The purpose of mankind
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The Story of Creation and our Ecological Crisis
Rabbi Elchanan SametSome have claimed that the Torah is to blame for humanity's destructive treatment of nature, and that God's commandments led to ecological disaster. A closer look at the Creation stories reveal that this statement is untrue.
A Return to the Garden of Eden
Rabbi Amnon BazakThere are many similarities between the Mishkan and the creation of the universe. What is the significance of this comparison?
The Keys to Revealing Kohelet's Hidden Meaning
Rabbi Yitzchak Twerskyתאריך פרסום: תש"ע | |
What is the book of Kohelet about? What does it teach us? This shiur explores these questions in order to understand Kohelet on a deeper level. By examining various stories in Tanach, such as Adam and Chava, Cain and Hevel, and Para Aduma we can gain a clear understanding of the essence of Kohelet - the ability to choose between good and evil, which is critical to understanding life in general.
Educational Perspectives in the Study of Kohelet
Rabbi David NativWhat is the message of the book of Kohelet, and why is it read on Sukkot? A close examination of the book reveals that it is unlike most of the other books in Tanakh. The reader of Kohelet is struck by the tone of despair that is prominent throughout the book. Its verses consistently voice the lack of meaning and purpose in life, and contradictory phrases abound. This stands in sharp contrast to all other books of Tanakh, where we are accustomed to an optimistic approach and life is infused with meaning through its connection to Torah values. However, there is a clear ideological shift from the beginning of the book to the end. This shift can help us answer the question why we read the book of kohelet on Sukkot - by teaching us that the type of life we live on this earth needs to be molded by permanence.
Parshat Bereshit Part 2: Day 7 + Creation of Adam (Perek 2)
Rabbi Alex Israel | 32 minutesWhat is the purpose of the second chapter of Sefer Bereshit? How is it different than the first chapter? Through a textual analysis we can explore these crucial differences, which allow us to understand different human dynamics and difference man-God relationships, and ultimately the goal of man in the world.
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