Vayeshev. When Communication Fails
Israelis often pride themselves in being direct. In Israeli slang, this is called speaking “doogri”, straight talk. Is this good?
Vayeshev. Would you Kill your Brother?
Joseph made his intentions clear that he wanted to lead the family to a new future. That, it seems, IS a reason to resort to violence
Korach. How to avoid Conflict and Negative Influence
How can we resolve conflict and tension. Three comments by Rashi on the Korach dispute can teach us volumes about our contemporary clashes.