MyLife: Chassidus Applied

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How does Rosh Chodesh Kislev empower us today?  What does Chanukah teach us about dealing with darkness?  Why is this month called Chodesh Ha’Geulah?  How does Jacob’s journey from Be’er Sheva to Charan reflect in our lives today?  What does this chapter teach us on how to counter the fears triggered by recent events?  What is the significance of J...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How should we react to the horrific murder of R’ Zvi Kogan hy”d? What are its deeper implications? Is this a sign of a widening war against Jews? Should we be afraid? How are we to understand Iran’s extreme hostility and hatred toward Israel and Jews? If we defeated the Persians on Purim, why do we still need to contend with Iran? Can we interpret...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What do we learn from Parshas Chayei Sarah?  How can these Torah chapters help us understand today’s wars and what we can do to help the situation?  What is the central theme of this Torah portion?  Why is the portion that talks about the death of Sarah called the life of Sarah?  What is the lesson from Eliezer initially wanting his own daughter to...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What do we learn from Parshas Vayeira? What is the central theme of this Torah portion? Why did G-d reveal Himself to Abraham? How can we gain Divine revelation? How could Abraham turn away from G-d to greet guests? If greeting guests is greater than greeting the Shechina, why was G-d offended by Malki-Zedek first blessing Abraham and then blessing...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to this time of year What is the lesson from this period following the Tishrei holiday season? What is the meaning of the custom to announce, “and Yaakov went on his way”? How can we manifest Divine infinity into our finite lives? What is the story behind the song to the words “kesiva v’chasima tova”? What does the month of Cheshv...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to this time of year Why are these days between Yom Kippur and Sukkos so powerful? What is the lesson from these days? Why is the day after Yom Kippur called “G-d’s Name”? What is the proper way to greet people during these days? What is the significance of new year and holiday blessings? How do our blessings and best wishes help?...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How should we honor October 7th? What can we learn from this day's timing in the holiday season? What does Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Simchas Torah teach us about today’s war in Israel? Why is Israel and the Jewish people so central to human civilization? What should be the number one export from Israel? What is the connection with the yahrzeit o...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How can Rosh Hashana help us during this time of war in Israel?  Is it an open miracle that the Israeli army was able to dismantle the leadership of the Hezbollah terrorists in less than a week?  Is the killing of the head of Hezbollah and Israel’s recent victories connected to this time of year?  Is there a teaching that if a year begins badly it...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:How can Elul help us during these trying times?  How do the Thirteen Divine Attributes of Compassion empower us especially when we are faced with difficult challenges and war?  What do the last days of Elul teach us today?   When we say the King is in the field in Elul, do we mean the Divine essence or some of His characteristics?  When it says Hash...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How can Elul help us during these trying times?  What can we do differently and better this Elul to ensure that 5785 will be a great year?  Can you explain in practical terms how I can connect to the king in the field?  Why don’t we find Elul and its special customs mentioned in the Talmud or the Rambam?  What is the proper translation of kesiva v&...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How does Elul empower us today?   How can we ensure that the 13 Divine attributes of compassion radiating this month manifest in our collective and personal lives – in helping secure the release of the hostages, in bringing us blessings in our livelihood, health, children etc.?  Should we buy lottery tickets this month?  What accounting ( cheshbon...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does the month of Elul teach us today?   How Elul empowers us with strength in threatening times?  Which names describe the month of Elul?  What is the meaning of the “king is in the field”?  What specific things should we be doing during this month?  What unique power and energy does this month have?  What is its historical background?  60 Da...

MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answered Donate now: https://mylife500.com For recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier. Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Will war in Israel ever end? 01:34 • How should we react to the latest events in Northern Israel and Lebanon? 08:27 • What can we do? 09:30 • Did the prophets predict today’s war? 11:14...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does the 15th of Av teach us today?   How does the cycle from destruction to rebuilding help us navigate the extremes in our times?   Why is this day such a great holiday, comparable to Yom Kippur?  How do we reconcile the great holiday of the 15th of Av with the rule that we must diminish in joy when the month of Av arrives?  Why did we break...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does Tisha B’Av teach us today?    How does it empower us in difficult times?  What is its psychological application?  How do these days, and the general Jewish calendar, reflect the cycles of life?  Why are different prayers designated to different times of the year?  How do we explain Rabbi Akiva laughing when he saw destruction?  Is it appr...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What do the Nine Days teach us today?    What is the Rebbe’s unique approach to this saddest time of the year?  How does this period help us face challenges?  How does Rosh Chodesh Av empower us?  Can we expect that the sadness of this period will be transformed to joy?  Should we be afraid of our enemies threatening us?  What is the best way to fi...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What do the Three Weeks teach us today?    How does this time period help us get through challenges?  Can we connect the latest tragic rocket attack killing 12 children and teens to this time of year?  Who is the destructive angel Ketev Meriri that is unleashed during the three weeks, and what can we do to protect ourselves from him?  Can we expect...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does 17 Tammuz teach us today?    How do the Three Weeks reflect the twists and turns and ups and downs of our life cycles?  Since Rabbi Akiva laughed because he saw that the destruction of the Temple is really a step toward its rebuilding, why do we mourn during the Three Weeks?   What do we learn from the breach of the Jerusalem walls?  What...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Why is there so much upheaval and instability in the world today?  Is it a result of us being in transition from golus to geulah?  How did the Rebbe respond to the attempt against President Reagan in 1981?  What does it teach us about the state of today’s society and education?  Did the Rebbe embrace the US Presidents honoring and proclaiming the R...

MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answered Donate now: https://mylife500.com For recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier. Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: • What does Gimmel Tammuz teach us today? 0:55 • How should we approach the 30th anniversary of Gimmel Tammuz? 06:30 • What can we learn about Gimmel Tammuz from Joshua stopping the sun...

MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answered Donate now: https://mylife500.com For recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier. Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does this time period and Torah portion teach us today? • What do we learn from Chof Ches Sivan? 04:40 • Why does this day signify the beginning of a new era in history? 04:40 • Wh...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does this time period and Torah portion teach us today?    How do we apply the journey of the Jewish people in the wilderness toward the Promised Land to our life journey?  What do we learn from the sin of the scouts about facing the challenges in our life’s journeys?  What can we do during today's war and unrest to not repeat the same mis...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: MyLife: Chassidus Applied Episode 500  Tribute to Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky a”h  How should we react to the rescue of the four hostages?  What happened on this day 3336 years ago?  Why is it important for us to honor it?  What is Torah?  What is Torah from G-d's perspective?  Why was the Torah not given at the beginning of creation?  Why is it call...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: MyLife 500 campaign    What assets and resources do we have to face life’s challenges?  The power of Torah and Chassidus   Transition from Iyar to Sivan  Rosh Chodesh Sivan: Like one man, with one heart  Bamidbar  Bechukosei  Omer  Should we be concerned that America will turn against Jews, and begin planning our exit strategy?  Can we compare even...

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: MyLife 500 campaign    What does Lag B’Omer teach us today?  How does Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai help us deal with our challenges?  Why is this day so special?  What is the source that Lag B’Omer is the day of Rashbi’s Hilula?  Why can we listen to music and make weddings on Lag B’Omer?  Did the Rebbe suggest that we visit the Ohel on this day?  Is th...