Miketz

Can we do תפילות prayers for:

The Messianic Israel Alliance

That also through them The האור Light, רפואה The Healing and The ואהבה Love of ישועת יהוה Yeshuath YHWH may come back to הארץ The Land of Israel?

 

Upcoming Events Congregation Leadership Workshop March 22-25 Watertown, Tennessee Boot Camp 2 June 28 - July 3 Knoxville, Tennessee January 28-30 Henderson, Nevada Join teachers Daniel Botkin, John Conrad, Rico Cortes, Scott Diffenderfer, Hale Harris, Wally Smith, local worship teams, and other believers for our first southwestern regional conference! [Learn More]		Miketz Genesis 41:1 to 44:17 Celebrate Hanukkah Tonight! The MIA is blessed to be able to celebrate Hanukkah focused upon the lampstand, Yeshua - the Light of the World! Dr. Holisa Alewine will lead us through her awesome and deep study on The Creation Gospel over two days with a bonus offering of The Spirit Filled Family on day three. Messianic musician Mason Clover will lead us in worship. We will have presentation dances, Torah readings, and good fellowship as well. Come tonight and join us for the Feast of Dedication as we lift up the Light of the World and bask in His goodness. [Discover More] Miketz | Genesis 41:1 to 44:17 Sheepfold Gleanings | Español by Carl & Julie Parker Waters in the Wilderness Torah Explorers (¡en Español!) by Natan Lawrence Torah and Glory School by Hutch Church Click Titles To Read! About The Commentaries Traditional Judaism follows a yearly Torah and Haftarah reading cycle in which the Torah (the First Five Books of Scripture) is divided into weekly portions that have an accompanying excerpt from one of the Prophetic books that relates to the theme being presented. As Believers in Messiah Yeshua, we also include portions from the New Testament, so that we will be reading form the whole counsel of our Father's Holy Word. Each of these portions contain several chapters. Since each parashah contains untold numbers of nuggets of truth, it is impossible for any one person to present all of the truths in one weekly volume. As we go through the annual cycle, we find new, encouraging, and inspiring bits of truth. Each commentator brings different aspects to light, and we encourage open discussion on biblical passages, and thus the views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Messianic Israel Alliance or its members and affiliates.
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Shabbat Shalom & Pray For Rain in Israel!!!

Can we do תפילות prayers for:

CFOIC Heartland

That also through them The האור Light, רפואה The Healing and The ואהבה Love of ישועת יהוה Yeshuath YHWH may come back to הארץ The Land of Israel?

 

