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Parshas Vayeishev

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Parshas Vayeishev (5773)
By Mordechai Dolinsky

It is awesomely difficult to comprehend the simple understanding of the pasuk 37:20—how the breothers of Yosef hated him to the point of wanting to actually commit him to the death penalty.

Yosef acted towards them in a way which appeared cold, aggressive, full of false pride and animosity; criminal to act this way towards any human and to brothers, the foundation of Klal Yisroel, a nation of love, concern and care this is unforgivable……

Have a meaningful Chanukah and a wonderful Shabbos.

Parshas Vayeishev (5772)

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Parshas Vayeishev (5772)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

The wife of Potifar with her false accusations against Yosef HaTzaddik recognized in him true traits for his potential to reach heights of greatness and by having him imprisoned, a situation of the epitome of lowness, meant to sabotage any hope for the realization of his potential. As it turned out his imprisonment turned out to be the tool by which he reached the greatest level that a person could reach, second only to Paroah. Rabos machshavos b’lev ish…. The goyim through the generations attempt to destroy us and the Torah and it turns out to be the source of our greatest glory.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.

Parshas Vayeishev (5771)

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Parshas Vayeishev (5771)
by Mordechai Dolinsky

It was always difficult to understand Yosef’s mission to his brothers.  He knew the hatred they had and when he couldn’t find them he kept searching!!  Then the insight came –“…he was rectifying the default in the brotherly relationship by his negative reports to his father concerning them.  He was demonstrating his remorse by putting his life on the line; as it actually turned out.

Being sensitive to feeling for others, especially for relatives, is a top priority.

Have a wonderful Shabbos.