This episode reframes the Joseph narrative to highlight Judah: his role in saving Joseph, his moral awakening with Tamar, and the rabbinic midrash of Nachshon leaping into the sea.
Rabbis debate why Judah's tribe received kingship, pointing to leadership qualities shown in diplomacy, accountability, and the willingness to take courageous risks for the future.
Shabbat 12/13/25

This episode reframes the Joseph narrative to highlight Judah: his role in saving Joseph, his moral awakening with Tamar, and the rabbinic midrash of Nachshon leaping into the sea. Rabbis debate why Judah's tribe received kingship, pointing to leadership qualities shown in diplomacy, accountability, and the willingness to take courageous risks for the future. Shabbat 12/13/25

When Judah Jumps: The Leap That Made a Dynasty

Sermons, conversations, and programming from Rabbi Sam Rotenberg and the B’nai Zion community based in Chattanooga, TN. 

For more information please visit www.bzcongregation.com

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Sermons, conversations, and programming from Rabbi Sam Rotenberg and the B’nai Zion community based in Chattanooga, TN. For more information please visit www.bzcongregation.com

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When Judah Jumps: The Leap That Made a Dynasty

When Judah Jumps: The Leap That Made a Dynasty