Please Pray for Israel! Father God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, we call upon You to intervene on behalf of Your people, Israel. We humbly ask that You comfort those that mourn for their precious loved ones who are injured or have lost their lives in the midst of the raging fires. It is You Lord God who sends help to those in distress; deliver Your Chosen from the path of the consuming blaze and lead them to complete safety. We ask that You place Your supernatural protection over those who have put their lives in danger to bring this raging fire that has come against Israel to an end. Lord God of Israel we call upon You to protect Your land which You have given to Your people as their inheritance. It is You who controls the sun and the stars, the wind and the rain; we call upon You to bring the wind to a standstill so that this intense fire will not increase and ask You to quench its flames with Your miraculous rain just as You did for Elijah. May the enemies of Israel be kept powerless by Your mighty hand while she is in a time of trouble for You are her Rock and her Fortress and You dwell in her palaces; Your presence surrounds Israel like a shield. We give You thanks with grateful hearts for the miracles that You will perform on behalf of the Jewish people and the land of Israel for You are her refuge and her strength and a very present help in trouble.   Amen Pastor John Hagee National Chairman Christians United for Israel
Shabbat Shalom Want to listen and watch a teaching on the Torah Portion?  Click below to Watch Sondra speaking about this week's Miketz Torah portion.   If you have difficulties watching the video, pause it for a few minutes to let it download and spool the video. When you push "play" again it should play smoothly for you. Make a Donation to help CFOIC Heartland in Israel!
December 3, 2010
What is Shabbat Shalom?   Jews all over the world read a portion of the Torah, the Five Books of Moses, in the synagogue every Shabbat morning.  The cycle begins right after the Feast of Tabernacles and concludes the following year at the end of the Feast of Tabernacles.  Traditionally, Jewish families discuss the Torah portion at their Shabbat Table, bringing new insights, each year, to the same inspirational words and stories that they have been reading for years. In this weekly column, Sondra Oster Baras, CFOIC Heartland's Israel Director, shares her personal reflections on the weekly Torah portion. *** Visit the Heartland Heartbeat Blog... If you received this email from a friend and want Shabbat Shalom sent directly to your inbox, please use the link below to join our email list. Join Email List...  If you would like to support the brave men and women who have made their home in Biblical Israel; you can make a contribution to the ongoing work of CFOIC... Support CFOIC... Yakir Say YES! to Israel Samaria Trees	Miketz (The End) Genesis 41:1 - 44:17 In this week's Torah portion, we continue the story of Joseph in Egypt. The portion begins with Joseph's rise to power, thanks to his interpretation of Pharaoh's dream. He is given full responsibility for feeding the nation and, indeed surrounding nations, during the upcoming famine. It is in this position that he meets up with his brothers, those same people who had so cruelly sold him as a slave many years earlier. In Genesis chapter 42, verses 7-8, we are told repeatedly that Joseph recognizes his brothers but they fail to recognize him. This is easy to understand, as he is now older, dressed as royalty, speaking Egyptian, and in a position that they would never have dreamed he would be in. He also has an Egyptian name (Genesis 41:45). But Joseph recognizes his brothers and he remembers his dreams. This is clearly a reference to one of the causes of their jealousy and hatred for him as they declared on that fateful day so many years earlier -- "Behold! The dreamer is coming." (Gen. 37:19). Joseph remembers his brothers and how they had treated him, their own flesh and blood. In the story that follows, Joseph attempts to test his brothers, their loyalty to one another and their willingness to sacrifice for each other, rather than kill one another. And Joseph is not disappointed, for clearly the brothers have learned their lesson and repented. When Joseph imprisons them all and demands that they send a representative to bring Benjamin, they do not do so. They remain in custody for three days. When he suggests that they offer one to be imprisoned and go and return with Benjamin, they immediately recognize their sin against Joseph: "For we are guilty concerning our brother in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he pleaded before us and we would not hear, therefore is this trouble come upon us." (Gen. 42:21-22). In the end, Joseph seizes Simeon and imprisons him and the rest have no choice but to leave without him. But Jacob refuses to let Benjamin go. However, when the famine has deepened and they are facing starvation Reuben steps forward and takes responsibility: "Slay my two sons if I bring him not back to you, deliver him (Benjamin) into my hand and I will bring him back to you." (verse 37). Finally, when Joseph sets up Benjamin to be imprisoned by planting royal vessels in his bags, Judah stands up for Benjamin and insists on being imprisoned in his stead. Joseph sets in motion an elaborate plan to test his brothers. He must know whether they will be willing to betray their younger brother, Benjamin, son of Rachel, his own mother, or whether they have repented their ways. Only after they have passed the test will he reveal himself to them. Interestingly, the portion ends with verse 17 of chapter 44, just before Judah begins his moving, dramatic monologue to Joseph. The portion leaves us in great suspense -- will Joseph take mercy on his brothers or will he manipulate his position to take revenge on what they did to him years earlier. By cutting the portion at this point, by leaving us with this question, we recognize that Joseph could easily have taken either route. Not only are the brothers being tested, but Joseph is being tested as well. The fate of the Jewish people rests on this meeting between the brothers -- will it end with tears and embraces, or in irreparable division and animosity. We, who have read the next verses, already know the answer. But sometimes it is necessary to cut the portion at that pivotal point, so that we can test ourselves, ask ourselves the question. When we reach the abyss, are we able to bridge the gap -- are we able to produce the words and the feelings necessary to bring unity and love among our people? Shabbat Shalom from Samaria, Sondra Sondra Baras Director, Israel Office Did you enjoy hearing Sondra's insights? If so you can:Join our email list to have them delivered to your inbox every Friday morning Donate to help the brave settlers of Judea and Samaria! May 23 - June 2, 2011 Israel Tour With Pastor Gary Cristofaro, First Assembly of God, Melbourne, FL May 23rd - June 2nd, 2011 Eilat Extension June 3rd- June 6th Israel Host for the Tour: Sondra Oster Baras, Director, CFOIC Heartland - Israel Only CFOIC Heartland gives you the inside story of Israel! Meet the people who are settling the Land of Israel.  Listen to stories of faith and courage.  Experience the Heartland of Biblical Israel like never before! Click here for details! Request your brochure today!  today! The Choosing of a Chosen People   A 5 part series on Genesis by Sondra Oster Baras Watch the trailer here!   Sondra Oster Baras, director of CFOIC Heartland's Israel office, takes you on a journey through the Book of Genesis, which lays the foundation for the creation of God's chosen people. Order the DVD set...    Each purchase of this DVD series goes 100% to support the Israel Office!

