
Yosef's ability was not only to dream and see the hand of Hashem, but to profoundly affect those around him with the sublimity of God.
The events of Chanuka occurred after the period of prophecy and supernatural events.The war in which "the many fell to the hands of the few," although extraordinary, was not a supernatural occurrence. It was the unique ability of the Chashmonaim to recognize, interpret and more importantly, to effectively relate to the populace that this was truly the workings of God.
Like a dream occurring in the sleeping conscience of a person, the glowing flames of the menora were, at first, a hidden event. And like the dreams encountered by Yosef, the events of Chanuka required interpreters, advertisers and inspirators to act as conduits to the souls of the people. Yosef and the Chashmonaim were illuminators of the will of Hashem.
Yosef and his Brothers: Choice and Rejection
Rabbi Menachem LeibtagThe rejection and choice of sons is a theme throughout the book of Breisheet. This principle may have guided the Yosef's brothers to reject him by selling him into slavery. Likewise, this principle may explain why Yosef never contacted his father – an understanding that he was the rejected son.
When his brothers come to Egypt, Yosef realizes that this is not the case. As his dreams told him, he must be a leader to his brothers: bring them to repent and reunite his shattered family.
The Meaning of Yosef's Estrangement
Rabbi Yaakov MedanMany commentators discuss Yosef's estrangement from his brothers and the great severity with which he treats them up until them moment when he reveals his identity. This issue leads naturally to another question: why did Yosef not send word to his father, the moment that he rose to his elevated position in Egypt, telling him that he was still alive? Why did he allow his father to suffer such profound anguish and mourning for his son for an additional nine years? Through a close examination of the narrative, we can see Yosef's estrangement from his brothers as arising from his desire to test their repentance for the sin of having sold him, and that the brothers' actions - and particularly those of the two leaders, Reuven and Yehuda - are influenced and dictated by the sin of selling Yosef and the need to atone for it. Our impression is that the ultimate structure of the family and the fate of the brothers depends on their repentance being accepted. We also learn about the nature of dreams and Yosef's understanding of his dreams as Divine messages of spiritual leadership and spiritual responsibility.
Yosef: Dreamer and Interpreter
Rabbi Dr. Tamir GranotHow did Yosef succeed in interpreting Pharaoh's dreams? What is the key to their interpretation? By noticing the discrepancies between Pharaoh's original dreams and the versions he recounts to Yosef, we understand the way in which Yosef utilizes these differences to prove his great wisdom to Pharaoh. We also notice that Pharaoh's dreams resulted in a transformative process for Yosef by shedding light on his own dreams.
Reuven's (Midrashic) Dream Interpretation
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef's Dreams - Lack of Tact
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef's Dreams and Prophecies of Rebuke
Rabbi David SilverbergRav Lichtenstein on Yaakov's Prudent Restraint
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef's Humility
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef's Dreams of Unity - Avoiding Edom's Fate
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef's Prophetic Dreams
Rabbi David SilverbergWhy Were Yosef's Dreams Different than Pharaoh's?
Rabbi David SilverbergWho is Yosef's Wife Osnat?
Rabbi David SilverbergHow Yosef Descended Through a Dream and Rose through a Dream
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef's Motives in Fulfilling his Dreams
Did Yosef Change his Plans for the Sake of his Egyptian Servants?
Rabbi David SilverbergR. Yosef Bekhor Shor
Dr. Avigail RockR. Yosef of Orléans, (northern France) was a 12th-century exegete who has become known through the generation as Ri Bekhor Shor. He was a Tosafist, a student of Rabbeinu Tam, and he was influenced mainly by Rashi’s commentary and the commentaries of Mahari Kara and the Rashbam. Like his predecessors Mahari Kara and Rashbam, he was a member of the peshat school. It appears that Ri Bekhor Shor forges a path that is a middle way between Rashi and the pursuers of the peshat. These are his major exegetical principles:
- Ri Bekhor Shor aims to explain the verses without non-biblical information; however, when the derash is appropriate for explaining the peshat and for the general context of verses, or when one may explain it as being in keeping with biblical reality, he will not hesitate to bring a midrash.
- The Torah does not provide superfluous information. All information provided is in fact essential.
- Verses should be explained within their specific context, a reverse method to the foreshadowing principle of Rashbam.
- Verses should be explained based on understanding the state of mind of the human actors.
- Verses should be explained according to the reality of the biblical era.
- God directs the world in a natural way as much as possible, and the use made of miracles is the absolute minimum.
- An expansive and consistent approach to the question of the reasons of mitzvot.
- In the Peshat vs. Halakha discussion, Ri Bekhor Shor is closer to Rashi’s approach with exception in which he explains the verses according to a Peshat that differs from Halakha.
- A tendency to counteract Christian interpretations of the Torah.
Vayeshev: Sibling Rivalry
Rabbi Jay KelmanYosef Reveals His Identity
Rabbi Gad EldadThe story of Yosef and his brothers takes a surprising turn when Yosef reveals himself to his brothers. Just when it seems that Yosef wishes to permanently cut himself off from his brothers, and when he manages to get his hands on Binyamin, he finally reveals his identity, and everything appears to work out well. What did Yosef see at this time to make this sharp turn? And why did his brothers later fear that he would seek revenge after Yaakov's death?
The Bible creates a parallel between he passage at the end of the book in which Yosef's dreams are fulfilled and the passage in which he reveals his identity, and seeks to hint that the story of Yosef and his brother is a drama of errors. The brothers erred in their false suspicion of Yosef, while Yosef erred in his maintaining an estranged attitude for such a long time. He should have ended that earlier, thereby sparing everyone, and especially his father, unnecessary grief.
Vayigash - The Minister of Bread and the Destiny of Yosef
Rabbi Chanoch Waxman | 38 minutesIn this shiur, we will discuss the speech of Yosef. Normally people look at the beginning of the Parasha - Yehuda’s speech, but this week we examine something a bit less looked-at:Yosef’s response.
A question central tp the claim of Yosef is: to what extent does Yosef truly believe it when he says "It is God who sent you?" Does he just say this as part of a sense of personal destiny, or to make the brothers feel better?
We look at a parallel scene in Vayehi that takes place after Yaakov’s death, and find a chiastic structure relating to the dreams - with a reversal of events that Yosef recognizes in his own life.
"And Yisrael Loved Yosef"
Rabbi Shimon KleinThe story of Yosef and his brothers is a dark and painful episode in the history of the Jewish People. A son is sent by his father to his brothers, and they conspire to kill him. Eventually, they decide to sell him instead. How are we to understand the brothers’ conduct? And what is Yosef’s role in what takes place? In this shiur, we will examine the verses closely and try to attain deeper insight into Yosef, the brothers, and what really happened.