Q&A: Prophecy, Determinism and Choice - Rabbi Dovid Gottleib

Follow us: https://www.hidabroot.com https://www.youtube.com/@Hidabrootcom https://www.instagram.com/hidabroot_global https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbCYZjl1CYoa4ulQIK2q In this deep and wide-ranging open Q&A, Rabbi Dr. Dovid Gottlieb explores some of the most profound questions in Torah thought — from the patriarchs’ legacy to free will and prophecy, human nature, and the meaning of Teshuvah. 💬 Topics include: Why the Torah foreshadows future events — “Maaseh Avos Siman L’Banim” How Abraham’s courage empowers every Jew who comes after him The balance between free will and divine decree Are humans born good, bad, or neutral? Why Hashem “held the mountain over our heads” at Sinai The nature of Teshuvah for those who didn’t know better The spiritual psychology of character and guilt How Pharaoh’s hardening of heart fits into divine justice Join this fascinating journey through Jewish thought, philosophy, and faith — as Rabbi Gottlieb brings clarity and depth to timeless questions. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Torah Q&As and lectures that make complex ideas accessible and inspiring. 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. #JewishPhilosophy #FreeWill #torahwisdom #TorahQandA #Q&A #JudaismExplained #HumanNature #TorahThought #JewishWisdom #DivineProvidence #TorahInspiration For more inspiring content: @Hidabrootcom