 

Torah 2 The Nations, Fri, Dec 3, 2010

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Torah 2 The Nations

That also through them The האור Light, רפואה The Healing and The ואהבה Love of ישועת יהוה Yeshuath YHWH may come back to הארץ The Land of Israel?

Calendars are the face of prophecy – important beyond our imagination

HNR favorite David Mathews continues the journey through Scripture as he shows the extreme necessity for us to live by the Creator’s time clock. Sabbath/Shabbat, holidays and Moedim, origins and intentions are all explored in this live call-in show. Hey David – you make it so good nobody wants to interrupt you and mess up your flow. HEY EVERYBODY – it’s OK – that’s why it’s live because we’ll continue tomorrow. Call in live M-Th at 10a.m.... Read→

A Station, A Relation, A Congregation, A Nation – Building Abba’s Vision together

Norman Willis makes a return to the HRN Morning Show, and the crew talk about the formation of something out of nothing – a new nation. The conversation was expected to turn to the “Post Millennial” return of Y’shua but took a detour when Don noticed a heading on the www.NazareneIsrael.com web site: The Stick of Ephraim. If you are interested in the Bible verse that states we are to be “in the world but not of the world,” you might get a whole new perspective... Read→

Torah 2 The Nations

The Greateful Leper Feedback

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Kad-Esh MAP Ministries

That also through them The האור Light, רפואה The Healing and The ואהבה Love of ישועת יהוה Yeshuath YHWH may come back to הארץ The Land of Israel?

 

