Two main stories occupy the lion's share of the Book of Genesis: The Abraham saga, and the story of Joseph and his brothers. Strangely, though, each of these narratives finds itself rudely interrupted by a chapter or two that seems entirely out of place. The first of these side-trips details the story of Lot and his daughters, and the second tells us the tale of Judah and Tamar. Why are these apparently scandalous narratives in the Bible at all? In this series of lectures, Rabbi Fohrman explores these peculiar episodes, revealing a fascinating web of connections that link them deeply with the rest of the Book of Genesis - and, intriguingly, with one another as well.
