ראשוןRishon
Jacob favors Joseph over his brothers and gives him a special robe. Joseph tells his brothers about two dreams in which they appear to bow before him, increasing their jealousy and hatred.
שניSheni
Jacob sends Joseph to check on his brothers and their sheep. When they see him approaching, they plan to kill him, but Reuben persuades them to throw him into a pit instead.
שלישיShlishi
Joseph’s brothers strip him of his robe and sell him to passing traders, who bring him to Egypt and sell him to Potiphar. The brothers show Jacob Joseph’s bloodstained robe, causing him to believe that Joseph has been killed.
רביעיRevi'i
Judah’s sons Er and Onan die after marrying Tamar, and Judah delays giving Tamar his third son. Tamar disguises herself and becomes pregnant by Judah, who later admits he is the father; she gives birth to twins, Peretz and Zerach.
חמישיChamishi
Joseph serves in Potiphar’s household, and G-d causes him to succeed in everything he does. Potiphar recognizes this and places Joseph in charge of his entire household and possessions.
שישיShishi
Potiphar’s wife repeatedly tries to seduce Joseph, but he refuses her. She falsely accuses him of attacking her, so Potiphar sends Joseph to prison, where the warden places him in charge of the prisoners.
שביעיShvi'i
Pharaoh’s cupbearer and baker are imprisoned and each has a troubling dream, which Joseph interprets. His predictions come true, but after being released, the cupbearer forgets to tell Pharaoh about Joseph.