3rd of December 2010 Parashat MIKETS- Bereshit (Genesis) 41 to 44:17
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THE GREATFUL LEPER FEEDBACK   ThenYeshuaanswered and said, "Were there not tencleansed? But the nine-where are they? Luke 17:17 Shabbat shalom dearly beloved! Last week the USA and Americans all over the world celebrated THANKSGIVING. The purpose of this particular annual feast is to give thanks to Yah (God) for allowing the first American pioneers to settle in a place where they could freely worship Him in the Freedom of their Christian Faith. The traditional meal includes TURKEY and in Hebrew Turkey is HODU and Hodu means “Give Thanks”. So, here you find more Jewish Roots in this American-Christian tradition. Having an annual Feast of Thanksgiving is very important, in fact the Word has a lot to say about “thanksgiving” and yet when we get busy and life becomes hard, we count our curses instead of counting our blessings! Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Messiah Yeshua. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 AMP The whole world seems to be “shaking” these days and in great need, especially financially. This is causing great grief and depression to many people. So, how can we battle these heavy feelings? How about Thanksgiving? How about TESTIMONIES? And they have overcome (conquered) him by means of the blood of the Lamb and by the utterance of their testimony, for they did not love and cling to life even when faced with death. Revelation 12:11 How about rehearsing some “TESTIMONIES” of what Yah has done for you??? Some will scratch their heads and say “huh let me try to remember”. But if you get quiet for a mili-second you will find out that The Precious Holy Spirit will bring all things to your memory. Some -times it would be even good to THANK SOME PEOPLE that have been used mightily in your life! Yeshua was confronting the unthankfulness and consequently the Idolatry of all of Israel in Luke 17. He had healed 10 lepers but only one came back to THANK Him! Where were the other 9? And this particular one was not even in the Covenant; he was a Samaritan and not a Jew! "Was no one found who returned to giveglory to God, exceptthisforeigner?" Luke 17:18 Then He proceeded to equate thanksgiving with FAITH, And He said to him, "Stand up and go; your faith has made you well." Luke 17:20 So, why is it that the People of the Covenant, Christians or Jews would take the blessing of healing or any blessing from Yah for granted? So much so that they don’t even bother to thank Him while the heathen thank Him all day long? You ask any person on the streets in Israel, “Ma Shlomkha?”  “How are you”? And most of them will tell you “HaShebakh la El” or “All praise be to Elohim!” Others will say “Barukh Hashem” may His Name be blessed! But you ask a “believer” in Messiah/ a Christian and they will make a sour face and tell you “so, so....” “The devil this and the devil that...” and then they will give a deep sigh from a heavy heart. Could it be that we have missed Thanksgiving because we have missed FAITH? But without faith it is impossible to please and be satisfactory to Him. For whoever would come near to God must [necessarily] believe that God exists and that He is the rewarder of those who earnestly and diligently seek Him [out]. Hebrews 11:6 Most people grow weary of waiting for His reward and they lose FAITH, thus they become ungrateful! Notice that He did not say when He will release that reward! And what if it is in eternity already? What if the ONLY reward is to rule and reign with Him forever? Would that be worth the wait? He who overcomes (is victorious), I will grant him to sit beside Me on My throne, as I Myself overcame (was victorious) and sat down beside My Father on His throne. Revelation 3:21 We have been ministering to His Body, to Israel and to the nations since 1990 and we are very thankful for the PRIVILEGE of being used of HIM in YOUR lives! Like Shaul-Paul we can say that we have gone through MUCH hardship in order to obey the High Calling. We are very grateful for each life, ministry, family or nation that has been touched, healed, saved, delivered and transformed as we have sought to obey our Abba, imperfect as we are. “Hodu L’Adonai ki Tov ki Leolam Khasdo!” (Give thanks unto Adonai for He is good and His Mercy endures forever) You friends in Israel Bishop Dominiquae and Rabbi Baruch Bierman We would like to give each one of you that are receiving our weekly email letters to send us some FEEDBACK. We call it “The Grateful Leper Feedback”. Can you please fill this questionnaire and email it back or fax it to Israel +972-57-9556363 THE “GRATEFUL LEPER” FEEDBACK THE MAP REVOLUTION MESSAGE Do you believe in the importance of blessing Israel according to Genesis 12:3? YES NO Do you believe that we owe thanks to the Jewish People from bringing us the Bible, the Messiah and the Gospel? YES NO Do you believe in the importance of the Restoration of Israel to their Land and to their Messiah? YES NO Do you believe in the importance of the restoration of the Church to its Jewish/Hebrew Roots and Foundations? YES NO Do you believe in the importance of getting delivered from Replacement Theology and all anti Semitism? YES NO Do you believe in the restoration of the Shabbat and the Biblical Feasts? YES NO Do you believe in the restoration of the Gospel Made in Zion with holiness and signs following like the Jewish Apostles preached 2000 years ago? YES NO Do you believe that the Church needs to repent for treating the Jews badly through history? YES NO Do you believe that it is important to make restitution towards Israel concerning the sins of our Christian forefathers? YES NO KAD-ESH MAP MINISTRIES Have you ever been blessed by Kad-Esh MAP Ministries? YES NO Have you ever received fresh revelation from our teachings? YES NO Are our weekly teachings letters blessing you? YES  NO Have you received deliverance or healing through the ministry of Bishop Dominiquae and/or Rabbi Baruch? YES NO Have you read any of Bishop Dominiquae’s Books? YES NO Have her books blessed you? YES NO Have you ever been in any of our tours to Israel? YES NO Have you ever been in any of our tours to Auschwitz? YES NO Has your life been touched in anyone of these tours? Yes NO Have you been in any of our meetings/conferences outside of Israel? YES NO Have you been touched/freed/healed/delivered/equipped in any one of them?  