I had a really good Torah class a few days back. We were talking about Joseph, and how Joseph managed to work his way from jail to being the lead advisor to the pharaoh.

I think it is a great example to follow, and has been by many Jews over the years.

So essentially, just to recap the story of Joseph. Joseph was thrown in jail, when he was there, what did he do?

Jail is a horrible place. I know, from my own experience. You build up anger, and if you are not able to control your anger. You get this futile banging heads with the jailors. The jailors expect this, and then put you down.

So what did Joseph do? He helped some of his inmates deciphering their dreams. Joseph was good at that. So eventually he ended up being the reader of the dreams of the pharaoh. One of the highest offices in Egypt at that time. He rose in the hierarchy. From being in jail, to being the advisor of the pharaoh. Pretty impressive.

So how can we use this example. WE can help the Middle East. This is my motivation in trying to help Syria. By helping Syria, I know that it gives Israel a better image, and we get more popular.

So, this is actually a beautiful story of being a good guy, in a difficult situation.

Anger is the normal reaction to agression. It has its place, sometimes. But if you are strong and have your things in order. Helping is a way to break the negative feelings people have for you.

If we actually help the Syrians instead of abusing their weakness to take land, then we will have a better relationship to everyone around us.

So, maybe the story of Joseph can be a source of inspiration in regard to Syria.

G-d bless the will to help in a VERY difficult situation for the Syrian people, they have actually suffered enough.