The Purpose of Existence: Bereishis

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In this series, Rav Kalatsky opens the Torah’s first words, “Bereishis bara Elokim,” to uncover how and why the world was created. Through classical sources like Rashi, the Midrash, and more, he explores the deepest questions of human meaning: Why did G-d create the world? What is the role of Torah and humanity within that vast plan? And how does the infinite cosmos reflect divine purpose rather than random existence?

From the grandeur of creation to the intimacy of human responsibility, Rav Kalatsky reveals how every layer of existence, spiritual and physical, reflects G-d’s will for moral awareness, growth, and holiness. Each episode illuminates how Bereshis is not merely the beginning of the Torah; it is the blueprint of all life and purpose.