Parashah Roundup: Vayeshev 5768

by Steve Brizel

Yaakov and the Life of a Tzadik

R. Shlomo Wolbe zt"l explains that a Tzadik's life is always busy: link (DOC>

R. Yerucham of Mir in Daas Torah (as prepared by Eliezer Kwass) shows us how Yaakov surmounted life's travails: link

Yaakov and Yosef's Brothers

R. Yitzchak Etzshalom discusses the fullfillment and interpretation of dreams and prophecy: link

R. Yaakov Horowitz explains the deeper meaning behind the coat of many colors that Yaakov gave to Yosef: link

R. Jonathan Sacks tells us why Yaakov refused to be comforted after the sale of Joseph: link

R. Avigdor Nevenazal proves how proper Midos are learned from observing the actions of Joseph and his brothers: link

R. Yaakov Medan compares both the pshat and Midrashic approaches in investigating Joseph's encounter with his brothers: link

R. Yain Kahn explores the conflicts between the views of Joseph and his brothers in light of modern ideological conflicts within the Jewish world: link

R. Zev Leff analyzes the relationship between Yosef and his brothers. link

Yosef HaTzadik

R. Berel Wein explores how Joseph resistance to the tempations of the moment is a hallmark of a committed Jewish life: link

R. Shlomo Riskin explores the relationship between Yosef, Channukah and the individual and communal struggles against succumbing to the immoral: link

R. Yissachar Frand tells us why the Yetzer Tov is not a Noodnik and about the historical significance of the interpretation of dreams: link

The Teshuvah of Reuven

R. Mordechai Willig demonstrates how both a FFB and BT can learn from the teshuvah of Reuven: link

The Teshuvah of Yehudah

R. Asher Brander shows us how Yehudah's teshuvah was instrumental in his shevet becoming the source for Jewish political leadership: link