Does G-d Love Me? - The Rabbi and the Suicidal Teen

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Does G-d Love Me?: The Rabbi and the Suicidal Teen

What attitude will provide a sense of purpose in life? Knowing that G-d loves me or that G-d needs me?

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Youth, G-d and Man, Adolescence, Purpose

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Anonymous May 7, 2023

I do not like the answer of the rabbi. Of course Hashem still loves Him! Hashem loves every single jew, they have a part of Hashem in it! How would Hashem not love them? I agree that it’s also very important that everyone’s needed both Hashem, but I do believe everyone’s loved by Hashem also. Reply

Danielle Chasyah Long Island, NY April 16, 2019

I like the things the Rabbi said and every needs to hear that, especially if they are suffering.

I am, however, concerned that some may see this as making light of mental illness. The boy was healed of his pain instantaneously? I know this was not the intention, but I wouldn't share this video. I feel it downplays the medical condition that caused him to try to commit suicide. As someone who has been treated for PTSD since my teens, it helps to be reminded how loved and needed I am by Hashem, and that has led me to keep seeking help, and the message of helping in the community and having a purpose, but one also needs to seek treatment that Hashem has provided through therapy, medications, support groups, etc. Reply

Does G-d Love Me?: The Rabbi and the Suicidal Teen

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