YES NO Have you ever been in any one of our meetings in Israel? YES NO Has your life been touched/freed/healed/delivered/equipped in any one of them? YES NO Do you believe in the importance of the Message that Bishop Dominiquae and Rabbi Baruch Bierman preach? YES  NO Do you believe that it is URGENT that their Message would reach into ALL the nations? YES NO Do you believe that this Ministry is important for Israel? YES NO Do you believe that this Ministry is important for the Nations? YES NO Do you believe that this Ministry is important for Church? YES NO Do you believe that this Ministry is important for the Sephardic/Spanish? YES NO Do you believe that this Ministry is important for the Germans? YES NO Do you believe that this Ministry is important for all the Europeans and Scandinavians? YES NO Do you believe that this Ministry is important for Asia and the Middle East? YES NO Do you believe that this Ministry is important for all of South America? YES NO Do you believe that this Ministry is important for the Pacific? Yes NO Do you believe that this Ministry is important for all English speakers? YES NO EQUIPPING By KAD-ESH MAP MINISTRIES Have you read any of our books? YES NO Are you willing to read them? YES NO Have you taken the GRM Video Bible Course from Israel to your home? YES NO Would you be willing to consider it and get equipped? YES NO Will you be willing to join us on an Equipping Tour of Israel to be sent as an Ambassador of good will from here to your nation? YES NO Will you be willing to host Kad-Esh MAP Ministries from Israel in your area? YES NO EFFECTIVITY OF THE MINISTRY Do you believe that Kad-Esh MAP Ministries is effective? In a scale of 1-10? Number___ Are you willing to make it more effective through your prayers? YES NO Are you willing to make it more effective through promoting our books and material?  YES NO Are you willing to help us translate our material to other languages? YES NO Are you willing to open a HUB of Kad-Esh MAP Ministries in your area? YES NO Are you willing to promote our Israel Tours? YES NO Are you willing to come as a volunteer to our Ministry in Israel? YES  NO How would you suggest to make it more effective?____________________ Are you currently a financial partner with Kad-Esh MAP Ministries? YES NO IF YES, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts as YOU are that ONE “leper” that came to give thanks! May your faith make you whole! And may Genesis 12:3 become a FULL reality in your life, family and ministry. “I will bless those who bless you” IF you answer is NO. Would you consider partnering financially with us on a monthly basis and help us become more effective with this URGENT Message? YES NO Thank you so much for taking the time to give us this Feedback! May Yah bless you mightily as you thank Him all the way! You can email it back with your answers to karenmap@msn.com Or Fax it to Israel to +972-57-9556363 Please send us any relevant TESTIMONIES of how Y’shua touched YOU through this ministry of Kad-Esh MAP! This will give Glory to Yah and will encourage us and many others immensely! If you are willing to partner monthly with us in thanksgiving and to help us be more effective with this URGENT Message from Israel to the Nations. Please fill in the Partnership Card and email or fax it back to us. You can also give through the Donations page at www.kad-esh.org KAD-ESH MAP MINISTRIES From Israel to the Nations “Do not quench the spirit's fire!“  1 Thessalonians 5:19   YES! I will be your partner for you to be a blessing to Israel and the Nations! 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For Western Union to Israel Baruch Bierman PO Box 590 Jerusalem 91004 Via PAYPAL or Credit Card www.kad-esh.org     PURIM 2011 PRAYER MISSION AND ESTHER TOUR OF ISRAEL          “For such a time as this” Esther 4:4 MARCH 7-13     MARATHON OF PRAYER IN EILAT AND THE NEGEV FOR THE REVIVAL OF ISRAEL 1 week in Eilat with occasional prayer field trips into the surrounding areas, Arava and Negev. The purpose is to pray on site, over the Red Sea for the Revival of Israel for protection for its borders with Jordan, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. This is the Biblical area where the Tribes of Israel wandered for 40 years en route to the Promised Land Land package only $850 USD includes simple hotels and breakfast in double room occupancy and field trips in Eilat, Negev and Araba. Flights not included. MARCH 14-21 REVIVAL TOUR OF ISRAEL From Eilat, Red Sea to Jerusalem, Dead Sea and Galilee Land package only $1280 USD includes deluxe hotels breakfast And dinner in double room occupancy, all tours, transportation And entrance fees. Flights not included. (Minimum of 20 participants) You can participate in any one of these events or in both! Expect miracles!!! Guided and led By Bishop Dominiquae and Rabbi Baruch Bierman   Register today to GRM Bible School by correspondence or study in Israel for 3month www.globalrevivalmap.org     From Israel to your home! For more on this I invite you to read my book “Grafted In” and to join the scores of GRM students on our video Bible School from Israel to your home! www.globalrevivalmap.com or email is at karenmap@msn.com for more information on this life changing opportunity! See these awesome testimonies that have arrived this week from two of our GRM students! I am happy and sincere to confirm ones more that these teachings are just amazing and they blow my mind; have been celebrating YHVH and laughing throughout the teaching for they blew out my understanding of the holy and sacred writings, as now more than before I can really give the same value to the Old and New testament, and spend even more time with ‘’ old testament to even get closer and deeper the very insight of the laws and prophets! And joyfully, I can loudly announce that I’m getting change and change and change. Reverend Eli Mafuta, Ivory Coast The Lord is revealing sooo much through your GRM teachings. 12 years of questions are being answered including one big one tonight. How to make people hungry for the Lord....show them your passion for Yeshua. It will rub off on them. Bro. Kenneth Newkirk, USA Thus says the YHVH,"Stand by the ways and see and ask for the ancient paths,  Where the good way is, and walk in it;and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16 We invite you to “COME HOME” “For Zion’s sake I will not keep silent” Isaiah 62:1 You friends in Israel (YOUR home as well!) Bishop Dominiquae and Rabbi Baruch Bierman
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Rabbi Wein - Parshas Miketz

