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| Art: Dena Ackerman |
Based on Sichos Shabbos Parshat Vayeishev 5751 Lubavitcher Rebbe
Rashi explains the simple reason why the Torah begins to speak of Yehudah in the middle of the story of Yosef. ''To teach us that [Yehudah's] brothers demoted him from his high position.''
However, Rashi does not explain why the entire account of Yehudah and Tamar was recorded here, leading up to the birth of Peretz and Zarach.
However, according to the explanation of the Midrash, we can understand that the account of Yehudah and Tamar was included here to explain the reason why Yosef was sold : because G-d was paving the way for Moshiach.
Thus, before we read of Yosef's enslavement, and the ensuing Egyptian exile, the Torah prefaces ''the cure before the disease'' informing us of G-d's inner intent.
That's funny Annie, it's an Israeli scene, I just got it from Google.
ReplyDeleteI don't know. Maybe Tzfat.
ReplyDeleteIt looks as if it may be Mishkanot Sh'aananim (loosely translated as the "Dwelling places of the Serene") in Jerusalem. (One of the first neighborhoods built outside of the old city walls of Jerusalem)
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It's a good sign Annie :)
ReplyDeleteThe artist is Dena Ackerman. Why not ask her where the scene in the painting is? Her email is DenaArt@gmail.com
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