If there is indeed a harmony that results from God being the ultimate cause, why is it so hard to see? Basic questions on Judaism plague not only the unaffiliated but also those who are very knowledgeable. Rabbi Zeldman tackles a few issues head-on starting with the birth of monotheism and Abraham, and continues discussing the value and ways to review your actions.
If there is indeed a harmony that results from God being the ultimate cause, why is it so hard to see? Basic questions on Judaism plague not only the unaffiliated but also those who are very knowledgeable. Rabbi Zeldman tackles a few issues head-on starting with the birth of monotheism and Abraham, and continues discussing the value and ways to review your actions.
What difference can I really make for bringing the geula any closer? Well, says Rabbi Zeldman, even if you feel short of doing anything monumental, the first step is to awaken the feeling that you 'care' about it. After that it's a matter of mixing in your unique abilities to find any worthy contribution that you can make.
Believe it or not it's easier to logically spell out the evidence of God’s existence than it is to fully rely on His backing. By hearing how a human being operates through the mechanism of cause and effect, it can become an eye-opening tool for educational proposes. Rabbi Zeldman explores God's role as Creator and defines the steps to develop more inner trust.
Could it be that God just created the world and left it to spin on its own? Rabbi Zeldman explores the concept of God as the world's Sustainer and Supervisor, with a master plan intended specifically for our ultimate good. But how does this understanding make sense considering the enormous pain and suffering in the world?
If we admit that God loves us dearly and is eminently involved in the world in general, and in our lives specifically, we would reach an impasse when considering the amount of pain people experience. If God is directing all affairs from love, why not send us good things instead of pain? Rabbi Zeldman discusses optional approaches to this difficult question that lead to the core limitation of a human being. He also touches on the gap between comfort and growth, and directs us on hearing the messages God sends our way.
We live in a tolerant society, and we are taught from young to accept the idea that many people will have differing ideas and beliefs than we do. Rabbi Zeldman pokes holes in this politically correct stance, showing that if religious beliefs stem from an understanding of reality as it is, there is no room to shrug off a search for truth.
Most everyone can appreciate the esoteric heights available to the seeker of Jewish mysticism, but how many of us have the time, the brain power or the desire to scale its very steep slope? In this trail-blazing series, Rabbi Zeldman speaks to the uninitiated Jew who has an interest to develop the spiritual pleasures available, even on the lower rungs of the ladder.
When entering the realm of spirituality your view of reality may need a few adjustments. Rabbi Zeldman guides us through the spiritual impact of the following terms; an Infinite Creator; something from nothing; primordial soup; cause and effect, etc. Without uplifting their true nature, we will probably continue interrupting our world as we always have.
The world was created on a foundation of Divine love and giving. Why then is life so hard, and why are we given a never-ending list of things we must do, instead of being urged to lay on the beach with a cold drink and a good book? Rabbi Zeldman discusses G-d's infinite wisdom, and how this can lead to experiences that don't feel great, but are truly for our good.