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Rabbi Berel Wein and Torah.org

That also through them The האור Light, רפואה The Healing and The ואהבה Love of ישועת יהוה Yeshuath YHWH may come back to הארץ The Land of Israel?

Rabbi Berel Wein         Print Version
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Parshas Miketz Interpreting Dreams The Talmud teaches us that the meanings of dreams are all contingent upon the interpreter and interpretation of the dream. Yosef had told the butler and baker of Pharaoh’s court that “Dream interpretations are up to the Lord.” Yet he went ahead and interpreted those two dreams accurately and presciently. Apparently what he meant by “up to the Lord” was that the one who interprets dreams has to possess some sort of holy intuition, an inner sense of the person whose dream he is interpreting in order to be able to interpret the dream. This inner voice is a gift from the Lord. This is true in medical matters where some physicians are master diagnosticians and their inner voice leads them to the correct conclusion regarding the nature of a person’s illness. It is also true for psychologists and mental health therapists. An inner voice must guide them as to how to help the troubled person that they see before them. It is even true for the great decisors of halacha, who many times arrive at their decision after rigorous scholarship but also with unerring intuition as to what the correct solution is to the matter laid before them. Yosef has this intuition within him and therefore he is confident that his interpretation of the dreams of Pharaoh will be accurate and correct. It is this apparent self-confidence and certainty of spirit that so impresses Pharaoh and thus is the catalyst for Yosef’s meteoric rise to power in Egypt. Pharaoh recognizes this by stating that Yosef possesses God’s spirit within him. Without that spirit, Pharaoh is well aware that his dreams will never be interpreted in a proper light. We read in Psalms that when the Lord returns the captivity of Zion “we will be as dreamers.” The dream will require interpretation and that interpretation can only come from the returnees to Zion themselves. And in order for that dream to be interpreted correctly, the spirit of Godly holiness and purpose must reside within the interpreters – in this case the dreamers themselves. God provides the dream but the interpretation is up to us and our ability to fathom God’s wishes is the matter. Every dream – even the dream of Zion restored and rebuilt – is subject to varying interpretations. We who live in current day Israel are well aware that there are not only varying but even conflicting interpretations of what the dream of Zion and Jerusalem truly means. Holy spirit is required to make sense of the dream and to implement its promise. The Lord presents us with opportunities. What we do with those opportunities is the ultimate measure of our interpretation of the dream. Yosef not only interprets Pharaoh’s dream but he lays out a course of action in order to actualize its promise and opportunity. The healthy intuition born of Jewish experience and tradition can help us arrive at the correct and most meaningful realization or our age old dream of Zion and Jerusalem, peace and holiness. Shabat shalom. Rabbi Berel Wein     Rabbi Berel Wein, Copyright &copy 2010 by Rabbi Berel Wein and Torah.org Rabbi Berel Wein- Jewish historian, author and international lecturer offers a complete selection of CDs, audio tapes, video tapes, DVDs, and books on Jewish history at www.rabbiwein.com Questions or comments? Email feedback@torah.org. Join the Jewish Learning Revolution! Torah.org: The Judaism Site brings this and a host of other classes to you every week. Visit http://torah.org or email learn@torah.org to get your own free copy of this mailing. Permission is granted to redistribute, but please give proper attribution and copyright to the author and Torah.org. Both the author and Torah.org reserve certain rights. Email copyrights@torah.org for full information.

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