The second portion in the the Torah- Parshat Noach teaches us of the story of Noach and the flood. The lessons from the Torah forever live on, but there is a practical, physical part of this story that remains until today.
After the flood, G‑d promised Noach that He would never again bring a flood that would destroy the world. A rainbow is a reminder of this covenant that G‑d made with Noach, his descendants, and all living creatures. It is a covenant that G-d is constantly loyal to as he orchestrates the world. From this we see how kind G-d is to His creations. G-d created the world and everything in it, and like a parent to a child, he loves us and cares for us. He wants us to succeed. No matter what choices we make, G-d always has our back!
Of course we should try to make the right choices and create a home for G-d which He not only 'wont destroy', but one which he will be proud of. Whether making the right choice is easy or hard, It is up to each of us. When we do make good choices, we are showing G-d our father that we, in turn, remember this covenant and the lessons learned from Parhat Noach.
In light of it's great significance, upon seeing a rainbow in the sky, we recite the following blessing:
בָּרוּךְ אַתָּה ה' אֶלוֹהֵינוּ מֶלֶךְ הָעוֹלָם זוֹכֵר הַבְּרִית וְנֶאֱמָן בִּבְרִיתוֹ וְקַיָם בְּמַאֲמָרוֹ
Baruch ata Ado-nai Elo-heinu melech ha'olam zocher ha'brit v'ne'eman bivrito v'kayam b'ma'amaro.
Blessed are You, Lord our G‑d, King of the universe, who remembers the covenant, and is faithful to His covenant, and keeps His promise.
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