Sarah and Jason discuss Vayigash, the eleventh portion of the Torah, which continues the story of Joseph in Egypt, revealing his identity to his brothers and welcoming them to settle in Egypt. How do we think Pharaoh and Joseph fared in managing the famine? What was Joseph’s original plan before he was overcome with emotion? Why is this pharaoh seemingly a good guy? And what are our favorite family reunion stories?

Check out the chapters below:

(0:00 ) Introduction

(1:55 ) Portion Summary

(8:00 ) Discussion Begins - Evaluating Pharaoh and Joseph

(10:12 ) Joseph and G-d’s plan

(15:21 ) Family Reunion Drama

(20:44 ) Playing Favorites 

(27:20 ) Good Pharaoh

(33:32 ) Pyramid Digression

(34:59 ) A clue on the Torah’s origin

(38:50 ) Holiday and Calendar Alignments

(43:04 ) Sponsorship and Wrap-Up