# Did It Really Happen? — Can I believe in Torah without turning off my brain?

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Podcast: [The Jewish Experience](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jewish-experience-1225666)
Published: 2026-02-02T04:18:37+00:00
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## Resource

Jews believe the Torah was handed down from Mount Sinai. But how can we know if we weren't there? And why should we believe any of the events recorded in Torah really happened? Rabbi Wildes addresses the challenging questions that lead intelligent Jews to question their beliefs. Website: jewishexperience.org Facebook: facebook.com/ManhattanJewishExperience/ Instagram: instagram.com/M_J_experience/

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