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Bereshit is a rare and exceptionally unique Hebrew name that carries the entire weight of the beginning and creation of the world. The name is taken from the very first word in the Torah - "Bereshit bara Elohim" (In the beginning God created) - which opens the Book of Genesis and the entire Bible. The word itself is composed of two parts: "be" - meaning "in" or "at the time of", and "reshit" - meaning beginning, head, or absolute commencement. The name expresses the first cosmic moment, the zero point from which heaven and earth were created, and symbolizes divine creative power and the ability to begin anew. In Jewish tradition, the word "Bereshit" carries many profound meanings. The sages of the Midrash interpreted the word in various ways and saw in it allusions to wisdom, Torah, and the people of Israel. There is a famous interpretation that says the world was created for three things called "reshit" (beginning/first): the Torah which is called "the beginning of His way", Israel who are called "the first of His harvest", and the first fruits which are called "the first of all the fruit of the land". The name Bereshit thus connects the cosmic creation with the spiritual and moral purpose for which the world was created. Additionally, the gematria of the word "Bereshit" (913) equals the gematria of the phrase "Torah and kindness" - emphasizing the connection between creation and spiritual values. As a personal name, Bereshit is an extremely rare and meaningful choice. It suits parents seeking a name with deep significance, a name that connects their child to the most ancient tradition of the Jewish people and of all humanity. The name carries a sense of renewal, of new beginnings, and of unlimited potential. It is particularly fitting for a child born during a significant transitional period in the family, or for a firstborn child, or as a name symbolizing hope for a fresh start. Although the name is virtually never used in everyday life as a personal name, it carries tremendous power and recalls the beginning of all stories - the story of creation itself. The name Bereshit is an unconventional choice that reflects deep thought and a desire to give a child a unique and profoundly meaningful identity.

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Bereshit | Beresheet | Genesis

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Genesis 1:1 - In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth

In Kabbalah, Bereshit symbolizes the first point of light from which all worlds were created. The word contains all ten sefirot in hidden form, and represents the divine power of "yesh me'ayin" - creating something from nothing. Kabbalistic sages see in Bereshit the first contraction (tzimtzum) and the revelation of infinite light in the worlds of creation.

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