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THIS WEEK'S TOPICS:
• Chassidus Applied to Yud Dalet Kislev
o Why were the Rebbe’s parents unable to attend his wedding?
o What is the Torah’s position on marrying cousins?
o Why doesn't the Torah give marriage advice?
o Should a husband see himself as his wife’s mashpia?
• Lessons from Yud Tes Kislev and Vayishlach
o Why would heaven be opposed to the Alter Rebbe teaching Chassidus?
o What lessons does the reunion between Jacob and Esau teach us about Yud Tes Kislev?
o Is there a correlation between the campaign to inspire non-Jews about the Seven Noahide
Laws and the birur of Esau in this week’s Parsha?
• Is there a double standard when it comes to discussing Trump and Biden?
• Covid related:
o How can we rely on authorities when it’s possible that the blind are leading the blind?
o What are your thoughts on the recent Covid-related crackdowns targeting religious Jews?
o Now that some Rabbis are beginning to change their opinions regarding lockdowns, would
civil disobedience be allowed according to halacha?
• Is it appropriate for a wealthy person to live a luxurious life?
• Chassidus question: How could Rochel have violated Yaakov’s trust by giving the signs to Leah?
• MyLife 2020 Chassidus Applied Essay and Creative Contest: 7th Place winners:
o Essay English: Window for Words, Moshe Miller, 65, Chicago, IL, Writing, translating, teaching, guiding. Self-employed, Chicago, IL
o Essay Hebrew (men): קולקטיביזם מודרני ואינדיבידואליזם חסידי, Collectivism and Individualism in
the Teachings of the Rebbe, R’ Chaim Luria, Lod, Israel
o Essay Hebrew (women): מחשבה בריאה, Healthy Thought, Mirav Basari, Tzafarya, Israel
o Creative: Me’odecha: A Niggun (music), Moshe Gordon, 19, Brooklyn, NY, Student, Tomchei
Temimim, Morristown
Ep. 499: Should We Be Concerned That America Will Turn Against Jews?
Ep. 498: How Does Rabbi Shimeon Bar Yochai Help Us Deal with Our Present Challenges?
Ep 497: Should We Move to Israel Due to Fears of Rising Antisemitism?
Ep. 496: What Does Parshas Emor Teach Us About Education That Can Help Us Address the Crises in Our Schools and Universities?
Ep. 495: How Should We Respond to the Rebbe’s Call: “Do Everything You Can to Bring Moshiach”?
Ep. 494: How Do the Miracles and Redemption of Pesach Empower Us in Facing Our Current Challenges?
Ep. 493: How Can We Explain the Attack by Iran in the Month of Miracles and Redemption?
Ep. 492: What Can We Learn From the Upcoming Solar Eclipse and the Recent East Coast Earthquake?
Ep. 491: How Do We Reconcile Today's Difficulties With This Double Month of Joy and Redemption Leading Into Pesach?
Ep. 490: Should We Allow Jews Siding With Our Enemies Celebrate Purim With Us?
Ep. 489: How Should We React to a Jew Publicly Refuting “His Jewishness Being Hijacked”?
Ep. 488: A Teenager Asks: How Can I Quell My Fear That History May Be Repeating Itself as Our Enemies Attack Us?
Ep. 487: What Did the Rebbe Mean That "All We Have to Do Is Open Your Eyes”? When I Open My Eyes I See Chaos in the World, Not Moshiach
Ep. 486: Can You Be a Zionist Without Displaying the Israeli Flag and Singing Its Anthem?
Ep. 485: What Can We Learn From President Javier Milei’s Prayers at the Kotel?
Ep. 484: What Should Be Our Attitude to Zionism?
Ep. 483: With War Raging in Israel, Is It Appropriate to Increase in Joy During This Adar?
Ep. 482: What More Can We Do to Help Win the War?
Ep. 481: How Should We React to Jews Sympathizing With Our Enemies?
Ep 480: What Are We to Make Of the Recent Chaos in 770?
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