יהודה אתה יודוך אחיך... בן פורת יוסף
In Yaakov Avinu’s blessings to his sons, we see the Patriarch delineate the specific area of avodas Hashem, service to Hashem, of each individual tribe. Together, their service coalesces and the purpose of Creation is realized. Each tribe’s personality was different. This variation reflected a different approach to avodas Hashem. Yaakov’s blessing ensured that the shefa, spiritual flow from Above, would be endemic to the requirements of each individual shevet, tribe. The blessings of the Patriarch singled out two tribes for monarchy: Yehudah and Yosef. Each was uniquely suited for his role of leadership, based upon his individual character traits….
