Tag: Joseph

  • Leadership Has to Be Earned

    Reuben should have been the leader of the brothers but failed. He meant well but was lacking in judgement. Judah will become the leader due to his judgement.

  • The Imperfection of Joseph

    In this week’s portion we see that Joseph is Jacob’s favorite son. Joseph flaunts his status in front of his brothers. He will have to learn humility the hard way.

  • The 10 Martyrs & the Sale of Joseph

    פרשת דברים / ז’ באב תשפ”ב

    On the 9thof Av we recall the story of the 10 rabbis murdered by the Romans. The reason that the Romans give for why they murdered the 10 rabbis is the sale of Joseph by the brothers. What is interesting is that this was a sin of man against fellow man, not against God.