Beyond Belief Explore the intersection of faith and reason

Countless books have been written about Jewish philosophy — but one crucial element they inevitably overlook is me. Yes, me — a human being replete with feelings and desires not always compatible with G-d’s design.

You can prove that G-d created the world and even show that He endorsed a particular lifestyle. But what if I don’t identify with that? Why should someone else — even G-d — dictate the way I live my life?

Enter Rabbi Vechezkel Sofer’s groundbreaking and stimulating work. Prepare to have your preconceived notions about G-d, the Torah, and Judaism turned on their head. Drawing from the timeless wisdom of classic Jewish philosophy and the deep wellspring of Chabad Chassidic thought, Rabbi Sofer presents a fresh, rational lens through which to contemplate our age-old beliefs.

Every topic — no matter how sensitive or controversial — is examined with clarity and intellectual honesty: evolution, free will, the Holocaust, Zionism, Moshiach, and more.

Most importantly, in his engaging and inimitable style, the author guides you to see yourself and your passions in a whole new light, discovering how they can fuse beautifully with the divine purpose of life.

Beyond Belief is a thought-provoking and revolutionary work with page after page of insights for the rational mind. It invites you to take a new look at what you thought you knew about Judaism and encourages you to draw your own conclusions.

Some of the questions addressed in this book:

• Isn't the title “Chosen Nation” racist?
• Can you prove that G-d exists?
• Why is Mt. Sinai more reliable than the mystical revelations of other religions?
• Why did G-d create the universe, and why did He put me inside?
• Could the purpose of life be reflected in — and through — my ego?
• If G-d knows what I will choose, how do I have free choice?
• Where was the G-d of Mercy in Auschwitz?
• How do we know that the rabbis’ decisions express G-d’s will?
• Is belief in Moshiach utopian fantasy or an attainable reality?

Is there a slight chance this book will transform your perspective of yourself and the world? Read it and decide.