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As he lays out his extraordinarily bold, profoundly thought-provoking hypothesis, Levine's deep love for and highly nuanced understanding of his subject leaps from every page. George Rohr, Noted Philanthropist Prof. Levine is both a ben Torah and an accomplished scholar. His work is an act of both courage and love of Yosef.... Whether the reader accepts Prof. Levine's thesis or remains skeptical (as I do), we must imagine Yosef smiling at someone who labored so hard to defend him. Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein, author of Nesivos Shalom Levine's interpretation of Yosef's life through the lens of contemporary psychology is innovative and provides a way for readers to find personal and practical insights for how to approach neurodiversity in the Jewish community today. Rabbi Dr. Ira Bedzow, Director of Biomedical Ethics and Humanities, NY Medical College Sam Levine has created a fresh, thoughtful and new perspective on a classic story, offering readers a unique lens with which to view one of Genesis' most colorful characters. In the process, he sensitizes us to what it means to live and lead on the spectrum, turning a handicap into a ladder for incredible future triumph for Joseph and for all those who come after him who struggle yet succeed . Dr. Erica Brown, author of Jonah: The Reluctant Prophet Levine presents a compelling portrait of Yosef, based on a close and insightful reading of the biblical text and traditional Jewish sources... this book will spark conversation and awareness, and hopefully change attitudes toward individuals with disabilities, both within the Jewish community and beyond. Jay Ruderman, President of the Ruderman Family Foundation This work represents a deeply researched close reading of the story of Yosef. Readers will experience a thought provoking analysis of Yosef's personality and a window into the lives of those on the highly functioning end of the autistic spectrum and their families. Recommended reading! Dr. Deena Zimmerman, author of A Lifetime Companion to the Laws of Jewish Family Life As he lays out his extraordinarily bold, profoundly thought-provoking hypothesis, Levine's deep love for and highly nuanced understanding of his subject leaps from every page. George Rohr, Noted Philanthropist

As he lays out his extraordinarily bold, profoundly thought-provoking hypothesis, Levine's deep love for and highly nuanced understanding of his subject leaps from every page. --George Rohr, Noted Philanthropist Levine's interpretation of Yosef's life through the lens of contemporary psychology is innovative and provides a way for readers to find personal and practical insights for how to approach neurodiversity in the Jewish community today. --Rabbi Dr. Ira Bedzow, Director of Biomedical Ethics and Humanities, NY Medical College Levine presents a compelling portrait of Yosef, based on a close and insightful reading of the biblical text and traditional Jewish sources... this book will spark conversation and awareness, and hopefully change attitudes toward individuals with disabilities, both within the Jewish community and beyond. --Jay Ruderman, President of the Ruderman Family Foundation This work represents a deeply researched close reading of the story of Yosef. Readers will experience a thought provoking analysis of Yosef's personality and a window into the lives of those on the highly functioning end of the autistic spectrum and their families. Recommended reading! --Dr. Deena Zimmerman, author of A Lifetime Companion to the Laws of Jewish Family Life Sam Levine has created a fresh, thoughtful and new perspective on a classic story, offering readers a unique lens with which to view one of Genesis' most colorful characters. In the process, he sensitizes us to what it means to live and lead on the spectrum, turning a handicap into a ladder for incredible future triumph for Joseph and for all those who come after him who struggle yet succeed . --Dr. Erica Brown, author of Jonah: The Reluctant Prophet Prof. Levine is both a ben Torah and an accomplished scholar. His work is an act of both courage and love of Yosef.... Whether the reader accepts Prof. Levine's thesis or remains skeptical (as I do), we must imagine Yosef smiling at someone who labored so hard to defend him. --Rabbi Yitzchok Adlerstein, author of Nesivos Shalom

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Samuel J. Levine is a Professor of Law and Director of the Jewish Law Institute at Touro Law Center. He has served as the Beznos Distinguished Professor at Michigan State University College of Law, and he has taught at the law schools at Bar-Ilan, Fordham, Pepperdine, and St. John's Universities.

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