Parshas Vaychei- why do chessed?

An episode of the Archive Prism of Torah podcast, hosted by Asaf Prisman, titled "Parshas Vaychei- why do chessed?" was published on January 5, 2023 and runs 17 minutes.

January 5, 2023 ·17m · Archive Prism of Torah

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Why is "true kindness" so elusive? As Jacob implores Joseph for "chessed shel emes" on his deathbed, we ponder the paradoxes that cloud our purest motivations. Join us as we unpack ancient Midrashim and modern anecdotes to reveal the keys to attaining selfless benevolence. How can truth and kindness unite? How can we transcend transactional relationships? The answers await within this soul-searching discussion.  Keywords: chessed shel emes, true kindness, altruism, motivations, midrash, jacob and joseph, selflessnesswww.prismoftorah.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why is "true kindness" so elusive? As Jacob implores Joseph for "chessed shel emes" on his deathbed, we ponder the paradoxes that cloud our purest motivations. Join us as we unpack ancient Midrashim and modern anecdotes to reveal the keys to attaining selfless benevolence. How can truth and kindness unite? How can we transcend transactional relationships? The answers await within this soul-searching discussion.

Keywords: chessed shel emes, true kindness, altruism, motivations, midrash, jacob and joseph, selflessness

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