Genesis Stories Retold in Modern Hebrew with New Illustrations

In an interview with Arutz 7, he discussed the challenge of making the verses accessible without losing their meaning and how the illustrations help both children and adults rediscover the Torah's narratives.

His goal was to bring the Torah's stories closer to today's readers by making them simpler and more vivid, without altering the original verses. He cited the verse "The earth was formless and void, and darkness was over the surface of the deep," explaining that in the book, it is rendered as "The land was desolate and empty... and deep darkness enveloped the abyss," to create a clearer mental image.

He described the adaptation process as a personal journey of rediscovery, where he found new insights in familiar verses by attempting to explain them in simple language. A key challenge was preserving the deep meaning of the verses while using accessible language. For instance, when explaining "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness," he aimed to convey the concept without implying God has a physical form, focusing instead on humanity's unique capacity for thought and understanding.

The book, "Genesis - The Illustrated Story," uniquely combines the original Torah verses, the modern Hebrew adaptation, and detailed color illustrations. He believes this multi-faceted approach appeals to a broad audience, allowing children to enjoy the story and pictures while adults can find deeper meanings.

He wants readers to enjoy the book, become curious, and perhaps revisit the original verses with fresh perspectives, highlighting the enduring beauty of the Torah, where even familiar stories can reveal new light.