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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. 439: How to Treat a Child Who Has Wandered Away?
Ep. 438: How Can We Be Joyous When Faced With Difficulty?
Ep: 437: What Are the Main Lessons of Chof Beis Shevat?
Ep. 436: Does Torah Allow Using Ketamine and Psilocybin for Treating Trauma, Depression and Anxiety?
Ep. 435: What is Yud Shevat's Universal Message for the World?
Ep. 434: How Much Power Do We Have to Refine the Atmosphere Around Us?
Ep. 433: What Is the Main Contribution of the Alter Rebbe?
Ep. 432: What Can I Say to a Friend Who Is Suffering From a Terminal Illness?
Ep. 431: Is It Appropriate to Wish “Happy New Year”?
Ep. 430: Is Zos Chanukah an Opportune Time for Blessings for Having Children?
Ep. 429: What Is Chanukah’s Message For Us Today?
Ep. 428: Why Is Yud Tes Kislev Referred to as the Rosh Hashana of Chassidus?
Ep. 427: Is It Appropriate to Watch the World Cup? What Lessons Can We Learn From It?
Ep. 426: Are Our Prayers Answered?
Ep. 425: Is a Thanksgiving Dinner Considered a Hakhel Gathering Without Some Torah and Mitzvos?
Ep. 424: How Should We Respond to the Latest Bout of Antisemitic Vitriol?
Ep. 423: Can You Love G-d if You Don’t Love People?
Ep. 422: Should the Rainbow Help Quell Fears About Global Warming?
Ep. 421: Why Do Some Think That Simchas Torah Must Include Getting Drunk, and What To Do About It?
Ep. 420: Should We Fear Yom Kippur? Doesn’t Fasting Distract Us From Being Introspective?
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