Miketz

Yossi Feintuch: The Pharaoh’s last worry was the loss of meat as food

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Ancient Egypt’s staple food, which is constantly featured on the main stage in this weekly Torah portion, Miketz, was essentially plant-based, or vegetarian. It is no wonder, therefore, why the Pharaoh went right to sleep after he first woke up following his first dream…

Yossi Feintuch: In appointing Joseph as his viceroy, the Pharoh evinces proper governance‏‏

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Beginning with the Pharaoh in this weekly Torah portion, Miketz, we see how good and effective leaders appoint the right people to serve national causes in a way that is divorced from any partisan or prejudiced considerations. The Pharaoh is a trailblazer in setting this exemplary pattern of governance