Rabbanit Jacob starts with the observation that women are obligated to perform time-bound mitzvoth in 3 holiday mitzvoth – lighting the Chanukah candles, the Arbah Kossot on Pesach, and the Mikrah Megillah on Purim. She ties the lighting of the Chanukah lights to the narrative of Chanukah, who was slaughtered with her children by the Greeks.
Rabbi Mirvis observes that there are some differences between Pharaoh’s description of his dreams and the reality of his dreams. These are minor differences. Yet, Joseph proved his veracity to Pharaoh by explaining them correctly. This message – being careful to evaluate all of the facts – is relevant today as well as in the Torah
Rabbi Sacks considers the repetitive theme of disguise that appears in this parashah. First, Jacob disguised himself as Esau, when asking Isaac for his blessing. Second, Laban disguised Leah as Rachel. Third, Tamar disguises herself as a prostitute to gain access to Judah.