Judaism’s Biggest Questions I
About this course
Why do bad things happen to good people? Can we prove that God exists? Can science and religion be reconciled?
Join Rabbi Rowe as we grapple with the questions you really need to know.
Rabbi Daniel Rowe is the Executive Director of Aish UK. He holds a BA in Philosophy from University College London and an MPhil in Philosophy from Birkbeck College. He studied for a decade in Israel in various Talmudic institutes and is considered one of the most dynamic Jewish speakers in the UK, teaching in campuses, communities and schools across the country.
Rabbi Rowe is known for his ability to tackle difficult topics and has numerous videos and articles online. In 2016, Rabbi Rowe took part in a live televised debate with a leading atheist, dubbed "The God Debate".
Rabbi Rowe has played an instrumental role in the creation and development of many organisations and initiatives such as the Forum for Jewish Leadership, the Aleinu Conference and Shabbat UK.
Course Outline
Can we actually know if God exists? Daniel looks at the First Cause Argument and, using his MPhil in Philosophy of Mathematics, he unpacks the infinite nature of God and asks whether it is possible to create something from nothing.
One of the big questions of philosophy is ‘why are we here’? Daniel tackles this head on and discusses the purpose of creation, whether morality is a social construct and if God is good, why do we have to earn our reward?
Most people think science and religion are in conflict. Daniel tells you why they are not as exclusive as you may have thought and outlines a detailed approach to their reconciliation.
Perhaps the most difficult question of them all. While many begin with this question, Daniel starts with why do bad things happen at all? From death and suffering to fathoming God’s plan, he looks at how we can transform pain into healing.
You think you know what the Garden of Eden is? Think again. Breaking misconceptions is a speciality that Daniel loves to engage in. Meet Adam, Eve, the snake and the garden in a way you have never heard before.
