Beyond Randomness - Exploring Divine Providence with the Rambam

Beyond Randomness explores the concept of individual Divine providence from dual perspectives. In these pages, readers will learn the meaning of this concept from the traditional sources and will come to understand how it shapes a life committed to Torah.

Deveikus. The Rambam teaches that an ongoing conscious connection with Hashem, deveikus, is the highest purpose of Torah life, giving true meaning and spiritual fulfillment to our existence.

Sefer Iyov. The Rambam’s analysis of Iyov explains that true significance is found only in deveikus, even when we see good people suffering while others seem to have a free ride.

Nature and Miracles. The Rambam explains that both nature and miracles are expressions of Hashem’s will, encouraging us to recognize the Divine in every aspect of life.

“This sefer will enable every thinking Jew to see how Hashem is active in the management of his life. It is a necessary part of the library of every thinking Jew.”

Rabbi Moshe Meiselman, Rosh Yeshiva, Yeshivas Toras Moshe

About the authors:

Rabbi Dr. Dovid Gottlieb received his PhD in mathematical logic from Brandeis University in 1970. He taught in the department of philosophy at Johns Hopkins University from 1969 to 1980. Today, he is a senior faculty member at Ohr Somayach in Jerusalem and one of the most renowned lecturers in the Jewish world. His previously published books include The Informed Soul (Mesorah Publications, 1990) and Reason to Believe (Mosaica Press, 2017).

Rebbetzin Tziporah (Heller) Gottlieb is an American-born educator, author, and speaker based in Jerusalem. She is a senior faculty member at the Neve Yerushalayim College for Women, principal of the Bnos Avigail seminary on the Neve campus, and a lecturer for the online Jewish college, Naaleh.com. She specializes in textual analysis of Biblical literature and Jewish philosophy, and exploration of the role of women in Judaism. The author of eight books, she is also a weekly columnist for the Hamodia newspaper. Her books include the following:

Return: Your Path to Lasting Change, The Balancing Act: How to Bring the Power and Passion of Torah into Our Homes, Our Children – and Ourselves

Battle Plans: How to Fight the Yetzer Hara: According to Maharal, Ramchal, Chassidic and Mussar Masters, Here You Are: Exploring the Meaning of Life's Moments, Let's Face It!: The 8 Essential Challenges of Living, Our Bodies, Our Souls: A Jewish Perspective on Feminine Spirituality, This Way Up: Torah Essays on Spiritual Growth, More Precious than Pearls: Selected Insights into the Qualities of the Ideal Woman

By: Rabbi Dr. David Gottlieb