Is my suffering a punishment or something much deeper?
Rav Shlomo brings the radical Torah of Reb Usher Freund zt”l that flips everything we think we know about pain. Every affliction you go through isn’t revenge. It’s not a result of being “bad.” It’s the exact medium God chose—mercifully—to bring your soul closer.
This clip will challenge you, especially if you’ve ever held a child and wondered what kind of world they’re entering.
📖 Featuring: Psalms 119 (“טוב לי כי עניתי”), Divine Providence, the deep purpose behind human pain, and how the reality (מציאות) of this world is structured for connection, not condemnation.
Full Shiur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaK9u6CKdtg
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About this short
“This Is Why You’re Suffering — and Why It’s Holy” is a short from Rav Shlomo Katz, published on June 10, 2025 and available to watch on VideoVinkel. The total runtime is 1:31. It has been viewed 1,308 times so far. Press play above to watch the short right here, or open the original on YouTube Shorts.
“This Is Why You’re Suffering — and Why It’s Holy” was uploaded by Rav Shlomo Katz on June 10, 2025. You can browse more uploads from Rav Shlomo Katz on VideoVinkel.
How long is this short?
The total runtime is 1:31.
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As of the latest sync, this short has been viewed 1,308 times and liked 46 times.
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