He was groomed for his role from early childhood, doted on by his father and prepared for the future in many ways. He was good at what he did, and focused on what was ahead. He even dreamed about it.
As an adult he achieved fame and wealth, as well as the attention of at least one woman (probably more) who - for whatever reason - was attracted to him. Was it his position? His looks? His proficiency at his task?
How could one not talk about Tiger Woods in connection to this week's parasha!?! I have heard the opinion that for a person in his position it is impossible to resist the temptations all around him. Money, power, fame - all strong attractants, it seems, to groupies. Is it even possible to keep track of all the famous men who have - just within the past year - been exposed as "players"?
How did Yosef resist the temptations that these men gave in to? Did he understand that his role was too important to jeopardize with a personal scandal?
Is this why we call him Yosef HaTzadik - Yosef the Righteous?
I have it on good authority that sixth graders are quite familiar with the current saga of Tiger Woods, so I would not hesitate to use the story as a trigger for discussion of this week's parasha.
Does Tiger Woods need a lesson on Jewish values?
And by the way - what would be appropriate teshuva for these public figures?
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