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

0:00 - How do we define leap years? 1:30 - If someone convinces you that believing in Hashem is not rational; can you still believe? 4:00 - Is there any benefit to reading secular Philosophers write about Judaism? 7:30 - What did the Kohen Gadol find on his archeological discovery? 11:30 - How do we understand Mazel? 17:30 - What advice does the Rav have for facing feelings of loss? 24:30 - What are the methodologies for studying philosophy and for math? 31:00 - What's the conditions for the status of a prophet? 34:30 - Do we have to believe the words of the prophets? 39:00 - Does the Rav have examples of Gematria that explain certain principles? 43:00 - What's the difference between the Nefesh and the Ruach? 46:00 - What age are the bodies after Techias HaMeisim (Revival of the Dead)? 49:00 - Which part has the potential, soul or the body? 52:00 - If our perfection is attained by giving, would that make G-d's perfection attainable? Produced by : CEDAR MEDIA STUDIOS

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 the Rav understand Philosophy? 3:00 - How convincing do you find the model ontological argument? 6:00 - What's the Rav's opinion on Spinoza's geometrical proof of G-d? 8:00 - How is one supposed to love G-d? 9:00 - How does someone's name define them as a person? 9:30 - What's the relationship between G-d and the Torah? 14:00 - How do we understand the physical based on the 3rd Principle of Faith? 16:00 What's the difference between Rebi, Rav and Rosh Yeshiva? 21:30 - What's implied in the Ratzon of Teshuvah? 24:00 - How will the mesianic times look like? Do we have our own light or are we just reflections of G-d? 29:00 - How do we know we're doing enough teshuvah? 31:30 - Is there a method to approach halachic issues? 34:30 - Why does the Rav define Emuna as "rational trust?" 39:30 - Is there a reason to philosophize about G-d? 43:00 - AT what point does a religion become a cult? 48:00 - Are the philosophic concepts not related to the Torah meaningless? 51:00 - Are Psalms allowed to be said at night?

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