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Why does God let us suffer?
Join Rabbi Fohrman as he grapples with the unsatisfying answers often given to this difficult question -- and offers a new approach based on a mysterious passage in the Book of Isaiah.
Queen Esther’s Background
Unlike most other Jewish Holidays, the story of Queen Esther is about God's hand in what seems like coincidence. But is that the whole story?
Interpreting The Book Of Jonah: Why Do We Read His Story On Yom Kippur?
In this course, Rabbi Fohrman presents the essential questions regarding the book of Jonah, and in so doing, demonstrates that the book – and Yom Kippur itself, the day on which the book of Jonah is read – is about something much deeper than just repentance.
Why Are The 10 Commandments Important Today?
In this course, Rabbi David Fohrman examines the meaning of Ten Commandments, why they are important & explores the most fundamental principles of Judaism.
The Meaning Of Hannah’s Prayer
The High Holidays are a time for deep introspection and prayer. Yet, how can we stand before God and really speak to Him? The answers on how best to commune with God can be found in an interesting place: Hannah’s prayers in the book of Samuel.
Rachel’s Tears: Harnessing the Power of Mourning
In the Book of Jeremiah, we’re told that when Rachel wept for her children, God listened. Perhaps if we can discover why Rachel’s tears had this incredible effect on God, we can discover a way to harness the power of our own tears.