Watch a special Torah study from Shabbat, Saturday, December 13.
This week we will learn about dreams, Joseph, his brothers, and the moment they sell him. It is the most dramatic and painful episode between human beings in the entire Bible, and in many ways, one that we are still trying to heal from its consequences today. The Parasha teaches us that dreams are neither good nor bad; it depends on their interpretation and on how we choose to act upon them. The connection to Chanukah is powerful. Both stories move from darkness to light. Joseph is cast into a pit and imprisoned twice, yet in one single moment he rises to become Pharaoh’s deputy. Similarly, Judah the Maccabee and his Hasmonean brothers, fought with perseverance and faith, repelling the spiritual darkness imposed by the Greeks and restoring the light in the Temple through the miraculous hand of God.
We also give thanks that this Chanukah, all the hostages have returned to Israel. Let us pray for the release of the last fallen hostage, Ran Gvili, hy”d. Come and be inspired this Shabbat and Chanukah. Rabbi Gadi Capela