Read in light of the Sumerian King List, Adam’s genealogy (Genesis 5) reveals a gender-neutral line, conceived without a female counterpart. Noah, like the Mesopotamian flood survivor Ziusudra, emerges as the first “son,” inaugurating a new line of gendered humanity.
Dr.
Jürg Hutzli
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The etrog tree, according to midrash, fulfilled God’s command in creation, such that the tree tasted like its fruit. It was also the tree of Knowledge from which Eve ate. By taking the etrog on Sukkot along with the other species, we atone for this primordial sin.
Prof. Rabbi
Rachel Adelman
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Human perfection cannot be achieved only through intellectual and spiritual development, but requires companionship and physical intimacy.
Prof.
Kenneth Seeskin
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