Why?

description of book Spectacular answers to challenging questions in Judaism Why is G-d’s knowledge of the future not a contradiction to your free choice? Why do women make the berachah She’asani Kirtzono? Why must we express gratitude to a friend if everything comes from G-d? In WHY?, Rabbi Doniel Hool invites us on a journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth, a journey deeply rooted in the wisdom of Judaism. This book is a blend of profound Torah scholarship and personal introspection, mirroring our own quests for understanding and meaning. Rabbi Hool, with his extensive thirty years of Torah learning, serves not only as a teacher but as a guide, leading us through the complex maze of Jewish thought. He addresses questions that touch the core of our being and our faith: the nature of Divine providence and human choice, the special role of women in Jewish prayer, and the intricate balance between acknowledging G-d’s providence and expressing gratitude to others. If you’re ready to challenge the boundaries of your understanding, WHY? is your next must-read. It’s not just about finding answers; it’s about changing the way you think about the questions. “Rabbi Hool has produced a thought-provoking work that will benefit thinkers of all backgrounds and levels of religious knowledge. It is not only deep but very readable as well — an unusual combination!”  Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz “My dear talmid, Rav Doniel Hool, has faithfully transferred the teachings of Gedolei Yisrael that he has heard firsthand over decades of learning in yeshiva.” Hagaon Rav Tzvi Kushelevsky “I have my own ‘why’: Why is this book called Why? if Rabbi Hool gives such enlightening answers?”  Rabbi Shraga Kallus   About the Author: Rabbi Doniel Hool, raised in Kingsbury, London, has been learning full-time for over thirty years, with most of that time in Ponovezh in Bnei Brak and in Mir Yerushalayim. He is a sought-after public speaker in both English and Hebrew, and he has recently completed a sefer on all the Tosafos in Maseches Kesubos. He and his wife, Avigayil, live in Yerushalayim and have nine children and a growing number of grandchildren. Rabbi Hool can be contacted at dons77@gmail.com.