Author: Sandy Potashnick

 The initial words of parashat Lech Lecha provide us with the very first instruction given by God to Avram. “You, go forth from your land and your birthplace and your father’s house to the land I will show you.”

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.