Joseph helped Egypt capitalize on its period of economic growth and then continue to grow during times of famine and recession. What can we learn from the biblical narrative of a young Hebrew servant catapulted into the upper echelons of Pharoah’s court? Was he a role model for statesmanship? This session provides a deeper look at Joseph’s story, uncovering many modern principles of diplomacy to help us maneuver through the challenges of contemporary Jewish life.
This lecture was delivered at the 5th annual National Jewish Retreat. For more information and to register for the next retreat, visit: Jretreat.com.