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Introduction to Thematic Study of Chumash and 'parshiot'
The Two Stories of Creation

Introduction to Thematic Study and Parshiot

One of the most significant - but often overlooked - ways that Chumash conveys messages is through its division into "parshiot". As we begin our study of Chumash with Sefer Breishit , we dedicate a short introductory shiur to this important topic.

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The Two Stories of Creation

How many stories of Creation are there in Parshat Breishit, one or two? Although this question is more often discussed by Bible critics than yeshiva students, its contains a significant spiritual message. This week's shiur discusses the structure of Parshat Breishit, in an attempt to better understand the meaning of the Torah's presentation of the story of Creation, and to 'set the stage' for our discussion of the overall theme of Sefer Breishit in the shiurim to follow.

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