Torah Portion “Parashat Vayeshav” (“and he dwelled”) Genesis 37 – 40
From this point on, the story of Jacob becomes the story of Joseph. Joseph is beloved but also hated. He is chosen but also boastful. He suffers wrongly but also succeeds wildly. He is going to
change his family history and even human history.
Jacob loves Joseph more than he loves his other sons, and they have a hard time swallowing it. He becomes his dad’s “Tattle-tale” and informs Jacob of every bad thing the brothers do. In addition, Joseph has dreams that drive his brothers crazy. The brothers, full of hatred and envy, are not willing to listen and accept him. A chasm grows between them.