Q&A -Understanding Stories, Evil Eye,& Ordering Jewish Law (Rabbi Dovid Gottleib)(Jewish Philosophy)

0:00 - Do stories from the Gemara represent the norm or just special cases? 4:30 - How does the “Evil Eye” work and how do we protect ourselves from it? 9:05 - What is the order of importance of the different types of Jewish law? (Biblical, Rabbinic, etc.) 15:31 - When does a Rabbi become a sage that can create Rabbinic Laws? 26:08 - How can doubt adjust our Judaism? 32:26 - Why prohibit music/instruments on Shabbos and fast days? 36:50 - How is pain and suffering compatible with Hashem? 47:05 - Why should we help anyone if Hashem is in control? 50:51 - Is it possible that Hashem might not be all good and all knowing and all powerful? 55:38 - If Hashem is all powerful, then why do we need evil? 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!