If God Knows Everything, Then Why Did God Give People Free Will?

Thank you to Mason, 15 years old, for asking this question. In this video, I name seven possible responses and add a story in the middle.

← Previous Post

Reflections on Pirkei Avot

Own Your Judaism Livestream Conversation with Jonathan daCosta

Recent Posts

Neilah Sermon: Can We Dance in the Shadows? The Practice of Joy in an Imperfect World
Yom Kippur morning Sermon: “Can We Dance in the Shadows? The Practice of Joy in an Imperfect World”
Kol Nidre Sermon: “Can We Dance in the Shadows? The Practice of Joy in an Imperfect World”
Mindful Monday: A Torah Repaired, A World in Need of Healing
Rosh Hashanah Sermon: “From Vengeance to Teshuvah: Transforming Pain into Possibilities”
The Prospects of Peace: A Pre-Yom Kippur Message
Mindful Monday Message: Beyond Seeing
Mindful Monday Message: A Parent’s Joy
Shabbat and Holidays: Shabbat
Livestream Conversation with Ben Callif

“On the day of [the wedding]... we couldn't have been happier. It felt like we had a life-long friend under the huppah, and the service felt totally reflective of us, our Jewish values and our heritage.” -Lauren B. and Sam C.

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Instagram

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

EIN: 81-4553253

Let's Chat

Top

You may also like

Neilah Sermon: Can We Dance in the Shadows? The Practice of Joy in an Imperfect World

Yom Kippur morning Sermon: “Can We Dance in the Shadows? The Practice of Joy in an Imperfect World”

Kol Nidre Sermon: “Can We Dance in the Shadows? The Practice of Joy in an Imperfect World”