Vayeshev – Genesis 37:1 – 40:23

Shabbat Shalom and Happy Hanukkah!

What does Hanukkah have to do with the story of Joseph? Portion Vayeshev is read during Hanukkah, and this sheds some light on the holiday. The secret can be found in the brief mention of the dry pit that held Joseph. Listen now for insight into the dry pit and the very soul of the Jewish people.

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