by RabbiOlivier | Dec 8, 2017 | Torah Reflections
Vayeshev Genesis 37:1 – 40:23 Embracing Imbalance Vayeishev, the name and first word of this week’s Torah portion has caused much ink to be spilled. Vayeishev is translated in English to mean: “And he settled,” referring to Jacob finally settling down “in the...
by RabbiOlivier | Dec 5, 2015 | Torah Reflections
Vayeishev Genesis 37:1 – 40:20 The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Joseph Meet Joseph. Joseph is Jacob’s favorite son, to whom he gave the famous coat of many colors. Though we meet him at seventeen as our Torah portion opens, Joseph is described as a lad, a...
by RabbiOlivier | Dec 16, 2011 | Adult Learning, Torah Reflections
Parashah (portion) Vayeishev – The Best Thing That Ever Happened to Joseph Genesis 37:1 – 40:23 Meet Joseph. Joseph is Jacob’s favorite son, to whom he gave the famous coat of many colors. Though we meet him at seventeen as our Torah portion opens, Joseph...