Reflecting Reuven’s Repentance – P. Vayashev and Hanuka too
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Category: Parshat Vayeshev
Tethering Tranquility and Turmoil – P Vayeishev
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The Matriarchs IV – Rachel
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The Matriarchs IV – Rachel
Slander Scrutinized P. Vayeishev
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Moshiach Momentum P. Vayeishev and Chanuka Thoughts
Posted onMoshiach in the Parasha and Chanuka Thoughts
Dreamer Determination
Posted onAn in-depth exploration of the purpose and message of Yosef’s dreams in Parshat Vayeshev.
Fire, Flames and Flax
Posted onThe relationship between Yaakov, Esav, and Yosef, based on the Midrash, and how this Midrash relates to Chanuka.
Secret Of Success
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Image Of Inspiration: Parshat Vayeishev
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In this class (shiur) on Parshat Vayeishev, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the test of Yosef with Potifar’s wife and what Yosef actually saw when he saw the image of his father.
Reuven’s Return
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In this class (shiur) on Parshat Vayeshev, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the return of Reuven to the pit after the brothers sold Yosef and the reasons why he left initially.
Vine Vignette
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In this class (Shiur) on Parshat Vayashev, Mrs. Shira Smiles discusses the dreams of the cup bearer and the baker and Yosef’s interpretation.
Pits Purpose
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On Parshat Vayeshev, Mrs Shira Smiles discusses the connection between the pit that Yosef was thrown into and the holiday of Chanukah.
Curious Cloak
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Soul Searching
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On Parshat Vayeishev, Mrs. Shira Smiles speaks about the three pesukim describing Yosef being lost in Shchem and speaking to a man who directs him to Dotan.
Soul of the Sole
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on Parshat Vayeishev, Mrs. Shira Smiles focuses on a medrash on the sale of Yosef, that says that the brothers used the money they received to buy shoes.
Yehuda’s Admission
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Speaks about Yehuda’s statement of “tzedakah mimeni”.
Fortitude of Tamar
Posted onExamines Yehuda’s judgment that Tamar should be burned.
Yosef’s Dreams
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Mrs. Chana Prero analyzes Yosef’s dreams. (This class, based on classical Biblical commentaries, does not assume any prior knowledge of Hebrew or familiarity with textual study.)
The Collateral
Posted onAn explanation of the significance of each of the items Yehuda gave Tamar as collateral.
Tamar’s Intentions
Posted onAn exploration of Tamar’s intentions in initiating a relationship with Yehuda.
Yehuda’s Intentions
Posted onAn explanation of Yehuda’s intentions ,his motivation in being with Tamar, and his mindset at the time.
The Mistakes of Er and Onan
Posted onAnalysis of the actions of Er and Onan, the sons of Yehuda, and their punishment.
Yehuda’s Marriage
Posted onExplains Yehuda’s marriage and the significance of the names of his sons.
Yehuda’s Descent from his Brothers
Posted onWe begin the story of Yehuda and Tamar by exploring why this episode is placed in the middle of the narrative of the sale of Yosef.
Lessons to Live By
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The final class on the Sale of Yosef, summarizing the lessons that can be gleaned from this poignant section of the Torah.
Measure for Measure
Posted onTalks about the brother’s explanation of Yosef’s absence to their father.Emphasizing how our actions have ramifications.
Symbolism of the Shoe
Posted onPresents a deeper view on why the brothers sold Yosef for a pair of shoes.
The Measure of Life
Posted onTalks about the sweet smelling spices that accompanied Yosef on his way down to Egypt. Emphasizing the lesson that everything Hashem does is clearly measured out.
The Bat Kol
Posted onDiscussing the Bat Kol (Heavenly voice), and what we can learn from our lives with each answer.
Heavenly Messengers
Posted onDiscussing the angel who met Yosef on his way to his brothers, as a representation of all of us.