Why was it important for Yosef to be buried in Israel? Why the focus on Moshe's actions? Who is Sarah bat Asher?

The Midrash describes differ leadership styles, the selfish and unselfish. Moshe's encounter with Pharaoh is also described as a theological clash. Illustrated through a brilliant analogy.

A late European Midrash depicts Moshe as a loving leader, who cares about his people's well-being in the desert. God promises survival rather than comfort. Why? Also: God presents Himself by an enigmatic name.

Why did Moshe flee? What happened by the well? How was Moshe "interviews"?

What happened when Moshe first visited the Israelites? Why does the Midrash say he used mystical powers to kill the Egyptian? What energized Moshe?

The Midrash says that Moshe tried on the king's crown. Was it even possible? Was Moshe a stutterer? Why did Pharaoh seek to kill him?

Why did the Midrash bend the text to suggest a miracle happened when there is a much simpler explanation. Did the author of the Midrash believe that an arm can stretch to twice or three times its length or is there a hidden message here?

The Midrash describes the methods used by Pharaoh and praises righteous women.

Jacob rebukes his children; he is about to reveal secrets; the origin of Shema and Barukh Shem; Embalming, cremation, removal of bones, and organ donation.

The Midrash turns and twists the dialog between the brothers into a magnificent drama. We also discuss the wisdom of Joseph in delivering subliminal messages and achieving his goals.