103 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Vayeishev (Genesis 37:1–40:23), Source Book Keys, TELVOL1 GENESIS | 39:9 sin — GEN1506 While sanctifying God Name is generally t... GEN1506 While sanctifying God Name is generally thought of as a commandment carried out in public, Jewish law teaches that it can be performed even when only one other person is present. The Talmud offers as an example Joseph’s restraining himself in the face of Mrs. Potiphar’s attempts to seduce him Sotah 36b … this episode is what caused the Rabbis to refer to Joseph as ha-Tzaddik (the righteous one). Therefore, any time a Jew acts righteously in the presence of even one other person, he or she is sanctifying God’s name. TELVOL1:461 Share Print Source KeyTELVOL1Verse39:9Keyword(s)sinSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 39:9 sin — GEN1505 Never take advantage of anyone who has be... Previous Article GENESIS | 39:9 sin — GEN1503 Adultery is one of those sins for which p... Next Article