Parasha Vayeshev
What is the name of this weeks torah portion?
Vayeshev
Who told his brothers and parents about his dreams?
Jospeh
Why did Joseph's brothers throw him in a pit?
Because they were jealous of him / because they were angry about his dreams.
What country did Joseph end up in after he was sold as a slave and put into jail?
Egypt
Who was Joseph's Father?
Jacob
What was Joseph's first dream about?
A bunch of wheat stalks (his brothers) bowing down to Joseph's wheat stalk
Did Joseph's brothers leave him in the pit to die?
No
While in jail, Joseph interpreted dreams of other prisoners. Did his interpretations come true?
Yes!
Who was Joseph's mother (one of Jacob's wive's)?
Rachel
What was Joseph's second dream about?
11 stars, the sun and the moon were bowing down to Joseph
Judah didn't want Jospeh to die, so what did he suggest his brothers do to save him from dying in the pit?
Sell Joseph to the merchants.
While in jail, Joseph interpreted the drink servant's dream. What was the interpretation of his dream?
That he would be released from jail.
Why were Joseph's brothers and parents upset about his dreams?
Because in the dreams, it was as if his brothers and parents should bow to Joseph. His brothers were jealous.
What did Joseph's brothers tell Jacob (their father) happened to Joseph? What did they show Jacob to prove this?
Joseph's brothers showed Jacob his bloody shirt and said that he died, that an animal ate him.
While in jail, Joseph interpreted the baker's dream. What was the interpretation of his dream?
That he would be put to death in 3 days.