The Dynamic Tora Podcast
The Dynamic Tora Podcast
The Dynamic Tora Podcast
Episode 16 - Rosh HaShanah: Teshuva and Free Will (Part 2)
1 hour 20 minutes Posted Aug 19, 2026 at 11:00 am.
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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 Teshuva
  • If we do not have free will, can we do Teshuva?