Parashat Noach – Opening Questions

Is there any relationship between the Torah's account of the Flood and Mesopotamian flood myths?
What can one learn from the parallels between the flood story and the creation narrative?
If Cham "saw" Noach's nakeness, why was Canaan cursed?
What does it mean to be a "גִבֹּר צַיִד לִפְנֵי ה'‏‎"‏‏‎ and what does this teach about Nimrod's character?
What was the goal of the people involved in building the Tower of Bavel, and why did Hashem feel a need to foil their plans?

Parashat Noach/Questions