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What are the 5 explanations of the term 'humans were created in God's image'?
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?
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?
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.
Who was Rashi?
Who was Rashi?
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What dId the Baal Shem Tov teach about names?
What dId the Baal Shem Tov teach about names?
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Explain what we learn from Adam being created alone.
Explain what we learn from Adam being created alone.
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What lesson can we learn about Hashem from the fact He created Adam alone?
What lesson can we learn about Hashem from the fact He created Adam alone?
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