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Episode 16 - Rosh HaShanah: Teshuva and Free Will (Part 2)

The Dynamic Tora Podcast··29 August 2026·1h 20m

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In part 2 of the Rosh HaShanah mini-series, Rabbi Rami and Isaac dive into two pillars that uphold the Yamim Noraim: Teshuva and Free Will.Other topics discussed include:What does the story of Adam and Eve teach us about personal responsibility?Why does the Tora emphasize to "choose life"?What does it mean that when we do Teshuva, God "returns" to us?What is the soul, and how does that impact our capacity for Teshuva?Is it natural to own up to one's mistakes? Or is it against our nature to do so?Understanding what it means that God gives us the OPPORTUNITY to do TeshuvaIf we do not have free will, can we do Teshuva?