On the words "Bereishis bara Elokim", Rashi states: "Ain hamikroh haze homer ela darshuni k'mo shedarshu Chazal." (This verse calls for a Medrashic interpretation, as Chazal interpreted.) Sefer M'Zekeinim Esbonen quotes Rav Moshe of Kobrin zy"a, who explains this to mean that one shouldn't attempt to make up his own explanations. Rather, one should interpret it only as Chazal did.
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- Everything Depends on the Beginning of the DayRav Henoch of Alexander explains in Parshas Bereishis how contemplating Hashem's creation each morning strengthens emunah against worldly desires.
- The Entire Torah is in the Word BereishisIn Parshas Bereishis, the Vilna Gaon reveals how the entirety of Torah is contained within the first word, demonstrating with a hint to pidyon haben.
- Depression Leads to all AveirosDiscover how the word Bereishis hints to serving Hashem with joy, illustrating how sadness leads to sin while simcha serves as the foundation of divine worship.
- The Main Bracha is EmunahThe Ruzhiner Rebbe connects the conclusion of the Torah to its beginning, explaining the essence of true blessing and ongoing spiritual growth.
- A Broken Heart from Physical DesiresRav Avrohom of Stretin explains how a broken heart over engaging in physical desires can bring divine blessing to the world on Parshas Bereishis.
- The Root of all SufferingIn Parshas Bereishis, the Bais Avrohom of Slonim explains that the root of all suffering in this world stems from Odom's wife persuading him to eat.
- One Must Ask Himself "Ayeka"In Parshas Bereishis, Hashem asks Adam, 'Where are you?' The Slonimer Rebbe explains this as a vital call for self-reflection after the High Holidays.
- Shabbos Atones for all SinsDiscover why Shabbos has the unique spiritual power to grant atonement even when ordinary teshuva falls short, as revealed in Parshas Bereishis.
- Shabbos Nach YomtovDiscover the profound holiness of Shabbos nach yomtov following Simchas Torah, retaining the festival sanctity through Torah and Shabbos.