I discuss the parsha with Rabbi Rabbs Mondays at 7pm PST on my live cam.
I put together these challenges for Rabbi Rabbs:
Rabbi Hershel Rabbs Remer: TONIGHT’S SHOW features a full line-up of topics, including: Lusting after Persian chicks, trashing shrinks and socialized health care, answering your questions from last week’s chat room, and time permitting, discussing Chanukah and cluing Luke Ford in on this week’s parshah.
Parashat Miketz (Genesis 41:1-44:17):
* Gen. 42:24. Joseph weeps. How much easier is it to weep for people than to do something to alleviate their suffering?
* Gen. 42:25. Does Joseph have money put in his brother’s sacks to provide them with the opportunity for atoning for selling him into slavery or to torture them?
* Gen. 42:28. This reminds me of the story of The Count of Monte Cristo. R S.R. Hirsch says: “Joseph wanted the brothers to realize how fully they were in his power and that he could as he pleased with them.”
* Gen. 43:34 Joseph has Benjamin served five times as much as any other brother. Creepy!
* What is the connection, if any, between this week’s parsha and Chanukkah?
* The Somali teen in Portland who was planning a big terror attack on Christmas was named Mohammed Mohammed.
