147 Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), Source Book Keys, AGTJL GENESIS | 1:27 image — GEN98 Traditionally, we are obligated to respect ... GEN98 Traditionally, we are obligated to respect ourselves and others, as we are all created “in the image of God” [this verse]. Additionally, Mordecai Kaplan discusses salvation as a quest to fulfill our potential. In order to effectively achieve these goals, we must care for our health and well-being. “Man has a physical organism… The healthy functioning of that organism is a prerequisite to mental and spiritual hygiene.” (Kaplan, The Meaning of God in Modern Jewish Religion). AGTJL 479 Share Print Source KeyAGTJLVerse1:27Keyword(s)imageSource Page(s)(See end of excerpt) Switch article GENESIS | 1:27 female — GEN80 Professor [Richard Elliott] Friedman [in "... Previous Article GENESIS | 1:27 image — GEN99 The commentators take the statement to refe... Next Article