ספר בראשית

With G-d's Blessing

The Midrash (Bereishis Rabbah 89:1) explains "At the end of two years" as indicating that everything, including evil, has a time limit. Once its time is up, darkness ends. The word וייצר (formed) in the creation of man, written in plural, signifies the creation of both the good and evil inclinations. However, in the source of creation, everything is unified. By reconnecting to this source, both inclinations become unified. The term וייצר relates to צורה (form), implying that the evil inclination is merely an illusion, a falsehood. This is why it is called צלמות (shadow of death), as it has no real substance.In Pharaoh's dream, the healthy cows grazing in the marshland symbolize peace during times of plenty. The Midrash explains that unity and connection awaken the source of creation, where dualities do not exist. The unhealthy cows are merely coverings that hide the good, as stated, "He created one against the other" (Koheles 7:14). Yosef clarified that Pharaoh's dream was essentially one, showing that the good and bad are not independent forces but part of Hashem's design. This is reflected in "At the end of two years," signifying the end of secondary negative forces.The principle "The only vessel that contains blessing is peace" indicates that the existence of good depends on unity. This is symbolized by the cows grazing in the marshland. Similarly, Shabbos represents the unification of all things, allowing blessings to rest. Through the unity and connection, the source of creation is awakened, revealing that everything is ultimately one and allowing the blessing to manifest.