At the dawn of humanity, the world's first murder: Cain kills Abel, his own brother. How could this happen so early in man’s history? What drove a man to kill his brother? By exploring the inner dimensions of their offerings and rivalry, we can uncover profound lessons about jealousy, brotherhood, and serving Hashem. As we begin the Torah anew,  G-d’s words to Cain challenge and encourage us: we can master our impulses, refine our character, and choose differently.

The Torah Portion of B'reishith (Genesis 1 : 1 - 6 : 8 ) is read on Shabbat, 29 Tishrei 5787 - October 10, 2026