2. Perek Lamed Zayin Passuk Daled

Draw

Write out these words in Hebrew script.

Multiple Choice

What does the root, ד.ב.ר mean?

• say

• do

• ask

• speak

Match

Match the following Hebrew words to their translations.

and they were not able to speak in peace

from their disgrace we learn their praise

because they did not speak

one thing with their mouth

and one thing with their heart

• and they were not able to speak in peace

• from their disgrace we learn their praise

• because they did not speak

• one thing with their mouth

• and one thing with their heart

Multiple Choice

How is it possible to say that 'וְלֹא יָכְלוּ דַבְּרוֹ לְשָׁלוֹם' (the fact that the brothers could not speak peacefully with יוֹסֵף) tells us something good about the brothers?

• If we translate

  'וְלֹא יָכְלוּ דַבְּרוֹ לְשָׁלוֹם' we understand that they were best friends with יוֹסֵף.

• These words mean that they didn't speak peacefully but rather they had lots of fun together.

• They were not two-faced (holding a grudge inside but being nice) - they said what they thought.

Poll

Which scenario would you prefer to be in?

• Your friend is angry at you but pastes a false smile on his/her face whilst spreading rumours about you.

• Your friend is upset with you so discusses the issue with you.

• Your friend is upset with you, does nothing to harm you but doesn't tell you how he/she feels.

Open Ended

What positive lesson do we learn from the way the brothers behaved towards יוֹסֵף?