“You introduced each shevet from the circumstances going on surrounding their birth, and from that you explained how each of their middot formed within them. You taught us about their personalities, strengths and weaknesses, about their triumphs and mistakes – bringing them to life before us and making them seem more human. You told us captivating stories about each shevet, showing us where their middot come through, and through these stories you taught us lessons for life, things through which we could make our avodat Hashem more alive and wholesome.”