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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 10 MIN

Homosexuality, Repeated Tests, and Where God is During Tragedy

from Rabbi In The Hot Seat with Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen · host Aish Studios

In this episode of Rabbi in the Hot Seat, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen responds to some of the most difficult and unexpected questions people send in.Why do the same challenges keep appearing in our lives? Where was God during tragedy and suffering? Can you hold a grudge? How should someone deal with stress? And what does Judaism actually say about difficult topics like sexuality, compassion, and personal struggle?Rabbi Dov Ber brings Torah, humor, life experience, and a lot of heart to every answer, reminding us that growth is a journey, every step counts, and the goal is to move through Judaism with sincerity, joy, and trust in Hashem.💬 Comment your questions for future episodes00:21 Why the same challenges keep returning01:22 Where was God on October 7?04:02 Is a hot dog a sandwich?04:30 Can you hold a grudge05:13 Stress and why it’s not helping you06:24 Judaism and homosexuality11:32 What gives the rabbi hopeTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform:https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration, visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aishTik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial ✅Donate now! https://donate.aish.com/masteringlife

In this episode of Rabbi in the Hot Seat, Rabbi Dov Ber Cohen responds to some of the most difficult and unexpected questions people send in.Why do the same challenges keep appearing in our lives? Where was God during tragedy and suffering? Can you hold a grudge? How should someone deal with stress? And what does Judaism actually say about difficult topics like sexuality, compassion, and personal struggle?Rabbi Dov Ber brings Torah, humor, life experience, and a lot of heart to every answer, reminding us that growth is a journey, every step counts, and the goal is to move through Judaism with sincerity, joy, and trust in Hashem.💬 Comment your questions for future episodes00:21 Why the same challenges keep returning01:22 Where was God on October 7?04:02 Is a hot dog a sandwich?04:30 Can you hold a grudge05:13 Stress and why it’s not helping you06:24 Judaism and homosexuality11:32 What gives the rabbi hopeTo listen to Rabbi In The Hot Seat on your favorite podcast platform:https://pods.link/rabbiinthehotseat🔔 Subscribe and turn on post notifications so you don’t miss out on any wisdom!✡️ For more Jewish inspiration, visit https://www.aish.com – the world's leading Judaism website. 👉🏼 Connect and follow for more Rabbi Dov Ber Wisdom 💫IG: ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/rabbidovberofficial/https://www.instagram.com/aishTik Tok: ➡︎ https://www.tiktok.com/@rabbidovberofficial ✅Donate now! https://donate.aish.com/masteringlife

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