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Before the Beginning

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On Rosh Hashana, Jews celebrate the creation of the world (or of humanity, or something else..) If so, Elul marks the time before creation. What does it mean to be before creation? Why is answering that question forbidden in Jewish law? We take a journey through a series of texts, touching the questions and almost answering them. * You can find all the sources here: https://www.sefaria.org/sheets/343207?editor=1 * You can find more about me and different Torah ideas here: http://58thcentury.world/ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/rebjosh)

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