Oct
As we return to the beginning of our annual Torah reading cycle, we see how many universal truths, as opposed to particular ones, are communicated in the Book of Genesis. Leaving aside issues such as evolution vs. creation (in a nutshell, we would do well to accept the modern understanding that the Bible should be treated as a book of life lessons, not as one of science or history), its abiding genius speaks to us.
The morality we gain by linking creation and goodness, the portrayal of the human passions that can motivate us but also bring us down and the call to be true to the best within us in all circumstances are just a few of the ways that Biblical teachings uplift us.
I hope your Torah/Bible study is a gift for you in the new year. Enjoy!
