Why do bad things happen to good people? Where is God in our suffering? Can faith survive heartbreak?

In Dear God, Why?, Rabbi Benjamin Blech-internationally renowned educator, bestselling author, and spiritual guide-confronts the timeless and anguished cry of the human soul. Drawing on Jewish wisdom, personal experience, and decades of pastoral counseling, Rabbi Blech offers profound yet accessible answers to life's most difficult questions.

Whether facing illness, grief, injustice, or loss, readers will find in these pages both intellectual insight and emotional solace. This is more than a theological exploration; it is a compassionate conversation-one that dares to ask what many fear to voice, and that gently leads the reader toward hope, faith, and healing. For anyone who has ever cried out in pain and wondered if God hears-this book responds with depth, honesty, and love.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech is a nationally recognized educator, religious leader, and author of 20 books, including a number of international bestsellers. A 10th-generation rabbi, he has served for decades as a pulpit rabbi and a professor of Talmud at Yeshiva University, as well as a past recipient of the American Educator of the Year award.Having helped guide thousands of students and congregants through personal and theological crises, Rabbi Blech brings deep wisdom, compassion, and clarity to the most difficult questions of life and faith. He has appeared on major media platforms including The Oprah Winfrey Show, and his insights continue to inspire people of all backgrounds. He lives in New York City with his wife, Elaine.