4. Be kind to yourself. Speaking badly even about yourself is unethical.
הלכות שמירת הלשון The Parasha informs us: “All of Yaakov’s progeny numbered seventy souls; and Yosef was in Egypt. Yosef died, and all…
Our Parasha is the last of the Book of Genesis. The death of Yaacov represents the end of an era.…
The Parasha starts by saying; “Yaakov lived in the land of Egypt seventeen years; and the days of Yaakov, the…
The Parasha starts by saying; “Yehuda approached him [Yosef] and said, ‘If you please, my lord, may your servant speak…
After Yosef revealed himself to his brothers, the Parasha recounts the emotions Yaakov faced when told: “They went up from…
the Torah relates that Yosef had two sons during the seven years of abundance: “And he called the name of…
When we Kindle the Menorah, we all say: “We kindle these lights [to commemorate] The saving acts, miracles, and wonders…
The Verse states: ”and Yisrael loved Yosef more than all of his sons, because he was a child of his…
The second Verse of the Parasha states: “These are the descendants of Yaakov Yosef.” Behold, Yaakov had twelve children and…
The Verses recount: “That very night he arose, and took his two wives, his two maidservants, and his eleven children,…