Vol 1.09 - Vayeshev
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Summary
Par 1) Explanation of the Maggid of Mezeritch on the verse: "Jacob dwelt in the land of his father's sojournings, in the land of Canaan" and the lesson in Avodat HaAdam
Par 5) The lesson from that which Joseph had "handsome features and a beautiful complexion." and the incident of the wife of Potiphar;
Joseph's aspect was "may G-d add another son to me" to become a Baal Teshuva and one must "adorn yourself first";
The wife of Potiphar had intent for the sake of heaven (Rashi ibid 39:1) - there are things that outwardly are hiddenness and cloakings but in Pnimiyut are a aid to holiness