Rabbi Simon Jacobson

MyLife: Chassidus Applied

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MyLife: Chassidus Applied Podcast by Simon Jacobson addresses the personal and emotional needs of our community by answering the most pressing questions of our lives -- from the perspective of Chassidic thought. The podcast demonstrates how the Torah provides us with a comprehensive blueprint of the human psyche as a microcosm of the cosmos, and offers us all the guidance we need to live the healthiest possible life and build nurturing homes and families, bringing up the healthiest possible children, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. Get unlimited free downloads of MP3 recordings o

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Rabbi Simon Jacobson

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Ep. 346: How Do I Deal With a Serious Setback – Loss, Trauma, Death and Other Hardships? 07.03.2021 1:08:07

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. THIS WEEK'S TOPICS: • Chassidus applied to Ki Tissa and Parah         o How do I deal with a serious setback? With loss, trauma, death and other hardships?        ...

Ep 345: Is There Spiritual Significance to the Landing on Mars and the General Exploration of Space? 22.02.2021 1:14:15

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson, or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED...

Ep 344: How Are We to Understand the Idea of Jews as the “Chosen People”? 15.02.2021 1:20:34

Ep. 343: Is Psychology Antithetical to Torah? 08.02.2021 1:15:44

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus Applied to Mishpatim, Shekalim and Rosh Chodesh Adar How do we balance reason and faith? How do we build a relationship with G-d? What is the power of joy? Our polarized country - follow-up Was the Rebbe ever in a pandemic? Psychology and Torah Please frame psychology, spirituality, and Chassidus in some sort...

Ep. 342: What Can We Learn About the Covid Vaccine From the Rebbe’s Attitude to Previous Vaccinations? 01.02.2021 1:19:13

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus Applied to Chof Beis Shevat and Yisro  The Rebbetzin Chaya Mushka as partner with the Rebbe  What can we do to honor the Rebbetzin?  Her words: “In Lubavitch all is good”  How do we apply Mattan Torah today?  Why was Sinai preceded by Yisro’s arrival and the lesson for us?  Parents and children: How can I hea...

Ep. 341: Can We Be Angry at G-d When Our Friends and Community Members Die of Covid? 25.01.2021 1:04:39

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus Applied to Tu B’shevat and Beshalach  What do you do when you’re stuck?  What is the secret to success?  Lessons we learn from the time when the Jews were stuck between the sea before them and the pursuing Egyptians behind them  What do we learn from trees?  Bitachon in face of challenges  Can we be angry at...

Ep. 339: What Are We to Make of President Trump and Events of This Week? 11.01.2021 1:06:38

Chassidus Applied to Vaeirah and Rosh Chodesh Shevat  How do we deal with the deepest darkness? The revelation of Havaya in the abyss of Mitzrayim  Bringing Torah and Chassidus to all languages and peoples  President Trump and Events of this Week  From a Torah perspective, what are we to make of the recent events in Washington?  What attitude should we have to President Tr...

Ep. 338: I Plan on Committing Suicide. I’m in So Much Pain! Please Help... 04.01.2021 1:00:47

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-... or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED EPISODE, OR...

Ep. 337: How Do I Improve My Relationship With My Father? 28.12.2020 1:01:52

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-... or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED EPISODE, OR...

Ep. 336: Why Does G-d Test People With Misfortune? 21.12.2020 1:11:01

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-... or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED EPISODE, OR...

Ep. 335: Should a Chossid Eat Jelly Doughnuts on Chanukah? 14.12.2020 1:14:06

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-... or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED EPISODE, OR...

Ep. 334: Special Yud Tes Kislev Student Edition 07.12.2020 1:17:41

• Chassidus Applied to Yud Tes-Chof Kislev and Vayeishev 0:24 • How can we say that the Yidden had Bechirah by matan torah - Hashem picked up the mountain over their heads?  09:20 • Is there anything wrong with listening to Jewish music that are not niggunim?  13:36 • Is there a reason the Rebbe does not put so much emphasis on Rebbetzin Devorah Leah's story? It seems that Chassidim feel...

Ep 333: Should a Husband See Himself as His Wife’s Mashpia? What's Torah"s View on Marrying Cousins? 30.11.2020 1:15:48

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson/ or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED...

Ep. 332: What To Do if My Spouse Chooses to Believe Conspiracy Theories? 23.11.2020 1:11:55

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson/ or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED...

Ep. 331: Should We All Make Aliyah to Israel Now? 16.11.2020 1:14:12

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson/ or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED...

Ep. 330: How Should We React to the Election Results? 09.11.2020 1:08:51

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson/ or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED...

Ep. 329: Should We Vote for Trump or Biden? 02.11.2020 1:13:06

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson/ or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED...

Ep. 328: Perspective on the US Elections and Latest Peace Agreements in the Middle East 26.10.2020 1:14:04

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson/ or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED...

Ep 327: With Conflicting Messages During These Times, What and Who Should We Believe? 19.10.2020 1:12:43

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson/ or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED...

Ep. 326: What Personal Message Does Rosh Hashana Offer Us? 14.09.2020 1:08:52

Chassidus Applied to Rosh Hashana Chassidus Applied to Rosh Hashana How to experience renewal? Can you share an original and important idea about Rosh Hashana? What personal message does Rosh Hashana offer us? How can we “trick” the angels by not blowing shofar on Erev Rosh Hashana? Why don’t we blow shofar when Rosh Hashana falls out on Shabbos? Please explain the concept that G-d...

Ep. 325: Announcing the Winners of the 2020 MyLife: Chassidus Applied Essay and Creative Contest 07.09.2020 1:13:18

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-... or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED EPISODE, OR...

Ep. 324: What Should I Do About My Husband’s Addiction to Inappropriate Online Content? 31.08.2020 1:13:17

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson/ or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED...

Ep. 323: How Do We Find Clarity Amidst All the Disinformation Being Spread Today? 24.08.2020 1:09:23

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-... or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED EPISODE, OR...

Ep. 322: Israel-UAE Peace: What Would the Rebbe Say? 17.08.2020 1:08:05

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson/ or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED...

Ep 321: Chof Av: Seeing the Divine in Everything; Teachings of Rabbi Levi Yitzchak 10.08.2020 1:10:30

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson/ or email: info@chassidusapplied.com. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: info@chassidusapplied.com SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED...