Yosef in Egypt
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Of Bags and Brothers (Audio)
Rabbi Chanoch Waxman | 24 minutesThe brothers’ sacks should contain grain, or cash, but not both. When they find their money (which Yosef had slipped into the sacks) along with the grain in their sacks, they worry. What is Yosef doing? Does he wish to harshly punish, or to kindly provide a way to achieve atonement? Yosef ultimately demonstrates that pursuing morality trumps realizing dreams.
Tzafnat Pane'ach- The Prince of Egypt
Rabbi Yair Kahnתאריך פרסום: תשסט | | 57 minutes
The story of Yosef is a religious story as well as a human one. It impacts both on the unfolding of Jewish history as well as the realization of Jewish destiny, and contains ethical dilemmas as well as Divine messages. In this shiur, Rabbi Yair Kahn explores the problem of dual loyalty which Yosef faces in Egypt - loyalty to the Egyptians on one hand, and loyalty to his brothers on the other. By exploring this story from a purely human perspective, we can apply its dilemmas and messages to Am Yisrael today as well.
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.
Yaakov and Yosef, Rachel and Israel: Weeping for the Exiled and Hope for Return
Rabbi David SabatoWhat's in a Name?
HaTanakh.com StaffTwo Dreams and Two Solutions
Prof. Jonathan GrossmanWhat is the significance of Yosef's interpretation of the butler and the baker's dreams? We can understand the importance of the interpretation of the butler's dream, because he remembers Yosef, and it is thanks to his mention that Yosef is brought before the Egyptian king. The contribution of the butler's dream to the development of the plot, then, is obvious. His dream plays a role in the providential plan to get Yosef out of prison.
But the baker, too, dreams an unusual dream. His dream is likewise interpreted most accurately by Yosef – however, it seems redundant. The baker's dream and its interpretation play no part in the flow of the events surrounding Yosef, such that if he had not dreamed at all, it would have made no difference to the story. Since it is clear that Yosef's trials and tribulations in Egypt are directed by Divine Providence, we must seek the role of the baker's dream in the overall development of the story of Yosef.
What, then, is the significance of the baker's dream?
Through an examination of the narrative we can learn that it is not a matter of the number of dreams that Yosef interprets correctly, but rather of the fine distinction that he detects between one dream and another, between "Pharaoh will lift up your head" and "Pharaoh will lift up your head from upon you."
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 Interpretation of Pharaoh's Dream
Prof. Jonathan GrossmanWhy was it Yosef's interpretation which Pharaoh was prepared to accept despite the fact that presumably there were people in Egypt officially recognized as professionals in this field? Through a close examination of the story we can see that Yosef recognizes a crucial detail in Pharaoh's dreams which his other advisors missed, and audaciously suggests a solution to the problem that the dreams raise.
What Does the Story of Yosef Come to Teach Us?
Rabbi Elchanan SametWhat is the subject of the story of Yosef and his brothers, and what does it come to teach us? in order to address this question, we examine the schematic structure of this long story, such that we will be able to discern at a glance its major parts and their interrelationship. Through this examination, we learn about the beginning of the exile, and the significance of the Torah's use of the words "these are the generations" in sefer Bereishit. We also notice that the story of Yosef and his brothers is a variation on one of the central themes of the Torah as a whole: sin – punishment – teshuva – redemption. All of these components in this biblical process turn, in our story, on the value of family unity and responsibility for its continued existence.
Of Bags and Brothers
Rabbi Chanoch WaxmanThe brothers’ sacks should contain grain, or cash, but not both. When they find their money (which Yosef had slipped into the sacks) along with the grain in their sacks, they worry. What is Yosef doing? Does he wish to harshly punish, or to kindly provide a way to achieve atonement? Yosef ultimately demonstrates that pursuing morality trumps realizing dreams.
Why did Yosef Hide his Identity from his Brothers?
Rabbi Zeev WeitmanWhy did Yosef hide his identity from his brothers? Why did he not inform Yaakov that he is in Egypt, and instead risks causing significant pain to his father? Why did Yosef place the goblet in Binyamin's sack? Many commentators have grappled with these questions, and this article will explore the various answers, as well as suggesting an alternative idea which provides insight into the reason for Yosef's silence – out of a noble desire to avoid the tearing apart of his father's household.
