Parshat Shavua
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Lessons
Haftarah
A: Zecharia chap. 2-3-4;
AS: Zecharia chap. 2-3-4;
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The Many Implications of Shever
In the middle section of Parashat Miketz, that root is “shever.” Not only is it used many times, but it is also used with different meanings. We will take a look at several of the contexts and learn more about this important and versatile root. -
Diaspora Is Affliction (Even When You're Rich)
An explanation of why Yosef referred to Egypt as the "land of my affliction" even when he was one of the most powerful and wealthy individuals living there. (Hint: It's connected to the fact that Egypt is not Israel) -
A Sweet Change of Pace
The Torah teaches that the second time the brothers came down to Mitzrayim, Yaakov told them to bring treats from Eretz Yisroel with which to woo Pharoah. Of course, they had no chocolate to bring, but we can discuss a different royal treat that the Aztecs considered a royal beverage. -
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Three Approaches to Dreams
A shiur by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks ZT"L for the weakly Torah reading of "Miketz".
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