In this article, the author explores the source of Joseph's dreams in the biblical narrative.

The discussion revolves around the importance of tone in conveying meaning and authority in religious texts, particularly focusing on the introduction of God's first public words at Mount Sinai in the Torah.

Avivah Zornberg, a Jerusalem-based writer and teacher, presents a unique approach to interpreting the Bible by incorporating postmodern literary criticism, art history, and psychoanalysis alongside classical rabbinic commentary and Hasidic writings.