Template of the Diaspora
Rabbi Dr. Tamir GranotThe Torah devotes some fourteen verses in chapter 47 to a description of Yosef's economic stewardship of Egypt during the years of famine: he purchases tracts of land - and eventually also the people — as servants to Pharaoh, he oversees a resettlement project, etc. We could read the Torah (and in particular, the end of Sefer Bereishit) quite well without this section about Yosef; it is not regarded as a dominant element in our traditional collective perception of Sefer Bereishit and the history of Israel. What is the Torah's point in telling us this story in such painstaking detail?
Through a more thorough examination of the passage in question, against the background of its location and the adjacent sections, may lead us to a different conclusion as to the purpose of the documentation of Yosef's activities in Egypt.
The famine in Egypt, thanks to Yosef's astute analysis and planning, is actually a source of blessing for Ya'akov's family; in the wake of this period the family indeed turns into a national group: "God planned it for the good, in order to bring it about this day that the lives of many people should be saved." Yosef's actions are a central factor in this process, and thus his leadership becomes the basis for the physical creation of Am Yisrael.
Yosef - Trust and Responsibility
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef's Confused Priorities
Rabbi David SilverbergThe Meshech Chochma's Explanation of the Baker in Jail
Reuven WeiserYosef the Provider and a Lesson for Teachers
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef Models Rethinking One's Course
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef's Job Requirements: Intelligence and Wisdom
Rabbi David SilverbergThe Meaning of Menashe's Name
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef and Pharaoh - Integration or Separation of Am Yisrael
Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 30 minutesCrucial to understanding the events of Shemot is understanding what is transpiring at the end of the book of Bereisheet to transform the situation from one of Bnei Yisrale living in comfort to living in slavery. This fascinating shiur examines the dialogues between Pharaoh and Yosef in Parashat Vayechi and reveals a deteriorating relationship between Yosef and Pharaoh at the end of the Book of Bereisheet that involves difficult choices on the part of Yosef and disappointment for Pharaoh. Yosef and his family sought to protect and ensure the continuity of the unique identity of the family - and then nation - of Israel.
Yosef's Appearance to his Father
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef and Honoring Parents
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef's Motives in Fulfilling his Dreams
Wagons for Yaakov - Midrash and Meaning
Rabbi David SilverbergFor You Are Like Pharaoh
Rabbi David SilverbergDid Yosef Change his Plans for the Sake of his Egyptian Servants?
Rabbi David SilverbergWhy did Pharaoh Command Yosef to Send Wagons to Yaakov?
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef's Wagons and Egla Arufa
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef's Zeal in Honoring Yaakov
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef's Choice of Words: Ascend
Rabbi David SilverbergRamses or Ra'amses - Rashi and Ibn Ezra
Rabbi David SilverbergSheep that Egyptians Exchanged for Grain
Rabbi David SilverbergThe Meaning of Yosef Closing Yaakov's Eyes
Rabbi David SilverbergBinyamin Can See that it is I -What is This, and Why Didn't Yosef Contact his Family?
Rabbi David SilverbergYosef Raising his Grandchildren
Rabbi David SilverbergWho is Joseph's Real Father?
Rabbi David Fohrman |When Joseph agrees to bury Jacob in Canaan, Jacob bows to him in relief - why? What was Jacob worried about? In this video, the last of the book of Genesis, Rabbi Fohrman explores Joseph's tension between his commitments to Jacob and Pharaoh, and the meaning of his choice to bury Jacob in Canaan.
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Why Didn't Joseph Write Home?
Rabbi David Fohrman |After Joseph was sold into slavery, why didn't he ever get in touch with his father? In this video, Rabbi Fohrman will help us attempt to look at the story through Joseph's eyes, and explore the possibility that Joseph assumed his father was in on the plot. This new perspective helps us understand Joseph, and also his unique relationship with Pharaoh, who becomes the father figure in Joseph's life.
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The Story of Yosef in Mizmor Shir Hanukkat Habayit (Tehillim 30)
Dr. Avigail Rock | 19 minutesPsalm 30, which is recited during shacharit every day during Chanuka, contains striking parallels to the Yosef narrative. Through a close examination of both texts we can learn about the nature of Chanuka and our relationship with God.
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