Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
Chassidus applied to Yud Kislev
What is the significance of this day and what can we learn from it?
How is the geulah of the Mitteler Rebbe different than that of the Alter Rebbe?
Lessons from Vayishlach
How does the theme of this parsha play itself out in history, and especially in our lives today?
What do we learn from Yaakov’s confrontation with Esau?
Why did Yaakov prepare for war with Esau and not trust that G-d would protect him?
If Yaakov kept all 613 commandments, how could he marry two sisters, which is clearly against Torah law?
What is the significance of Yaakov’s name being changed to Yisrael? Why didn't his parents give him that name?
If a child’s name is determined by parents who have a mini-prophecy, why does G-d sometimes change a name?
Why did the angel wrestle with Yaakov and injure his hip?
Can it be said that Reuven is worse than Esau?
Was Dinah in any way at fault for what happened to her?
What do we know about the enigmatic Dinah?
Why is it that so many important stories are omitted from the Written Torah while other seemingly minor stories are mentioned explicitly in detail?
Why are there almost no details about Abraham’s early life in the Torah?
In general, how does the Torah decide which details to include in every narrative?
What should we do about an abusive educator?
Chassidus question: What does Tanya mean that our Torah / Tefilah reaches a certain world/reality and that different parts of Torah stem from different worlds? What does that practically mean for us?
Ep. 356: With the Rise of Anti-Semitic Acts Is It Time to Start Fighting Back?
Ep. 355: Should We Have Ahavas Yisroel to Jews Who Incite Against Other Jews?
Ep. 354: If the “World Is Ready For Moshiach” Why Are We Still Suffering Tragedy After Tragedy? What Does G-d Want of Us?
Ep. 353: How Do We Even Begin to Address the Horrific Tragedy in Miron on Lag B’Omer?!
Ep. 352: What Can We Learn From the Rebbe’s Brother About Dealing With Setbacks and Descents in Life?
Ep. 351: What Is the Rebbe’s View On the State of Israel?
Ep. 350: Special Chof Ches Nissan Edition: What Did the Rebbe Mean With the Words “Do All You Can”?
Ep 349: How Do We Celebrate Yud Alef Nissan?
Ep. 348: Did the Rebbe Ever Publicly Speak Out Against Pesach Food Price Gouging?
Ep 347: 27 Adar: Redeeming the Rebbe’s Speech by Becoming the Rebbe’s Mouthpiece
Ep. 346: How Do I Deal With a Serious Setback – Loss, Trauma, Death and Other Hardships?
Ep 345: Is There Spiritual Significance to the Landing on Mars and the General Exploration of Space?
Ep 344: How Are We to Understand the Idea of Jews as the “Chosen People”?
Ep. 343: Is Psychology Antithetical to Torah?
Ep. 342: What Can We Learn About the Covid Vaccine From the Rebbe’s Attitude to Previous Vaccinations?
Ep. 341: Can We Be Angry at G-d When Our Friends and Community Members Die of Covid?
Ep. 339: What Are We to Make of President Trump and Events of This Week?
Ep. 338: I Plan on Committing Suicide. I’m in So Much Pain! Please Help...
Ep. 337: How Do I Improve My Relationship With My Father?
Ep. 336: Why Does G-d Test People With Misfortune?
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