Meet the Instructor of "The Choice is Yours"
| Topics: | Freedom of Choice |
Rabbi Mendy Herson received his rabbinic ordination from the Central Lubavitcher Yeshiva in Brooklyn, NY. He has traveled extensively as a lecturer, connecting with audiences across the country and as far away as Australia with his engaging scholarly approach and personable, down-to-earth speaking style. Together with his wife, Malkie, he founded the dynamic Chabad Jewish Center in Basking Ridge, NJ serving Somerset County, and continues to serve as its spiritual leader. He is also the Associate Dean of the Rabbinical College of America, and a member of the board of Merkos, the educational arm of Chabad-Lubavitch International.
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Probably many people never pondered God's Divine Power, or for that matter even cared. However, for centuries there've been great minds digging for rational explanations.
I've been exposed to both religious rearing and higher university learning. I take no shame in admitting God's Divine Power is mind-boggling, as well as, overpowering. Nevertheless, I feel safe and loved within it.
Just opening my eyes every morning, knowing I've a God given choice between right and wrong enthralls me. Even if the powerful one knows what I'll choose.
Today, I may choose the worst decision of my life because of an aggravating situation I've gotten into. But God won't reach down and pull me back by the scruff of my neck.
God may be disappointed or he may laugh depending upon my decision, but I'm the one living with the consequences.
I thank Rabbi Herson and the Chabad team for shedding light from the Torah and allowing me to partake of these 4 adventurous weeks. Thank you and Shalom.