Pharaoh

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1. The First Dream and Its Interpretation (Part 1)

   Rabbi Yaakov Medan

   The verb that is used to describe Pharaoh when he has an uninterpreted dream is contrasted with the verb used to describe Nevukhadnetzar when he forgets his dream. The commentators debate Daniel’s status as a prophet. This leads to a broader question of prophecy versus prophetic dreams. A prophetic dream includes inner thoughts and subjective interpretations – even when it includes God's word. Prophecy, on the other hand, is solely God's word (although delivered in a style unique to the individual prophet involved), with no mixture of human thoughts. 

2. The First Dream and Its Interpretation (Part 3)

   Rabbi Yaakov Medan

   While Pharaoh’s dreams are a detail in the main story line of Yoseph’s rise to power, the story in Sefer Daniel stresses that God’s interest in communicating with Nevukhadnetzar is the primary purpose of his dreams. Nonetheless, since Nevukhadnetzar is such a sinful person, God cannot communicate with him, and therefore the dream is forgotten and Daniel is necessary. Daniel thanks God both for the content of Nevukhadnetzar’s dream and for revealing it to Daniel. God’s knowledge of man’s secrets is viewed differently by Iyov, who believes this reality damns man to fail in judgement before God – and by David as expressed in Tehillim, who views the knowledge as an opportunity for man to do better.

3. Tzafnat Pane'ach- The Prince of Egypt

   Rabbi Yair Kahn

   תאריך פרסום: תשסט | | 57 minutes

   The story of Yosef is a religious story as well as a human one. It impacts both on the unfolding of Jewish history as well as the realization of Jewish destiny, and contains ethical dilemmas as well as Divine messages. In this shiur, Rabbi Yair Kahn explores the problem of dual loyalty which Yosef faces in Egypt - loyalty to the Egyptians on one hand, and loyalty to his brothers on the other. By exploring this story from a purely human perspective, we can apply its dilemmas and messages to Am Yisrael today as well. 

4. Representing God or Representing Israel

   Rabbi Ezra Bick

   The ten plagues are divided into two parshiot - the first seven in parshat Va'era and the last three in parshat Bo. Is this merely a division of convenience, or is there an important distinction between these two groups of plagues? By closely examining the text surrounding each of the final three plagues, one can gain an understanding of the shift in Moshe's mission. God wants Moshe's personal involvement, and he switches Moshe's role from the representative of the Jewish people, speaking in God's name, to the representative of God Himself.

5. Why Did Moshe Mislead Pharaoh?

   Rabbi Elchanan Samet

   Why did God command Moshe to purposely mislead Pharaoh by requesting that he free the nation of Israel for only three days? Many explanations are suggested, some within the category of apologetic commentary, and another interpretation dealing with the nature of negotiation. 

6. Yosef and Pharaoh - Integration or Separation of Am Yisrael

   Rabbi Jonathan Snowbell | 30 minutes

   Crucial to understanding the events of Shemot is understanding what is transpiring at the end of the book of Bereisheet to transform the situation from one of Bnei Yisrale living in comfort to living in slavery. This fascinating shiur examines the dialogues between Pharaoh and Yosef in Parashat Vayechi and reveals a deteriorating relationship between Yosef and Pharaoh at the end of the Book of Bereisheet that involves difficult choices on the part of Yosef and disappointment for Pharaoh. Yosef and his family sought to protect and ensure the continuity of the unique identity of the family - and then nation - of Israel. 
    

7. Yaakov's Blessing to Pharaoh - the Nile?

   Rabbi David Silverberg

8. A Quick Look at Parshat Yitro - Moshe's Sons and Yitro's Visit

   Rabbi Ezra Bick | 15 minutes

   We look at the names of Moshe's sons and their significance in the stories of Moshe, with some midrashic takes on Pharaoh wanting to kill Moshe.

   We also have a look at Yitro's visit and his reaction to hearing about the miracles in Egypt and at the Splitting of the Sea. Is he happy, or does his skin crawl at the news - or both?