Pamela Wax

Jacob and Pharaoh: A Brief Encounter

D'Var Torah By: Pamela Wax

December 23, 2014
Parashah Overview Judah pleads with Joseph to free Benjamin and offers himself as a replacement. (44:18-34) Joseph reveals himself to his brothers and forgives them for selling him into slavery. (45:1-15) Although the famine still rages, Pharaoh invites Joseph's family to "live off the fat of the land." (45:16-24) Jacob...

The Sounds of Silence

D'Var Torah By: Pamela Wax

September 11, 2012
Focal Point Adonai appeared to him by the terebinths of Mamre; he was sitting at the entrance of the tent as the day grew hot. Looking up, he saw three men standing near him. As soon as he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet...