Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
Chassidus applied to Rosh Chodesh Kislev
What is the significance of this day and can we learn from it?
What is the theme and energy of Kislev?
How to grow through setbacks?
What was the origin of the Kinus Hashluchim?
Lessons from Toldos
What can couples experiencing difficulties having children learn from Yitzchak and Rivkah?
What do we learn from the battle of Esau and Yaakov in Rivkah’s womb?
Why did Yaakov have to dress up as Esau in order to steal the blessings?
What justification is there for Yaakov to steal Esau’s blessings?
Why did only Rivkah, and not Yitzchak understand the status of Esau?
Why couldn’t Yitzchak correct himself and bless Esau with the brochos he mistakenly gave Yaakov?
Why was Yitzchak not spared the pain of seeing Esau become a wicked person as Abraham was by having him pass away earlier?
What was the yeshiva of Shem and Eiver?
Ways to find a shidduch – follow-up
Comments: The importance of asking questions
Women in the Torah
Why does the Torah rarely mention the girls in the families?
How should I respond to someone who criticizes the Torah for being a patriarchal system that keeps men in power?
Why don’t women wear a yarmulke?
Chassidus question: Based on the rule that the highest levels fall to the lowest ones, 1) why did Rivkah and Yaakov give up on Esau and not let him receive the blessings in the hope he would do teshuva? 2) Does this rule apply to the monsters in history as well, like Stalin?
Ep. 398: Why Should the Rebbe’s Birthday Matter to Those That Never Heard of the Rebbe?
Ep. 397: What Can We Do About the Recent Terrorist Attacks in Israel?
Ep. 396: How Do I Begin the Process of Growing Through My Difficult Life?
Ep. 395: Should We Be Concerned About Rising Prices?
Ep. 394: What Can Purim Teach Us About the War in Ukraine Today?
Ep. 393: Who Should We Support in a War Between Russia and Ukraine?
Ep. 392: Is It Appropriate to Watch the Super Bowl and the Olympics?
Ep. 391: How to Resolve a Disagreement With My Spouse Whose Covid Paranoia Is Adversely Impacting Us?
Ep. 390: Is There a Connection Between Mrs. Lapine’s Murder 30 Years Ago This Week and the Rebbe’s Stroke Three Weeks Later?
Ep. 389: Is It Appropriate to Display the Rebbetzin’s Photo?
Ep. 388: What Can We Learn From Yesterday’s Hostage Crisis in Texas?
Ep. 387: This Year's Yud Shevat Lesson: You Have Infinite Power to Transform Your Life and the Universe
Ep. 386 Special Edition: Abuse, Betrayal and Protecting Our Children - Addressing the Recent Horrific Scandal
Ep: 385: Does a Mashpia Have to Care For His Mushpa?
Ep. 384: How Should a Couple Resolve Disagreements About Having Children?
Ep. 383: With the Rebbe Discouraging Family Planning, How Should We Deal With Legitimate Concerns Related to Having More Children?
Ep. 382: With Abortion Back in the News, What Is the Torah’s View on the Matter of Viability?
Ep. 381: Why Do the Chanukah Lights Endure, While the Temple Menorah Did Not?
Ep. 380: How Should We React to the Recent Scandal About an Author of Jewish Children’s Books?
Ep. 379: What Should We Do About an Abusive Educator? Duration
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