Parashat Vayeshev

Joseph's experience in prison teaches him, and us, that we succeed and flourish when we support those around us.

Joseph teaches us to temper love with a sense of duty and a knowledge of right and wrong.

The brothers could not speak peacefully with Joseph because they allowed their anger and resentment to control them.

Judah merits the position of kingship because of his ability to acknowledge and overcome his mistakes.

Parashat Vayeshev teaches us the importance of ensuring that we enact justice in light of the ease with which our systems of justice can be abused.

The consequences of what we say are extremely far-reaching, demanding that we choose our words carefully.