Chabad Inspiration Challenges Suffering & Resilience
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The fascinating story of Joseph and his brothers and the story of how the Jewish people arrived to Egypt is filled with inspiring messages
When Joseph recognizes his brothers who arrive to Egypt during a time of hunger to buy bread and food, he recognizes them but they do not recognize him
When finally Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, they all cry. The brothers are filled with remorse for the horrible treatment of their brother Joseph and how they sold him into slavery
22 years have passed since they sold him into slavery. Joseph was only a young boy of 17 years old at the time. His mother Rachel passed away as a young mother when she gave birth to his brother Benjamin
Joseph grew up as an orphan, yet it was his own brothers who mercilessly sold him into slavery over jealousy
Yet Joseph, instead of being upset or exacting revenge from his brothers, says to them: "please do not be angry". Because it is our father in heaven who has orchestrated all of this in order for me to provide food and sustenance for the entire world in this time of hunger and starvation
Instead of complaining, instead of blaming his brothers, instead of crying victim, Joseph chooses to rise above it all and say to them with courage:
Everything is meant to be!
Everything is designed by heaven!
Everything is divine providence!
Nothing happens by chance
Everything can lead to something good
Sometimes we understand it sooner than later and sometimes we have to wait until we discover the treasure of goodness amidst the pain
The Jewish people have gone through the most pain and suffering then any other nation on earth
Yet we the Jewish people are resilient
We march on
We always find the silver lining
We believe that our father in heaven never abandons his beloved children
We celebrate life
We overcome challenges
We grow from pain
We never give up
Lchayim
Let's celebrate the gift of life !
Rabbi Velvl Butman
Chabad Lubavitch
Westchester County
Email: chabadofwestchester@gmail.com
Hi
Wishing you Gut Shabbos Candle lighting time NYC 4:11 PM
The fascinating story of Joseph and his brothers and the story of how the Jewish people arrived to Egypt is filled with inspiring messages
When Joseph recognizes his brothers who arrive to Egypt during a time of hunger to buy bread and food, he recognizes them but they do not recognize him
When finally Joseph reveals himself to his brothers, they all cry. The brothers are filled with remorse for the horrible treatment of their brother Joseph and how they sold him into slavery
22 years have passed since they sold him into slavery. Joseph was only a young boy of 17 years old at the time. His mother Rachel passed away as a young mother when she gave birth to his brother Benjamin
Joseph grew up as an orphan, yet it was his own brothers who mercilessly sold him into slavery over jealousy
Yet Joseph, instead of being upset or exacting revenge from his brothers, says to them: "please do not be angry". Because it is our father in heaven who has orchestrated all of this in order for me to provide food and sustenance for the entire world in this time of hunger and starvation
Instead of complaining, instead of blaming his brothers, instead of crying victim, Joseph chooses to rise above it all and say to them with courage:
Everything is meant to be!
Everything is designed by heaven!
Everything is divine providence!
Nothing happens by chance
Everything can lead to something good
Sometimes we understand it sooner than later and sometimes we have to wait until we discover the treasure of goodness amidst the pain
The Jewish people have gone through the most pain and suffering then any other nation on earth
Yet we the Jewish people are resilient
We march on
We always find the silver lining
We believe that our father in heaven never abandons his beloved children
We celebrate life
We overcome challenges
We grow from pain
We never give up
Lchayim
Let's celebrate the gift of life !
Rabbi Velvl Butman
Chabad Lubavitch
Westchester County
Email: chabadofwestchester@gmail.com