The Torah tells us about how the universe was created — light, darkness, sky, plants, animals, people — but it doesn’t tell us why. Why did God create the world, and particularly human beings within it? What is our purpose on this earth? How can we achieve ultimate meaning in life? These are admittedly big questions, but a mysterious verse in Parshat Bereshit may just help us unlock the path to finding meaning in life.  

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