Harry’s Video Blog – Fathers and Sons – Vayeishev 5774
Joseph faces extraordinary temptation as his master’s wife attempts to seduce him. His father’s image saves him, foreshadowing a later heroic attempt by King David to save his son.
Joseph faces extraordinary temptation as his master’s wife attempts to seduce him. His father’s image saves him, foreshadowing a later heroic attempt by King David to save his son.
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…
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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