Why did Yosef hide his identity from his brothers? Why did he not inform Yaakov that he is in Egypt, and instead risks causing significant pain to his father? Why did Yosef place the goblet in Binyamin's sack? Many commentators have grappled with these questions, and this article will explore the various answers, as well as suggesting an alternative idea which provides insight into the reason for Yosef's silence – out of a noble desire to avoid the tearing apart of his father's household.

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