Family First: Why It Matters So Much (Bereishis)

From the very first commandment in the Torah—“Be fruitful and multiply”—family stands at the heart of Jewish life. This class explores why building a family and bringing children into the world is so central to G-d’s plan for creation. We’ll look at how each child contributes to the purpose of existence itself, why this mitzvah is seen as a partnership with G-d in creation, and how its impact extends to the coming of Moshiach. We’ll also discuss the Torah’s perspective on those who face the painful challenge of infertility and discover how every Jew can fulfill the essence of this mitzvah—by inspiring and nurturing life, both physically and spiritually.