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This commandment was addressed to both Adam and again to Noah and his offspring. More than just a repetition of a previous obligation, G-d reveals to Noah the extraordinary virtue of bearing many children. An analysis of Maimonides' treatment of the obligation to populate the world. (Likutei Sichos vol. 30)

In the first portion of the Torah, Adam and Eve receive the commandment to “be fruitful and multiply.” What are the parameters of this mitzvah today?

The first mitzvah in the Torah is to have children. This class examines details of this commandment and five levels of understanding.

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 76 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.

The Torah tells us that both of Joseph’s sons were born before the famine began in Egypt. What do the commentaries say we are supposed to learn from this?

Study the daily lesson of Sefer HaMitzvos for day 77 with Rabbi Mendel Kaplan, where he teaches the mitzvah in-depth with added insight and detail.