Jewish Philosophy with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Gottlieb Q&A - Kissing the Mezuzah, Normality & Other Religions
00:00 - Does G-d want everybody to be fully observant or should people go their own way in life? 4:30 - Couldn't have Hashem said the commandments in a way where it couldn't kill the Jews by Har Sinai/(Follow-up) Why didn't Hashem tell us all the Torah? 9:30 - Why wasn't Torah given to the world on the first opportunity it was created? 13:00 - If you stand in the doorframe do you have to kiss the mezuzah? 14:20 - If Hashem knew about the Tree of Knowledge why did he put it there in the first place? 17:00 - Could a person be born without the ability to perceive/understand Hashem? 20:15 -Is there any inherent need or value to being normal in Yiddishkeit? 26:00 - How and why does the physical (substances) affect the spiritual in terms of Judaism? 32:45 - To what extent should a person involve themselves spiritually in the world? 35:30 - What advice would you give someone in finding their greater purpose? 41:00 - How is free will relatable to anything in the world? Does it mean anything and why does it matter? 43:00 - Why after Yehoshua died there is no sole national leader of the Jewish people? 46:00 - What is the purpose of other religions in the world? 50:00 - Is there any factors in believing in a personal G-d without revelation? 55:00 - Should a person view his purpose as outside himself so he can help others or himself? 58:30 - Do mitzvahs have defined levels of priority?
Having received his Ph.D. in mathematical logic at Brandeis University, Rabbi Dr. Dovid Gottlieb went on to become Professor of Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University. Today he is a senior faculty member at Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem. An accomplished author and lecturer, Rabbi Gottlieb has electrified audiences with his stimulating and energetic presentations on ethical and philosophical issues.
In Jewish Philosophy with Rabbi Dr. Gottlieb, we are invited to explore the most fascinating and elemental concepts of Jewish Philosophy.
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