(JTA) — Amid the nationwide movement to take down memorials to Confederacy figures, two Charlotte synagogues are calling for the removal of a downtown monument to Judah Benjamin, a Jewish ...

Judah describes the chain of events that led to that moment, and offers himself in his brother Benjamin’s place. This entire story requires in-depth study. Joseph had not met his brothers for ...

“Judah stepped forward near him (Joseph)” to defend his younger brother Benjamin, whom Joseph was threatening. Whereas Isaac mistakenly preferred Esau and Jacob preferred Joseph, the Torah ...

At this moment, Judah steps forward. He pleads for Benjamin’s freedom and offers to take his place. This marks a shift in Judah’s character. Years earlier, he had proposed selling Joseph into ...

Judah gives a long and moving monologue, explaining the special relationship Benjamin has with their father Jacob, of the fatal effects if Benjamin and Jacob are not reunited, and how Judah ...