Jewish Philosophy with Rabbi Dr. Dovid Gottlieb

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. https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ podcasts@ohr.edu

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. https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ podcasts@ohr.edu

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. https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ podcasts@ohr.edu

0:00 - How does hishtadlus work? And how do we express appreciation when it works out? 2:30 - Is Hashem limited by logic? And if not, can we make a necessary truth not necessary? 16:30 - Can G-d learn something new? 19:00 - What's the uniqueness of Rivkah's being barren? And that she's no longer barren after Isaac's prayer? 22:30 - What is the nature of Modeh Ani? 25:00 - In Shmoneh Esreh, is it superfluous in "Sim Shalom" the phrase "Aleinu v'al kol Yisrael?" 32:00 - What is our position with seeming contradictions? 39:00 - What's the discussion about the luchos? 40:30 - Is the national revelation at Sinai not like other generational myths, like Homer's, for example? 50:30 - Is the "Mana" a myth? Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​ or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today!

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. https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ podcasts@ohr.edu

0:00 - Why does the Rishonim calculate the time of Moshiachs arrival? 4:00 - Is there any reasons to buy glasses for clear vision? 5:30 - Why is there references for comparing getting angry to avoda zara? 11:00 - When we do mitzvahs is it for our benefit or for Hashem's benefit? 14:00 - Is begging for money a proper form of hishtalut for the haredi community? 16:30 - What gives you a right to be a burden on the community? 24:45 - Do you recommend people to get a post-secondary education? 34:00 - Considering how women dress, how can we practice shmirat enaim? 40:30 - How can you free those people from becoming a victim?(Follow up on answer from previous question) 48:30 - If you have doubts should you not think about it and go learn? Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​ or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today!

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. https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ podcasts@ohr.edu

1:15 - Fibonacci's Source in the Torah? 1:45 - Are the seven days of creation literal twenty four hour periods? 2:30 - What are the main categories of Torah interpretation? 11:05 - Can you explain Joseph's goblet of divination? 15:15 - What are science/philosophy paradigm shifts in the Torah? 17:18 - Why is it a silly question to as "why do you do what your enjoy?" 20:00 - Why did Hashem designed humans to have pleasure? 24:01 - Can you explain the idea of despair/"giving up?" 33:30 - How are the effects of medicine related to Hashem? 39:50 - In my lifetime, can I feel the pleasure from the rain? 40:35 - How did Yaakov marry two sisters? Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​ or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today!

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. https://podcasts.ohr.edu/ podcasts@ohr.edu

1.Considering the Noma principle by Stephen J. Gould, is science how heavens go and religion tells us how to go to heaven? 2.3. Can the Rav recommend a method to learn the structure of hebrew? 3.6. How can I deal with my impulse to ask unanswerable questions? 4.9:30. What resources had the people in the past to communicate? 5.12. Why the Jewish people don't proselytize to become Jews? 6.16. How to deal with people that'd criticize the foundations of the Oral tradition and the Arizal's Kabbalah? 7.24:30. What attracted the Rav to Chasidism? What's the distinguished genius of the Chasidic Torah literature? 8.30:30. Did Jacob found out what his sons did to Joseph? 9.33:30. What's the jewish answer to the trolly problem? 10.39:30. What does it mean the kiss of Jacob to Rachel when he meets her? 11.42:30. How can I get pure motivations? 12.47:30. What's the purpose of the ten pronouncements? 13:51. Should Emuna pshuta should be one's motivation? Yeshivat Ohr Somayach located in the heart of Jerusalem, is an educational institution for young Jewish English-speaking men. We have a range of classes and programs designed for the intellectually curious and academically inclined - for those with no background in Jewish learning to those who are proficient in Gemara and other original source material. To find the perfect program for you, please visit our website https://ohr.edu/study_in_israel​ or call our placement specialist at 1-254-981-0133 today!