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What are the 5 explanations of the term 'humans were created in God's image'?
- Rashi/ Rambam: We can think about ideas and concepts.2. Rabbi Dessler: We can care for others even if we don't know them.3. Rabbi Meir Simcha: We can make free choices.4. Rabbi Soloveitchik: We can be creative.5. Rabbi Hirsch: We have something holy within us.
According to the Gemara, what are two things the creation of Adam alone teaches us about the value of a single life?
The Gemara teaches that killing one person is equivalent to destroying an entire world, while saving one life is equivalent to saving an entire world.
What does Rabbi Simcha suggest people should have in their pockets and what is the significance of these items?
Rabbi Simcha suggests having two pieces of paper in their pockets. One should say 'the world was created for me' and the other should say 'I am like a speck of dust.' The significance of these items is to remind individuals of both their importance and humility in the world.
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What are the 5 things forbidden to do on Yom Kippur?
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Study Notes
The Concept of "Created in God's Image"
- There are five explanations for the phrase "humans were created in God's image"
The Value of a Single Life
- According to the Gemara, the creation of Adam alone teaches us that destroying one life is equivalent to destroying an entire world
- The creation of Adam also teaches us that saving one life is equivalent to saving an entire world
Rabbi Simcha's Suggestion
- Rabbi Simcha suggests that people should carry two things in their pockets: a piece of dust and a grain of wheat
- The dust reminds us of our humility, while the grain of wheat reminds us of our potential to grow and flourish
Rashi
- Rashi was a renowned medieval French commentator on the Hebrew Bible and the Talmud
Yom Kippur Restrictions
- There are five things forbidden to do on Yom Kippur: eating, drinking, washing, anointing, and wearing leather shoes
Atonement and Yom Kippur
- Atonement means making amends or reparations for past wrongdoing
- According to the Torah, on Yom Kippur, Jews are commanded to "afflict their souls" (i.e., fast) and repent for their sins
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