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Who’s Running the Show?

By Shais Taub

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Shais Taub
Rabbi Taub is the spiritual leader of the Shul East in Milwaukee, WI. He is also a popular teacher and author known for his ability to synthesize complex and erudite concepts in Jewish mysticism. Especially dear to him is the study of Tanya, for which he composed the acclaimed Map of Tanya.

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Posted: Aug 31, 2009

Creation

G-d created Adam's body from the earth, and Eve's body from one of Adam's ribs. Furthermore, He created clothing for Adam and Eve from the skins of animals. Thus G-d's method of creation is from something to something else. Now, 'nothing' is an abstract word to describe the absence of any created thing. Wouldn't it be more logical to follow the scripture that tells us that God spoke things into existence. The act of speaking implies a release of energy which according to Einstein's theory of relativity has the potential of being transformed into matter. Thus isn't it more likely that G-d created the universe from energy?

Posted By Denis Gibbon, Australia

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