Posts Tagged: Joseph egypt
Why Joseph in Egypt Was a Great Politician
In the Torah, Joseph (Yosef) comes across as a consummate politician. It starts off with the way he deals with his brothers, who have come...
The Story of Joseph, Hanukkah — and Finding the Light
Although ancient Egypt and ancient Greece coexisted for well over a millennium, they were different in almost every respect. Egyptian civilization emerged at the dawn...
The Torture of Being a Righteous Man
When looking at the lives of the Avot -- the three forefathers of the people of Israel -- it is remarkable to note that not one of them was...
Leaders Must Be Honest, Above All to Themselves
The great leaders know their own limits. They do not try to do it all themselves. They build teams. They create space for people who...
A Real Leader Is One Who Repents
I was once present when the great historian of Islam, Bernard Lewis, was asked to predict the course of events in the Middle East. He...
Disguise and the Mending of Identity
Joseph is now the ruler of Egypt. The famine he predicted has come to pass. It extends beyond Egypt to the land of Canaan. Seeking...
