The Rabbis call Joseph "Yoseph HaTzaddik" because he resists the seduction of Mrs. Potiphar. What can we learn from this story?
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#39 | Genesis ch.38 - Yehuda & Tamar and the Lessons of Responsibility
Why is a random story about Yehudah and his daughter-in-law inserted into the Joseph saga?Why did Yehudah visit a prostitute?And what did Tamar teach Yehuda that changed the course of the family - and Jewish history?
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#38 | Genesis ch.37 - Joseph: Dreams and Vision
Would you kill someone because of their dreams?Why are the brothers so agitated, so aggravated by Joseph's dreams?
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#37 | Genesis ch.36 - The Kingdom of Edom
Before we leave Esav we list his extensive progeny - children, military generals and kings. Esav would appear to have a kingdom that is fully formed, way before Israel become a nation. And that might be the point!I referenced this article in the podcast https://www.alexisrael.org/single-post/2019/12/12/vayishlach-insignificant-verses-really
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#36 | Genesis ch.35 - Twelve Tribes
In this chapterYaakov and family return to Beit El to fulfil Yaakov's vowYaakov's name-change is ratified by GodRachel goes into labor and dies in childbirth. Benjamin is born. The 12th son.Reuven's sin.In our podcast today, we weave these episodes into a single story.
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