Into the Verse - A Parsha Podcast
Parshat Vayeshev: What Was Jacob Thinking?
Dec 5, 2023
Examining Jacob's decision to send Joseph to his brothers, the podcast hosts discuss the potential dangers of unsupervised siblings and explore the symbolism of the ox in Joseph's story. They analyze the root cause of the brothers' animosity towards Joseph, reflect on missed opportunities for reconciliation, and highlight the power of acts of kindness in resolving conflicts and repairing relationships.
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- Recognizing the true source of anger is crucial for repairing broken relationships.
- Acts of kindness and understanding can potentially mend broken relationships.
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The Misdirected Anger of Joseph's Brothers
The podcast discusses how the brothers in the story of Joseph misdirect their anger towards Joseph instead of their father, Jacob. It suggests that Jacob sends Joseph to his brothers in the hope that they will realize their anger is misplaced and direct it towards Jacob instead. The story highlights the common tendency to scapegoat others and emphasizes the importance of recognizing the true source of anger in order to repair broken relationships.
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