GENESIS — 1:1 began Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), Source Book Keys, SONCINO-CLASSICSPage(s): (See end of excerpt) GEN3 R. Ahabah b. R. Ze'ira said: Repentance [was also created before the world] as it is written, Before the mountains were brought forth, etc. Psalm 90:2, and from that very moment, Thou turnest man to contrition, and sayest: Repent, ye children of men (ibid. 3). Genesis Rabbah 1:4. SONCINO CLASSICS SHOW FULL EXCERPT
GENESIS — 2:22 brought Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), Source Book Keys, SONCINO-CLASSICSPage(s): (See end of excerpt) GEN317 God also acted as best man at their wedding. This teaches a maxim that a man of eminence should associate himself with a lesser man in acting as best man, and he should not take it amiss. Berachot 61a SONCINO CLASSICS SHOW FULL EXCERPT
GENESIS — 2:22 rib Torah Book & Portion, Book of Genesis, Bereishit (Genesis 1:1-6:8), Source Book Keys, SONCINO-CLASSICSPage(s): (See end of excerpt) GEN321 The Torah is replete with acts of chesed (loving kindness). Every person [should be able to] judge for himself how important God considers this matter. Our Sages have commented that “built up the rib” teaches that God braided Eve’s hair for in the seacoast towns, braiding hair is called “building.” Berachot 61a SONCINO CLASSICS SHOW FULL EXCERPT