Join the global war of goodness. Partner with us on the spiritual frontlines.

Home » Torah » Weekly Parsha » Bereishit

Bereishit

Covering some 3000 years of history, this is no history book. In these divine pages the foundations of a world are set, the roots of a people are planted, and the origins of all things are established. From the birth of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to Jacob’s passing in the land of Egypt, the Book of Bereishit sets the stage for all of existence. The story of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, Jacob, Rachel and Leah unfolds. Their progeny, the Twelve Tribes, develop their unique personalities. Joseph, the dreamer, rises to power and the family of Israel settles in the land of Egypt.

In the beginning… The key to life is to ensure that it is always beginning, never ending.

When life gets overwhelming, a flood of emotions and a storm of possibilities, construct an ark.

Sometimes, in order to arrive, one must first depart.

True Reality appears when all else disappears.

Life continues, even – or especially – when it seems to pass away.

The physics of the family tree: the deeper the roots, the sweeter the fruit.

Sometimes tricks are really treats. And sometimes treats are really tricks.

To reach someone else, usually you have to reach out of yourself.

Being settled is not ceasing to move. Being settled allows you to move.

Just because a soul is in prison doesn’t mean it cannot dream.

When humility embraces extravagance, the world is forever changed.

There are those who can live without really breathing. Just as there are those who can breathe without really living.