Vayeishev – Strange Paths to Redemption (Rebroadcast)

Parshas Vayeishev marks the dramatic descent of Joseph, from Jacob’s favorite son to alleged attempted rapist languishing in an Egyptian prison. In retrospect, this Parsha tells the beginning of the founding of the Jewish nation and the back story to the nation’s most prestigious family. The topics discussed in this episode: Jacob’s Favoritism towards Joseph – [0:00]; Joseph’s Dreams of Grandeur and the Prophecy in Dreams – [6:09]; Jacob’s Response to Joseph’s dreams – [16:55]; The Brothers Betray Joseph – [18:52]; Reuben and Judah try to save Joseph – [27:20]; Joseph’s Descent into Egypt; Judah is Demoted; the Episode of Judah and Tamar – [31:00]; Joseph in Egypt; His Resistance to Sin – [49:42]; Joseph is Framed and Imprisoned – [55:33]; Joseph Relies on the Cupbearer – [1:01:22]. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Please consider sponsoring a podcast by making a donation to help fund our Jewish outreach and educational efforts at https://www.torchweb.org/support.php . Thank you! Contact: Website: RabbiWolbe.com; Twitter: @RabbiWolbe; Facebook: Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe; Email: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com. Please SUBSCRIBE, RATE and REVIEW all my podcasts on iTunes, Android, and Stitcher: Podcasts Links: This Jewish Life – A Podcast About Jewish Philosophy: Apple Podcasts , Android , Stitcher ; The Jewish History Podcast – The podcast telling the Remarkable story of the Jewish Peoples: Apple Podcasts , Android , Stitcher ; The Parsha Podcast – A Weekly podcast of analyzing and Exploring the Parsha: Apple Podcasts , Android , Stitcher ; TORAH 101 – A Podcast about the Divinity of Torah and the relationship between the Written and Oral Torah: Apple Podcasts , Android , Stitcher ; Eternal Ethics – The Pirkei Avos Podcast : Apple Podcasts , Android , Stitcher .