פרשת בראשית - סוד האור והחושך

The Mystery of Darkness Before Light: A Journey Through Creation In the story of Creation, one of the most puzzling aspects is that darkness seems to precede light. The verse states: "And darkness was on the face of the deep," yet the light had not been created. Why would Hashem allow darkness—symbolizing confusion and obscurity—to come first? Could this provide a defense for those who stray into "dark paths," claiming that obscurity was woven into Creation itself? Even more intriguing, if darkness is just the absence of light, why does the Torah specify that it was only "on the face of the deep"? What about the depths? This unusual phrasing hints at a deeper message: the Torah may be addressing a profound spiritual obscurity, the root of all misguidance. Join us as we explore this ancient enigma and discover how the Torah's subtle language provides us with a roadmap to overcome darkness—both physical and spiritual—and illuminate our path forward. Shiur is given by Rabbi Fridmann from Badatz Miami. www.badatzmiami.com