Where does the beauty in our world come from? But also, where does the pain and suffering come from? Why are we such amazing creatures and yet still do terrible things? Parashat Bereishit provides the answer to both of these questions. In fact, it goes beyond just answering these questions. It also lays a foundation for real hope.
How do we move from G-d’s judgment to G-d’s blessing? Curse and blessing is a major theme in Torah. Obedience leads to blessing; disobedience to G-d leads to curse. But when we have been disobedient, is there still hope beyond the curse of judgment? Parshat Noah shows us there is.
