They both served time in prison. They both emerged to assume leadership roles. They both forgave the ones whose actions caused their incarceration. But is it accurate to compare South Africa’s first democratically-elected president with the biblical Joseph?
Efraim and The Ashes - The latest episode of The Good Vort, presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman.
Yosef and his Brothers – Lessons in Interpersonal Relationships - The latest episode of The Good Vort, presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman.
Tears of Joy, of Sorrow, and of Dveykut - Presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education and host of "The Good Vort" on OURadio.org. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters NY, NY January 14, 2009.
The "Ayin Horah" - Wearing the red thread and how to ward off the evil eye. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters NY, NY December 26, 2007.
The Good Vort: The capital "I" and the unity of the 12 Shevatim. Recorded January 9rd, 2007.
The Good Vort: Unity Of The 70 Members Of The Bais Yaakov and The Number 3. Recorded January 3rd, 2007.
Originally given January 11, 2006. A review of a previous lecture given by Rabbi Grossman, he reviews the concept of Gam Zu L'tova - this too is for the good - as it relates to this week's Parsha, Vayechi, as well as Asara B'Tevet, which was commemorated that week.
Counting The Stars - The latest episode of The Good Vort, presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education. Recorded live at a OU World Headquarters in NY, NY on December 6, 2010.
Strengthen My Good Dreams Like Those Dreams of Yosef - The latest episode of The Good Vort, presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education. Recorded live at a OU World Headquarters in NY, NY on December 1, 2010.
The Relationship between Chanukah and how the most hopeless sinner can succeed in defeating his evil inclination. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters NY, NY December 4, 2007.
When to be quiet and when to talk. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters NY, NY November 28, 2007.
The Torah's Outlook on Food and Earthly Pleasure - The latest episode of The Good Vort, presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters, NY, NY, on December 13, 2011.
Fighting Fire and Water with Fire and Water. The latest episode of The Good Vort, presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education. Recorded live at a OU World Headquarters in NY, NY on November 24, 2010.
The meeting of Yaakov and Eisov in Parshas Vayishlach and the coming of Moshiach- The latest episode of The Good Vort, presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters NY, NY December 9, 2009.
Davening to Hashem in a time of trouble. Presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education and host of "The Good Vort" on OURadio.org. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters NY, NY December 17, 2008.
Understanding the "I'm not in the Mood" Syndrome. Recorded December 6th, 2006.
The Ladder and The Nasty Day- The latest episode of The Good Vort, presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters, NY, NY, on December 7, 2011.
The Secret Treacherous Plan of Lovon to destroy His Own Family - The House of Yaakov. The latest episode of The Good Vort, presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education. Recorded live at a OU World Headquarters in NY, NY on November 17, 2010.
Hashem is "The Place"- The latest episode of The Good Vort, presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters NY, NY December 2, 2009.
Lovon the cheat versus Yaakov the man of truth. Presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education and host of "The Good Vort" on OURadio.org. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters NY, NY December 10, 2008.
Lavan The Crook and his silent, modest daughter. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters NY, NY November 21, 2007.
Golus Edom and the Torah's outlook on the colors of red and blue. Recorded November 28, 2006.
When Day Becomes Night - The latest episode of The Good Vort, presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters, NY, NY, on November 30, 2011.
Sacrificing Your Own Spiritual Growth For That Of Your Children. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters NY, NY November 7, 2007.
What To Look For In A Shiduch - The latest episode of The Good Vort, presented by Rabbi Yosef Grossman, OU Director of Kosher Education. Recorded live at OU World Headquarters, NY, NY, on November 23, 2011.