Q&A - Kohen Gadol, Mazel, and Prophets (Rabbi Dovid Gottleib) (Jewish Philosophy)

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? 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!