Of Miketz, Menorahs, and Majesty
December 16, 2009 by Daniel Z. Feldman
Filed under Holidays, Tanach
Of Miketz, Menorahs, and Majesty
By Daniel Z. Feldman
Halakhic Inquiries Regarding Yosef’s Behavior
The release of Yosef from prison, a moment of great drama and emotion, has also been the subject of halakhic inquiry. Some rishonim note, in light of the fact that his release took place on Rosh HaShanah[1], it is surprising that Yosef shaved at that [...]