Vayeshev – Making of a leader

Why does the Torah stress that Yosef brought a negative report of his brothers to his father? Why does the midrash stress that all of his travails were a result of specifically this negative report? What is the meaning of the brothers’ statement to Yosef, ‘Will you be king over us?’ Why is Yosef held to such a high standard when he asks Pharaoh’s winebearer to remember him?

Find out in this week’s Parsha Podcast.

Running time: 21:44