Vayigash: Joseph – Economic Genius or Tyrannical Leader?
In this week’s Pardes from Jerusalem podcast on parshat Vayigash, Neima Novetsky looks at the question of why the Torah elaborates about Joseph’s economic policies…
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The Parsha Discussion: Vayeshev — The Temptation of Joseph
The Pardes Parsha Discussion is a new weekly series by faculty member Rabbi Alex Israel, designed to stimulate discussion around the Shabbat table, especially with…
Miketz: Joseph: A Model of Leadership
Rabbi Meir Schweiger examines the opening section of the parsha which deals with Joseph’s interpretation of Pharaoh’s dreams. He explores the various qualities that Joseph exhibits…
Vayeshev: Joseph’s Talent
Why was Joseph’s life so turbulent? Joseph’s flaw and his personal challenge is his vanity. The events of his life cultivate an appreciation that his…
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9Adar Curriculum: Conflict Resolution in Bible and Fairy Tales
Joseph and Cinderella Grade Time 9Adar Conflict Resolution and Purim 3-5 40-45 min Driving question How can we solve a conflict when…
5775 — Vayigash: Tears of Reunion
In this week’s podcast, Rabbi Alex Israel discusses parshat Vayigash and the emotional reunion of Joseph with his father Jacob. The Torah describes their tearful…
Hanukah & Parshat Miketz – Joseph’s Ambivalence
Joseph is a rather enigmatic character. He raises key questions about Jewish identity, not unfamiliar to the modern ear. Is he Jewish or is he…
5774 — VaYeshev: The Brothers’ conflict
Rabbi Daniel Roth discusses parsha VaYeshev. For more information on the Pardes Center for Judaism and Conflict Resolution, please see pcjcr.pardes.org Please let us know your…
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What do you do when life throws you a curve ball and seems to move in a direction all its own, a direction that you…