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In Parshat Vayigash (Genesis 44:18-47:27) we learn about the power of a truly epic speech. Judah’s monologue to Joseph changes the course of history — instead of falling into a future of despair and misery for the house of Jacob, Judah’s speech saves Benjamin and reunites the entire family. What was it about this speech that so drastically turned the tide of our history?

 
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For more about the resolution between Joseph and his brothers: https://goo.gl/TqPw1N
Fore more about Jacob’s special relationship with Benjamin:  https://goo.gl/11joVm
To learn about how Judah’s name reflects his redemption: https://goo.gl/vYQHnS
To learn about the resonances of Judah’s act throughout history: https://goo.gl/NSSCP9

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Rabbi David Fohrman is the dean of Aleph Beta Academy. He has taught at Johns Hopkins University, and was a lead writer and editor for ArtScroll's Talmud translation project. Aleph Beta creates videos to help people experience Torah in way that is relevant and meaningful to them. for more videos, visit: alephbeta.org.