Ep. 502: How Should We React to the Israeli Court Ruling Forcing Haredim to Join the Army?

07/05/24 • 73 min

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 • What do we learn from Parshas Korach? 10:05 • What lessons do we derive from the Korach episode about leadership and uniting under one leader? 13:00 • What is the significance of Aaron’s rod sprouting almonds to prove that G-d chose him to be the high priest? 20:15 • Why did Korach want to be the high priest? 22:40 • Will he be a high priest in the future? 24:58 • What’s the story with Dasan and Aviram? 29:08 • What do we learn from the haftorah? 29:53 • How do we explain why the Jews so readily received the Torah but opposed entering the Promised Land incited by the scouts? 33:43 How should we react to the Israeli court ruling forcing haredim to join the army? 36:08 USA President • How should we react to the presidential debate? 45:17 • Who should we vote for? 47:00 War in Israel • Are we doing enough in fighting the spiritual war? 53:28 • How do we address the divisiveness that still exists between us? 56:02 • What is the best way to pray for our success? 57:26 • Are we allowed to put the pulsa d’nura curse on governments and officials that are siding with the Hamas terrorists? 59:18 • Can becoming a Nazir help the situation? 01:00:56 • Should we welcome the news that our enemies are fighting with each other? 01:03:20 • Should we celebrate the defeat or death of our enemies? 01:06:19 Should we ban a book that has a negative article about the Rebbe? 01:07:50

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Ep. 501: Are Our Prayers Helping Free the Hostages and Win the War in Gaza?

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 mistake as the scouts?
After the sin of the scouts, why were the Jews not given a chance to do teshuva?
Is it possible that the Geulah will be delayed due to our mistakes today?
What do we learn from lighting the menorah until the flames rise on their own?
What is the deeper meaning behind the Jews’ complaining that they want meat?
Is Canada different than the USA?
Why not conquer all of Gaza and settle it with Jews?
Are we allowed to launch missiles from our backyards into Gaza to help the war effort?
Should we try to shower the Gazans with kindness?
Should Israelis living near the border check their mezuzahs?

Should we move to Israel? Are our prayers helping free the hostages and win the war in Gaza?
War in Israel Why did the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva die? Follow-up

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Ep. 503: How Should We Approach the 30th Anniversary of Gimmel Tammuz?

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 from setting on this day thousands of years ago? 15:00 38:00 • Can we explain why the geulah has not come all this time? 40:48 • Can we apply ben shloshim l’koach to giving us special strength this year to overcome any last obstacles that are holding back the final geulah? 17:14 • Did the Rebbe give us clear instructions on what to do after Gimmel Tammuz? 21:20 • Is there a reason the rabbis didn't mark this day as one of mourning or celebration (like Lag B’Omer)? 26:55 • Can we say “yom hilula” regarding Gimmel Tammuz? 28:50 • Was there any last instruction from the Rebbe before Gimmel Tammuz similar to the Frierdiker Rebbe publishing Basi L’Gani? 30:08 • What lessons can we learn from this day on how to survive and succeed during the current war and unrest in the world? 32:32 • What guides and empowers us when we don’t have a physical leader? 35:39 • Is it possible that Moshiach didn't come before Gimmel Tammuz because Hashem wants it to happen through our efforts, not the Rebbe’s alone? 40:48 • How does Gimmel, Yud Beis and Yud Gimmel Tammuz represent three different stages of the Geulah? 43:37 • What’s the story with saying “yechi” – is it right or wrong to do? 46:38 • Please explain the intense level of hiskashrus to the Rebbe in a way that is consistent with halacha and mainstream Judaism? 56:22 • How should we honor this day?