Ibn Ezra: Fathering Pharaoh (Vayigash)
Joseph and his brothers finally reconcile. In retelling his own story, Joseph tells them that he has become a father to Pharoah.
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Rashbam: Knowing When to Quit (Vayechi)
Vayechi, alone of all weekly portions, begins with no spacing from the previous portion. Rashbam has a novel interpretation.
Judah and Joseph: The Meaning of Approach (More Midrash Ep. 11)
Judah approaches Joseph, in defense of Benjamin. How does Judah’s approach transcend the danger and become a spiritual model for human connection?