As Yosef arrives in Egypt, the Torah tells us that he was sold to Potifar and that he was a “successful man” (39:2). The context and wording for this statement, however, are very peculiar. The...
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Dvar for Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
The Parsha describes the story of Yosef's deteriorating relationship with his brothers, and their resulting plot to kill him. The brothers ultimately settle on selling him to Ishmaelites – as soon...
Dvar for Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
As Yosef makes his way to Egypt, he establishes himself as a loyal employee of Potifar. The Torah attests that Yosef's boss trusted him with every aspect of life, only having to think about what to...
Dvar for Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
In our Parsha, Vayeshev, Yosef’s brothers are maddened by Yosef’s seemingly insensitive proclamations (in the form of dreams) that they will one day bow to him. The brothers plot to kill him, change...
Dvar for Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
Parshat Vayeshev describes the story of Yosef's deteriorating relationship with his brothers, and their plot to kill him as a result. The Torah tells us that Reuven came to Yosef's rescue and saved...
Dvar for Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
Parshat Vayeshev relays that when Yosef recounted his second dream to his father (of the sun, moon and stars bowing to him), Yakov rebuked him (37:10). As Jonathan Gewirtz asks, why didn’t Yosef...
Dvar for Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
Parshat Vayeshev relates a seemingly disturbing series of events. After telling us that Yosef snitched on his brothers, it says that Yaakov loved Yosef more than all the other brothers and that's...
Dvar for Vayeshev (Genesis 37:1-40:23)
Parshat Vayeshev relays that when Yosef recounted his second dream to his father (of the sun, moon and stars bowing to him), Yakov rebuked him (37:10). As Jonathan Gewirtz asks, why didn’t Yosef...
Daily Aliya for Vayeshev, Shvii (7th Aliya)
Aliya Summary: Two of Pharaoh's officers, his butler and baker, aroused the royal ire and were cast into prison— the same one that Joseph was now administering. One night, they both had odd dreams,...
Daily Aliya for Vayeshev, Shishi (6th Aliya)
Aliya Summary: Joseph was exceedingly handsome, and Potifar's wife was attracted to him. She made many advances on him, but he steadfastly rebuffed her. Eventually she libelously told her husband...