Adam and Eve story
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Genesis 3:16 – “He Will Rule Over You”
After Adam and Eve are sent out of the Garden of Eden, G-d informs them of the new social and physical order within which humanity will now exist. In this world, the ground is cursed and we will eat by…
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Animals Banished from the Garden of Eden
Were the animals also banished from the Garden of Eden? If yes, why? For what sin? Answer: Man contains within him the sum total of all of creation. As man goes, the rest of creation goes. Thus, when man was…
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Two Creation Narratives
The verse states in Genesis (1:27), “And G-d created Man in His image, in the image of G-d He created him; male and female He created them.” Then in chapter 2, verses 21-23, G-d creates woman with the rib of…
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Was Adam Androgynous?
Is Adam known to have been created androgynous (… male and female He created them), or was Eve literally created ‘out of’ a complete, male Adam ? Correct me if I am wrong, but does the Zohar say Adam was…
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Forbidden Fruit and the Apple Myth
In school we learned that the forbidden fruit that Adam and Eve ate from wasn’t actually an apple like I always thought, but grapes, figs, or wheat. So why then do so many people assume it is an apple? Are…
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Eden’s Talking Snake
How did the snake communicate with eve? Answer: Hi! It’s a very interesting question. But you know, the world then was very different, in so many ways. It’s not too easy for us to relate to. The Da’as T’vunos by…
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Order of Creation of Man and Animals
In Genesis 1:20-23 it speaks of birds and creatures being created by G-d on the 5th day and in Genesis 1:24-28 it speaks of G-d creating man and letting man rule over beast on the 6th day. This however contradicts…
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The Daughters of Adam and Eve
How is it possible for Cain to have a wife if he, Abel, and Seth are the only children of Adam and Eve and they are the first people created by G-d? Answer: Hi! Thank you for your interesting question.…
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Adam’s Garments
What were the heavenly garments that G-d made for Adam (Genesis 3:21)? Answer: That is a great question that several of our Sages have addressed, and I will share with you some of their answers. Indeed, according to our understanding…
