SF - The Supreme Merit of Torah \ Parashat Yayeishev

Thursday \ November 29 2018 \ 20 Kislev 5779

The Supreme Merit of Torah \ Parashat Yayeishev D'var Torah: "And Yospeh came home to do his work" (Bereishis 39:11). The phrase "his work" alludes to Yoseph's' spiritual work, which earned him immeasurable merit. Each day after completing his assigned tasks of servitude, Yoseph would sit and study the Torah lessons that he had learned with his father, Yaacov Avinu. The merit of Torah protected Yoseph from falling to the persistent seductions of his master's wife. In addition, all of Yoseph's phenomenal success and the great favor he found in the eyes of everyone who met him, was powered by the merit of his Torah study. Even when he was imprisoned, Yoseph found favor in the eyes of the head warden, as the verse expresses about the beautiful impact of Torah, "A beautiful deer inspiring favor" (Mishlei 5:19). So too, the merit of Torah study lead to his personal redemption and royal appointment.      Moral: Just as the study of Torah granted protection, success, and grace to Yoseph, so too, whoever studies Torah will merit these three wonderful qualities. In addtion, Yoseph's redemption is a sign for future generations of our final redemption.   Application: Envision Yoseph studying Torah each evening after completing his daily work. Set a time each day for Torah study. When you engage in Torah study, remember that holiness, grace, and success, surround you. Be confident that just as Torah study granted the merit of redemption to Yoseph, so too, Torah study will grant us the merit of our final redemption.   (Based on the Midrash and writings of the Chofetz Chaim)                                                                                                                                 We're on a search! Looking for a Shul or community to support the seminal Salant Kollel and Mussar Centre. AdoptAKollel.org makes it easy. Please contact Rabbi Zvi Miller for further information, at salantorg@gmail.com  Thank you!  Visit the Salant Mussar Library L"N R' Yochanon Mordecai ben Ephraim and Moras Esther Leah bas Yehudah Yoseph Refuah Shleimah Yochanon Baruch ben Fruma Ettta Riva bas Henya Zivia bas Raizel Leah Hadassah bas Michal Chana Chava Bas Michal Chanah Chaya Harriet Bat Sophie Lee Mazal Malkah Mollie Bas Sarah Yakir Efraim Ben Rachel Devora Chaya Leah bas Sara STAY CONNECTED:

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