Author: Sandy Potashnick

I suspect most of us know someone who’s done a stunt for charity. It’s very common – marathons, triathlons, swimming the Channel. But parachuting for charity can be more trouble than it’s worth.

Put these words that I command you today on your heart… Wrap them as signs on your arms. Bind them in front of your eyes. 

The story of Joseph, the main protagonist of this week’s Torah portion, Vayeshev, is a good exemplar of the impact of this self-righteous streak of human nature on our lives.