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Do humans have free will?

Ever wondered if we’re truly the masters of our fate? Becky Tahel explores what ancient and modern Jewish scholars have to say about free will. Looking at the writings of key Jewish thinkers like Rav Saadia Gaon and Maimonides to understand the balance between divine omniscience and human choice, Becky adds to the conversation storied debates and philosophical insights that challenge perceptions of the apparent contradiction between human freedom and Divine destiny.

You can find this video on our YouTube channel Big Jewish Ideas.

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