כל מה שנברא בששת ימי בראשית צריכין עשייה, כגון החרדל צריך למתוק, התורמוסים צריך למתוק, החיטין צריכין להטחן, אפילו אדם צריך תיקון.
All that was created during the six days of creation requires improvement. For example, the mustard seed needs to be sweetened and the lupine need to be sweetened, the wheat needs to be ground, and even a person needs improvement.
[AJWS translation]
Suggested Discussion Questions:
1. According to this text, what is our role in the world?
2. How can we improve God's creations?
Time Period: Rabbinic (Maccabees through the Talmud)