God is Not a Monster

How do we find a meaningful Jewish response to the Sydney terror attack? In this week's sermon on Parashat Mikeitz, Rabbi Adrian (Wimbledon Synagogue) challenges the idea that tragedy is part of a divine script. If we claim that everything happens for a reason, we risk portraying a "Puppeteer God" who is cruel. Instead, we explore why God is not a monster and how Jewish theology calls us to look for the Divine not in the tragedy itself, but in our absolute refusal to accept evil created by humans. This video explores the story of Joseph, the limits of human control, and how to maintain faith when the illusion of safety shatters.