G-d is by nature incomprehensible to man in the complete sense of the word. But is there a way to grasp any sense of Him? Rabbi Kirzner guides us to realize that we must have a way of defining G-d. Hear excellent proof that G-d very much wants us and expects us to come to know Him by examining the way the world was created and the method with which it works.
G-d is ultimately unique. This exclusivity encompasses all of the attributes that can be ascribed to G-d, with nothing that can come close to Him or even be considered similar. What is it about this sense of understanding of G-d that we find threatening? Rabbi Kirzner examines the pitfalls and struggles mankind falls into when trying to form a relationship with the Divine.
While G-d is intimately involved in our lives, He also stands back to allow us to choose how we’d like to learn the lessons he has set for us to gain. Rabbi Kirzner delves into the pitfalls we fall into, and the ultimate positive effect that comes from G-d’s lack of intervention even when we take ourselves in terribly negative directions.
Rabbi Kirzner takes us back to the very first day of man’s life and the grave mistake he made when considering how to serve G-d. Often we convince ourselves that negative things are not only OK, but they are positive. Follow this class that describes the missing piece of trust in G-d and his ultimate knowledge we learned over and over as a nation, and the need to build that within ourselves on an individual level.
If G-d is so good, how can evil exist? The Ramchal’s understands that Adam HaRishon toyed with the idea that there were two G-ds. Is this something we can relate to? Sure, says Rabbi Kirzner. Listen in for a fascinating analysis of our thought processes when we are facing enticement, and the way to succeed by holding on to the trust in G-d and the ultimate good within all He sends our way.
We live with people around us who are involved in utter nonsense. Does this have an effect on us? Join Rabbi Kirzner as he examines the lack of clarity we suffer from, and the desire for a true perspective based on reality we can feel. Is there a way we can gain it? Listen in for a powerfully simple solution to bring us to our portion in Torah and relationship with G-d.
There are two separate periods of time that the world will experience. The first, where G-d is hidden and we are expected to rise to the challenge of finding Him. The second, when we experience the reward for the self-growth we’ve achieved. However, these two eras are related to each other deeply. When we understand what the final result is, we will realize the significance of each action we do.
G-d is loving. G-d is compassionate. G-d is upset. This way of speaking about Hashem makes Him sound like a glorified human being with supernatural powers. While we can understand that G-d relates to us in certain ways, it is crucial that we understand that this is not the essence of G-d. An excellent class that separates between G-d’s interaction with us and the rest of Him that we will never comprehend.
We like to envision our lives as humdrum, with shining moments of glory spotting the landscape. Rabbi Kirzner challenges our concept of day to day living, explaining that each and every action we make is either positive or negative, and has an effect. How can we relate to this concept and the enormous responsibility the significance of our actions carries?
Our capacity to choose between good and bad that directs our lives in the deepest of ways carries with it a price. Rabbi Kirzner discusses the punishment that follows after negative behavior and how it actually preserves and develops qualitative freedom. Also touched on is the concept of the suffering of the righteous and how their spiritual refinement brings them to compensate for the abuse of our ability to choose.