Famine and yearning
There are three themes in this parasha that I want to describe and interpret. The themes are dreams, hunger, and anger. Dreams set the context for all of the events. The story of Yaakov and Yosef’s lives are seen through the lens of dreams. Yaakov’s journey started with a dream. God spoke to him in Lavan;s house in a dream. He saw the angels again during his return journey. Yosef’s dreams led to his enslavement. In jail, he encountered the dreams of fellow prisoners. Now, the parasha opens with Pharaoh’s dreams and Yosef’s interpretation. Dreams form the broader context for unders...
Source: timesofisrael.com