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. 336: Why Does G-d Test People With Misfortune?
Ep. 335: Should a Chossid Eat Jelly Doughnuts on Chanukah?
Ep. 334: Special Yud Tes Kislev Student Edition
Ep 333: Should a Husband See Himself as His Wife’s Mashpia? What's Torah"s View on Marrying Cousins?
Ep. 332: What To Do if My Spouse Chooses to Believe Conspiracy Theories?
Ep. 331: Should We All Make Aliyah to Israel Now?
Ep. 330: How Should We React to the Election Results?
Ep. 329: Should We Vote for Trump or Biden?
Ep. 328: Perspective on the US Elections and Latest Peace Agreements in the Middle East
Ep 327: With Conflicting Messages During These Times, What and Who Should We Believe?
Ep. 326: What Personal Message Does Rosh Hashana Offer Us?
Ep. 325: Announcing the Winners of the 2020 MyLife: Chassidus Applied Essay and Creative Contest
Ep. 324: What Should I Do About My Husband’s Addiction to Inappropriate Online Content?
Ep. 323: How Do We Find Clarity Amidst All the Disinformation Being Spread Today?
Ep. 322: Israel-UAE Peace: What Would the Rebbe Say?
Ep 321: Chof Av: Seeing the Divine in Everything; Teachings of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak
Ep 320: What Should I Do About Phone Addiction and Worse...?
Ep. 319: Which Takes Precedent: Doing a Mitzvah or Helping My Wife?
Ep. 318: Who Is Our Greatest Enemy?
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