In this minisode of The Torah Broker Show, Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn and Sanford Burstyn explore a central question:
If the universe appears designed—why isn’t belief in G-d obvious?
Using examples like Earth’s precise distance from the sun, the discussion examines why the obvious seems hidden. Rabbi Bronsteyn explains that from a Torah perspective, G-d’s hiddenness preserves true free will, because undeniable proof would eliminate meaningful choice.
Chapters
00:00 – The Precision of the Universe
00:23 – Judaism and Non-Proselytizing
00:58 – What Is Free Will?
01:49 – Why G-d Must Remain Hidden
02:08 – Earth vs. Mars
02:55 – Creation
03:42 – Did G-d Create the 747?
04:34 – Why People Don’t Believe
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Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn is a rabbi known for his work with STAR-K Kosher Certification as a West Coast Kashrus Administrator. He is also one of the founding fathers of the Phoenix Community Kollel. Rabbi Bronsteyn delivers public classes in the Phoenix area and offers a podcast called Rabbi Yakov Bronsteyn – Parsha Classes.