Listen "Q&A- Hishtadlus, Rivkah & Redundant Davening"
Episode Synopsis
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!
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