General Overview: In this week's reading, Vayeishev, Joseph relates
to his brothers his grandiose dreams of greatness, arousing their
jealousy. He is consequently sold into slavery to an Egyptian master.
After defying his Egyptian master's wife, Joseph is thrown into jail,
where he interprets the dreams of Pharaoh's cup-bearer and baker. The
story of Judah and Tamaris also related at length.
Aliya
Summary: Jacob and his family settled in Canaan. Of all his sons, Jacob
favored Joseph, the firstborn of his deceased beloved wife Rachel, and
he made for him a special robe of fine wool. Joseph's brothers were
jealous of the favoritism, and avoided talking to Joseph. Joseph related
to his brothers two dreams he had, both implying that he would
eventually rule over his brothers—and thus increased his brothers' envy
and hatred.
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