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There is an enormous amount of debate and commentary regarding the incident recorded in our parashah that resulted in Moshe and Aaron being prevented from entering Eretz Yisrael, the story of the Mei Merivah, the Waters of Strife. Rambam’s commentary—presented in the fourth chapter of his Shemona Perakim—focuses on the negative consequences of Moshe’s display […]
Photo Credit: Jodie Maoz The philosophical debate regarding free will continues to our day: Do we choose our thoughts and actions, or is everything about us predetermined (by G-d, fate, genes, childhood experiences, and/or societal influences)? While psychology cannot conclusively determine which side is correct, interesting research has been conducted as to the psychological consequences that flow from our beliefs regarding free will. People who believe that they act under their own volition and agency tend to have higher academic success, better job performance, lower stress levels, and hig...