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The Power of Tamar
Dec 16, 2022 By Aaron Leven | Commentary | Vayeshev
Parashat Vayeshev begins our four-week journey through the story of Yosef. Yosefβs narrative, perhaps the most developed and detailed character arc outside of Mosheβs, is one of growth, reconciliation, and redemption. And yet, in the very middle of our parashah, we confront the deeply problematic story of Yehudah and Tamar. For many readers, this is a challenging story. Why is it placed in the middle of the parashah? How are we supposed to feel about the characters? Does the story have anything to teach us?
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