Harry’s Video Blog – Children of Israel Are Never Alone – Vayeishev 5776
Joseph is only a teenager when he is sold as a slave. How was he able to develop enough strength of character to pass so many tests while still so young?
Joseph is only a teenager when he is sold as a slave. How was he able to develop enough strength of character to pass so many tests while still so young?
Parshas Vayeishev Dreams feature prominently in our Parsha. The dreams of Joseph that precipitated his slavery in Egypt, the dreams of Pharaoh that needed interpretation, and the dreams of Joseph’s fellow prisoners, that eventually led to his release. The word for dream in Hebrew is “chalom”, spelled chet, lamed, mem. A great Chassidic thinker once…
Think that Yom Kippur is the holiest day on the Jewish calendar? Guess again…
G-d tells Moses that the Jews have built a golden calf. But Moses waits to see it for himself before he breaks the Tablets. Why? Tune in for a novel explanation. View this video directly on VIMEO
The Israelite women donate their copper mirrors for the building of the Tabernacle’s washing basin. But Moses won’t accept the donation until G-d intervenes. What exactly is going on? View this video directly on VIMEO
Harry recalls a memorable conversation with a client. But it’s not as memorable as a conversation between G-d and Moses that took place behind the scenes of this week’s Torah portion. View this video directly on VIMEO