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18 articles- Yosef the Righteous Spent 12 Years in PrisonA detailed chronological timeline of Yosef the Righteous's twelve years in prison and his life from age 17 to 30 based on Seder Olam and Rashi.
- Why Did Yosef Not Call HomeAn analysis of why Yosef did not contact Yaakov from Egypt, exploring perspectives from Rav Yoel Bin-Nun and Rav Yaakov Meidan on dreams, family, and repentance
- RecognitionAn exploration of various classical commentaries explaining why Yosef recognized his brothers in Egypt while they failed to recognize him.
- DreamsAn exploration of the four categories of dreams in Jewish thought, their prophetic potential, and traditional responses like fasting and Hatavas Chalom.
- If One Does Not Remember the DreamLearn the procedure for addressing forgotten or ambiguous dreams during the Priestly Blessing and the history of halachic insights revealed through dreams.
- The River the Pot and the Bird Positive Symbols in a DreamAn exploration of the Midrash on Birkat Kohanim, linking the blessing of peace to three symbolic tiers: the home, the local community, and the world at large.
- Dreams in HalachaAn exploration of the halachic validity of oaths made in dreams, featuring rulings from the Shulchan Aruch, Sha”ch, and a responsum from the Chasam Sofer.
- Tzafnas PaneiachAn exploration of the name Tzafnas Paneiach given to Yosef by Pharaoh, featuring thirteen interpretations from Rashi, Medrash, and other classical commentators.
- Slaughtering and ButcheringExplore the linguistic nuances between shechita, tevicha, and zevicha as Rabbi RC Klein analyzes how the Torah distinguishes between ritual and general slaughte
- Eight Questions in Honour of the Eight Days of Chanukah on Parshas MikeitzAn analysis of Parshas Mikeitz exploring how Yoseif's appointment as viceroy was strategically managed by Pharaoh to maintain his own royal authority and status
- Hanukkah and the Number of Words in Parashat MikketzAn exploration of why Parashat Mikketz uniquely lists its word count in the Masorah, examining connections to Hanukkah and historical printing variations.
- King Shlomo’s WisdomAn analysis of King Shlomo's judgment of the two mothers, exploring linguistic nuances, the laws of Yibum, and the nature of the king's divinely granted wisdom.
- Selections from Rabbi Baruch EpsteinInsights from Rabbi Baruch Epstein on Parshat Miketz, covering Yosef's knowledge of 70 languages, his recognition of his brothers, and Reuven's offer of his son
- Selections from Baal haTurimInsights from the Baal HaTurim on Parashat Miketz, exploring why Yosef's brothers failed to recognize him and the contrast between Yosef and Achashverosh.
- The Ohr Hachaim haKodeshAn analysis of the Ohr HaChaim's commentary on Parshas Mikeitz, exploring the significance of the word vayehi, the exile in Egypt, and Yosef's years in prison.
- RABBEINU BACHEYARabbeinu Bacheya explores Joseph's hospitality, his observance of the Sabbath, the discovery of the goblet in Benjamin's bag, and the deeper meaning of the ten
- The Haftorah for Parshat MikeitzA summary of the Haftorah for Parshat Mikeitz from Kings I, featuring King Solomon's dream, his judgment of the two mothers, and a biography of his life and wis
- Understanding the Parsha according to the teachings of the RebbeA collection of insights on Parshat Miketz based on the Lubavitcher Rebbe's Likutei Sichos, addressing Yosef's silence, Pharaoh's dreams, and the word Avrech.
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