Rick Lupert, a poet, songleader and graphic designer, is the author of 28 books including “God Wrestler: A Poem for Every Torah Portion.” Visit him at www.JewishPoetry.net ...

Talking Parsha - Vayeshev: What did Potiphar's wife really want?? This week, we delved into the well-known narrative of Potiphar's wife and her desire for Yosef.

Peretz and Zerach are both embraced, each playing an important part in Judah’s family. Candle lighting: Vayeshev parsha December 8 at 5:13 p.m.

Knowing this, we ought to consider extra moments of reflection to try to anticipate these ramifications. Candle lighting: Parsha: Vayeishev December 16 at 5:16 p.m.

From parashat Vayeshev until the end of the book of Genesis, the Torah focuses on Joseph and his brothers – Jacob’s sons. It is a long and complicated tale, beginning tragically with Joseph ...

In this week's Torah reading of "Vayeshev", the central figure is Yosef. The Talmud tells us that before the appearance of Mashiach Ben David, there is another one, Mashiach Ben Yosef. Why do we ...

Parshat Vayeshev Deceptions and Higher Callings Tamar Green Eisenstat 10up December 10, 2020 10:44 am ...

In Parshat Vayeishev, dreams are a common theme. Yosef shares his dreams with his brothers; he tells of his family members, in the forms of wheat or the sun moon, and stars, bowing down to him.

We see the cost of unintended consequences in this week’s parsha. Reuven, in an attempt to save Yosef’s life, implores his brothers to place him in a pit instead of killing him (37:22).

From this week’s Torah portion of Vayeshev and until the end of the Book of Genesis, the Torah focuses on the story of Joseph and his brothers. This is a long and unusually complicated story ...