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Like Jacob, who paid attention to Joseph's dreams, we should be mindful of events and experiences that evoke a sense of the Divine presence.

By personally handing out rations, Joseph established a human connection and involvement with those for whom he provided.

Joseph's warning to his brothers not to quarrel on their way instructs us as well in our relationships with our families and the larger Jewish community.

Living after the Civil Rights Movement, we, like the children of Jacob, have the opportunity to carry the ideals of previous generations into the future.

Both Jacob and Joseph understood the importance of imbuing their descendants with a commitment to the Land of Israel.

God's presence at Jacob's deathbed teaches us that our reactions to the situations in which we find ourselves determine our spiritual perceptions.

Fear paralyzes us, rendering us incapable of addressing our most pressing problems.

Judah's plea to Joseph is a sign of his personal growth and ability to empathize with his father's grief.

The Joseph story provides us with a domestic model for our national ability to move through reconciliation to solidarity.

Joseph's actions in dealing with the famine challenge us to strive for a delicate balance of power and compassion.

Joseph teaches us to use our material success in the service of those who are needy.

The act of speaking an oath or a vow aloud gives it binding force in traditional Jewish law.