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. 378: Should We Support the New Mayor-Elect Eric Adams?
Ep: 376: How Does One Stay Positive That G-d Has a Bashert for Them, After a Long and Trying Dating Process?
Ep. 375: How Much Should One Invest in Lottery Tickets?
Ep. 374: If We Feel Uninspired, Should We Learn From Abraham and Relocate?
Ep. 373: How Do We Maintain Inspiration After the Holidays?
Ep. 372: A Rebbe Never Leaves: What Can We Learn From Yud Gimmel Tishrei About Life After Gimmel Tammuz?
Ep. 371: Is It Acceptable to Ask Forgiveness via Social Media & Other Intriguing Yom Kippur Questions
Ep. 370: What Can We Learn From the Heavy Rains That Fell as We Prepare For Rosh Hashana?
Ep. 369: Is the Return of Taliban Control a Sign of Evil Making One Last Stand Before Moshiach?
Ep. 368: Did the Rebbe Comment on the Crown Heights Riots 30 Years Ago?
Ep. 367: Why Can Only a Man Initiate a Legal Divorce by Writing and Delivering a Get?
Ep. 366: What Can We Do About the Housing Crisis Facing Our Young Couples Today?
Ep. 365: Traveling to Alma Ata: Sentiments About the Rebbe and His Father
Ep. 364: How Should We React to Ben and Jerry’s Boycott of Israel?
Ep. 363: Will Unconditional Love Reverse the Damage Done by Baseless Hate?
Ep. 362: What can You Say to the Families Grieving the Losses of their Loved Ones in Surfside?
Ep. 361: What Can Chassidus Teach Us About July 4th and Independence?
Ep. 360: How Should We React to the Catastrophic Building Collapse in South Florida?
Ep. 359: Would the Rebbe Be Happy With Weddings Being Made Outside of Crown Heights?
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