The Jewish people is a nation of individualists, and this was clear early on. Jacob's twelve sons each had a distinct personality, and Rabbi Wein analyzes how Jacob's deathbed blessings to each son was a reflection of his character. From the competition between Judah and Joseph to the partnership of Issachar and Zevulun, this lecture will deepen your appreciation of the unique personalities of the twelve tribes of Israel.

• different people + different outlooks = friction
• how Torah helps us get past the friction
• Simon & Levi, whose blessings reversed their character flaws
• survival, the hallmark of the tribe of Judah