Does God Need Us? Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro Shocking Response

https://www.icmes.net/board-of-directors/rabbi-yaakov-shapiro Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro bio Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro explains that HaShem does not need us. He created the world out of pure altruism for our benefit, not His own. He emphasizes that HaShem is unchanging and cannot benefit from anything, including our mitzvahs. Shapiro highlights that we, as humans, are able to change and grow, unlike HaShem. He cautions against interpreting texts like the Tanya in a way that suggests HaShem created the world for His own benefit. He advises studying the basic principles of Jewish thought before delving into more complex texts. #god #torah #truth #rabbiyaronreuven #rabbiyaakovshapiro #manisfriedman #Warning #Alert #Judaism #Jewish #RabbiYaronReuven #Torah #Jews #JewishCommunity #Caution #AmYisrael #JewishDiaspora #JewishWorld