SF - The Significance of Moral Courage

The Significance of Moral Courage When Yaacov blessed his sons on his death bed, he said to Yehudah, "My son, you withdrew." Yaacov praised Yehudah for "withdrawing" from his brothers counsel to kill Yoseph. In addition, Yehudah convinced them not to harm Yoseph, saying to them, "What is the gain if we slay our brother?" Similarly, Yehudah "withdrew" his ruling that Tamar be executed, and acknowledged his own responsibility. Yehudah had the strength of character to stand up for the truth, without following the crowd or being swayed by emotions.  Lesson: In light of Yehudah's integrity, HaShem selected his descendants to be the kings of Israel. Just as Yehudah mastered over himself, so too, the Davidic dynasty had the moral courage to lead the People of Israel and inspire them to act kindly and justly.  Visualization: Envision Yehudah overcoming his emotions in order to recognize the injustice in killing Yoseph.  See him take the leadership role and convince his brothers not to harm Yoseph. Prevail over your emotions to do the right thing and awaken your leadership qualities to influence others to choose good. (Based on the commentary of Rashi and Da'as Torah)  Click Here  to view the Salant Mussar Library Collection L"N Rav Yochanon Mordecai Ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leach bas Yehudah Refuah Shleimah Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta Leiba Zlota bas Chana  Shalom Yoseph ben Leiba Zlota Riva bas Henya Zivia bas Raizel Leah Hadassah bas Michal Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Harriet Bat Sophie Lee Mier chai ben margalit j"avayeer Yehuda ben hannah Leah dina bat Ziporah  Rina bat Sara  Esther Yael chaya bat leah Liza  Mazal Malkah Mollie Bas Sarah STAY CONNECTED:

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