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Vayeishev #2
Vayieshev
The
torah (37;8) relates that Yosef’s brothers hated him because of his dreams.
However, why exactly did they hate him because of his dreams? They should have
either felt bad for him if they thought he wasn’t going to become a ruler-or
respected him if they did!
Additionally,
since Yosef’s dreams were real (as he became the ruler over Egypt), then why was
he punished through slavery?
since Yosef’s dreams were real (as he became the ruler over Egypt), then why was
he punished through slavery?
Furthermore, since
the brothers treated him negatively when the dreams were real–why didn’t
they receive a harsh punishment?
Rabbi Yochanan Zweig explains that the
Medresh Tanchuma states that 3 people are considered trustworthy: A wealthy man
that gives an appropriate amount charity, a poor man who doesn’t take things for
himself when trusted to watch over them and a young man who lives in a place
with a lot of licentiousness but abstains from sexual relationships. Out of the
3 people, the Medresh states that the one who abstains from sexual relationships
is considered the most righteous-and that what Yosef (see:
39;8-9).
However, how are these things connected to trustworthiness? For
example, how does abstaining from sexual relationships in a place full of
licentiousness show trustworthiness?
the brothers treated him negatively when the dreams were real–why didn’t
they receive a harsh punishment?
Rabbi Yochanan Zweig explains that the
Medresh Tanchuma states that 3 people are considered trustworthy: A wealthy man
that gives an appropriate amount charity, a poor man who doesn’t take things for
himself when trusted to watch over them and a young man who lives in a place
with a lot of licentiousness but abstains from sexual relationships. Out of the
3 people, the Medresh states that the one who abstains from sexual relationships
is considered the most righteous-and that what Yosef (see:
39;8-9).
However, how are these things connected to trustworthiness? For
example, how does abstaining from sexual relationships in a place full of
licentiousness show trustworthiness?
Additionally,
why is one who abstains from sexual relationships considered the most
trustworthy? People are more interested in money-so one who gives money or
doesn’t steal from others should be considered more trustworthy!?!
why is one who abstains from sexual relationships considered the most
trustworthy? People are more interested in money-so one who gives money or
doesn’t steal from others should be considered more trustworthy!?!
Rabbi
Yochanan Zweig explains that the poor person understands that just because he’s
required to watch an item doesn’t mean it belongs to him. Similarly, when one
borrows money from another the money doesn’t belong to the borrower as he is
required to pay back. Rabbi Zweig explains that a trustworthy person is one who
never misappropriates things in which aren’t his-he realizes what belongs to
others. Similarly, Rabbi Zweig explains that many people demand respect for
things in which Hashem gave them and therefore really doesn’t belong to them.
For example, people who are naturally intelligent get respected for their
smarts even though it came to them naturally without needing to put forth any
effort. However, people should only be given respect for things in which they
received through putting forth effort–for otherwise they did nothing to deserve
the honor.
Yochanan Zweig explains that the poor person understands that just because he’s
required to watch an item doesn’t mean it belongs to him. Similarly, when one
borrows money from another the money doesn’t belong to the borrower as he is
required to pay back. Rabbi Zweig explains that a trustworthy person is one who
never misappropriates things in which aren’t his-he realizes what belongs to
others. Similarly, Rabbi Zweig explains that many people demand respect for
things in which Hashem gave them and therefore really doesn’t belong to them.
For example, people who are naturally intelligent get respected for their
smarts even though it came to them naturally without needing to put forth any
effort. However, people should only be given respect for things in which they
received through putting forth effort–for otherwise they did nothing to deserve
the honor.
Further,
Rabbi Zweig explains that Yosef’s dreams about becoming a ruler showed that he
had great potential. However, the problem was that Yosef wanted recognition before he utilized his full potential.
Rabbi Zweig explains that the brothers believed the dreams but they weren’t
required to respect him before he put forth the effort. In fact, Rabbi Zweig
explains that the biggest flaw in a leader is misappropriating things and
thinking that everything belongs to them. Therefore, the brothers went against
Yosef because he could have destroyed the nation with his original attitude of
demanding respect. Thus, they didn’t need to be harshly punished as they were
looking out for the best of the nation.
Rabbi Zweig explains that Yosef’s dreams about becoming a ruler showed that he
had great potential. However, the problem was that Yosef wanted recognition before he utilized his full potential.
Rabbi Zweig explains that the brothers believed the dreams but they weren’t
required to respect him before he put forth the effort. In fact, Rabbi Zweig
explains that the biggest flaw in a leader is misappropriating things and
thinking that everything belongs to them. Therefore, the brothers went against
Yosef because he could have destroyed the nation with his original attitude of
demanding respect. Thus, they didn’t need to be harshly punished as they were
looking out for the best of the nation.
Similarly,
Rabbi Zweig explains that Yosef was punished with slavery because he was
endangering the whole nation with his great potential combined with his bad
attitude of demanding respect.
Rabbi Zweig explains that Yosef was punished with slavery because he was
endangering the whole nation with his great potential combined with his bad
attitude of demanding respect.
Lastly,
Rabbi Zweig explains that one who refrains from sexual relationships in a place
full of licentiousness is considered more trustworthy than one who gives
money or doesn’t steal the property of others. The reasoning for this is
that one who performs acts of licentiousness all day betrays Hashem as He gave
them their body. Therefore, when Yosef told Potifara’s wife that he didn’t want
to have a sexual relationship with her he was saying that he didn’t want to be
part of her betraying Hashem and her husband (see: 39;8-9). Therefore, Rabbi
Zweig explains that one who refrains from licentiousness in a corrupt
environment is considered the most trustworthy of all.
Rabbi Zweig explains that one who refrains from sexual relationships in a place
full of licentiousness is considered more trustworthy than one who gives
money or doesn’t steal the property of others. The reasoning for this is
that one who performs acts of licentiousness all day betrays Hashem as He gave
them their body. Therefore, when Yosef told Potifara’s wife that he didn’t want
to have a sexual relationship with her he was saying that he didn’t want to be
part of her betraying Hashem and her husband (see: 39;8-9). Therefore, Rabbi
Zweig explains that one who refrains from licentiousness in a corrupt
environment is considered the most trustworthy of all.
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