Vayigash: Take Me Instead!

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Vayigash: Take Me Instead!

What does it mean to step forward in moments of tension and uncertainty? This episode of Torah in Seven reflects on honesty, responsibility, and the possibility of repair.

Baila Olidort is editor of Lubavitch International/Lubavitch.com.

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Chana Arizona December 27, 2025

Great class, thank you so much.

It was very fitting that you dedicated it to the kedoshim from Sydney... and your words toward the end were very applicable to the people described in the article "The Heroes of Bondi Beach" published in this week's Chabad.org magazine. Each person descrribed stepped forward of his or her own volition to save others, unarmed against assailants wielding powerful firearms. Reply

Baila Olidort Brooklyn December 28, 2025

in response to Chana:

Thank you Chana--yes, some of those incredibly inspiring stories emerged after I recorded this episode which is why I didn't mention them. But you are so right. Reply

Avi Reinharz Minnesota December 27, 2025

I hate to be a noodnik but how is it possible that he couldn’t recognize his own brother? Reply

Chana Arizona December 28, 2025

in response to Avi Reinharz:

When Yehuda last saw him, Joseph was 17 years old and did not yet have a beard.

Also if you look at Egyptian art you can see that men in positions of
power wore what we would call makeup in the eye area. See for example the death mask of Tutankhamen. Reply

Avi Reinharz Minnesota December 28, 2025

in response to Chana:

Thanks for your response Chana! Reply

Becca December 25, 2025

I absolutely adore your teachings. I too listened to your last teachings many times. So much to think about. The quiet and thoughtful reflection illuminating the most challenging topic of forgiveness and trauma. Reply

Baila Olidort Brooklyn December 28, 2025

in response to Becca:

Thank you Becca! Reply

Yitzchak Seattle December 23, 2025

Thank you for sharing. Reply

Christina Marocco December 23, 2025

Thank you Baila! Thank you, I listen to each of your teachings many many times and again and again I learn! And I do not only want to learn but as I understand from Chabad.org: live it and make this world a better place! Reply

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