Lessons from the Sun

It states in Tehillim (19:2) השמים מספרים כבוד א-ל ומעשה ידיו מגיד הרקיע, "The heavens recite Hashem's glory, and the sky tells of the work of His hands." When one looks up at heaven, one sees the sun, moon, stars, and the vastness of creation, recognizing Hashem's greatness and splendor.

The chapter uses the sun’s light as an analogy to the great light of the Torah. As it states (19:8-9) תורת ה' תמימה... מאירת עינים, "Hashem's Torah is perfect...enlightening the eyes." Rashi writes, "The Torah illuminates...