Prophecy & Providence

Why do we believe in the Torah – the Mosaic tradition and accept the words of our prophets as the word of G-d.

Being a positive prophet; remaining optimistic in the wake of Hurricane Katrina

Surveying the Torah’s prophecies of destruction and the subsequent exiles, we can see how they have been fulfilled so accurately throughout our history and as such look forward to its promises for the future.

Torah trains our mind to see the hand of G-d in all natural events and happenings. Similarly, every life and creation has a purpose; hence every event in the world is part of the fulfillment of this purpose. Take a deeper look at divine providence.

Divine Providence refers to the way in which every entity and action in this world is guided to its ultimate purpose by G-d's wisdom and choice. The Baal Shem Tov's teachings enrich our understanding of these Divine patterns of causation and destiny.

Are the events of our lives the result of random chaos or are things running according to plan?

This class teaches in great detail the fundamental belief in prophecy and why it’s so central to the entirety of our faith.

In-depth Chassidic teachings on the spiritual make-up and function of angels.

We are all familiar with the open miracles in our tradition like the splitting of the Red Sea; are they mere legend, superstition and voodoo or a deeper dimension of reality?

What is the inner meaning of miracles and why are they less common today than in time past?