Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
Chassidus applied to Yud Tes Kislev
What is the most important lesson we can learn from the Alter Rebbe’s imprisonment and redemption in our daily lives?
Since Chassidus empowers and heals our souls, why was it not given earlier?
How could have heavenly angels mistakenly opposed the revelation of Chassidus?
How was the Alter Rebbe’s spreading of Chassidus different than that of his predecessors?
Why did other Jewish communities see the Alter Rebbe’s work as an existential threat to Judaism? And did they ever apologize to him afterward?
How do we explain Reb Shmuel Munkes’ words to the Alter Rebbe before he was arrested “if you’re a Rebbe no harm will come to you:” 1) Didn’t the Alter Rebbe know this on his own? 2) We see that true tzaddikim were harmed throughout history?
What is the comparison of Yud Tes Kislev to Yetziyas Mitzrayim?
Is their significance in Yud Tes Kislev leading right into Chanukah?
What was the significance of printing the Tanya in countries all over the world?
Lessons from Vayeishev
Did Yosef get what he deserved because he taunted his brothers?
Why was Yosef given more attention than Reuven, the firstborn?
How are we to understand the bizarre story of Tamar and Yehuda’s seemingly self-serving behavior?
Why was Onan required to enter into a levirate marriage if the Torah, and why did he die?
Are we allowed to celebrate Thanksgiving?
What do we learn from the story of the man who posed as a Jew and married a Jewish woman?
How should we react to the recent scandal about an author of Jewish children’s books?
Chassidus question: If we have two souls, why do we identify with only one of them as being our true identity?
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Ep. 357: 28 Sivan – 80 Years: What Is the Significance of This Day?
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...
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