What does the Torah mean when it says that man is created in the image of God, b'tzelem Elohim? Rabbi Fohrman argues that the answer lies in God's own process of creation, work – and most importantly, His rest on the Sabbath Day. What can we learn from these concepts to be more Godlike in our actions?

 

What does the Torah mean when it says that man is created in the image of God, b'tzelem Elohim?  Rabbi Fohrman argues that the answer lies in God's own process of creation, work – and most importantly, His rest on the Sabbath Day. What can we learn from these concepts to be more Godlike in our actions? In Parshat Vayakhel, the Tabernacle and Shabbat are juxtaposed, which leads our Sages to explore the idea of refraining from work – melacha – and the spiritual meaning of keeping Shabbat law. But what is the actual connection between the Tabernacle and Shabbat, and what does this teach us about being made in God’s image, tzelem Elohim?  Join Rabbi Fohrman in this newly reanimated video as he reexamines the creation story and the original Sabbath to find out more! Watch Now Hurry, offer ends in 24 hours!! Get your free Aleph Beta sweatshirt when you sign up for an Annual Premium Membership! For more information about our Premium membership, which includes unlimited streaming to over 1,000 videos, dozens of full-length holiday videos, unlimited downloads on the app, printable transcripts and learning guides, access to exclusive webinars with Rabbi Fohrman and much more, click here. Support Us A project of the Hoffberger Fund for Biblical Studies, LTD PO BOX 8 Lombardy St. #40833 Newark, NJ 07102