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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. 358: Gimmel Tammuz – 27 Years: What Is the Significance of This Day? How Could This Happen if a Shepherd Never Forsakes His Flock?
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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