Bereishis – The Ominous Beginnings of Man

This is the first of a series on the entire Torah. Every week will feature a new episode that begins with a synopsis of the parsha and insights and lessons and themes from it. The topics discussed in this epsode: Parsha Overview – [0:00] The World Was Created with Ten Utterances – [6:46] Hell Created on Day Two – [11:36] The Demotion of the Moon – [15:43] Why Adam was Created on Day Six – [20:20] Why no “And behold it was good” for Adam? – [25:32] Adam and Eve: Model Marriage? – [28:46] The Test and the Sin – [32:27] Adam was Created Circumcised – [39:00] “The Torah Begins and Ends with Kindness”/Adam to Moses Continuum – [41:48] The Punishment and Repurcussions of the Sin – [48:07] Cain and Abel: Impact of Actions – [01:00:29] Deterioration of Mankind – [01:09:46] —– If you enjoy this podcast please subscribe and check out my other podcasts: This Jewish Life – long form deep dives into critical Torah topics and The Jewish History Podcast – telling the remarkable story of the Jewish People. Contact: Website: RabbiWolbe.com Twitter: @RabbiWolbe Facebook: Rabbi Yaakov Wolbe Email: rabbiwolbe@gmail.com