Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What unique opportunities does Elul offer us? Chassidus applied to 25 Elul What do we learn from the day when the world was created? Since time itself was created, how can there be a 25th of Elul, suggesting days and months prior to that day? Lessons from NetzavimWhy do we read this portion before Rosh Hashana? What is the deeper meaning in ki karov elecha hadavar me'od , and why do we need an entire Tanya to explain this verse? What can we learn...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to Chai Elul What can we learn from this day? Is it significant that the Baal Shem Tov was born on Elul? What was the Baal Shem Tov’s main teachings? Why was there so much opposition to the Baal Shem Tov? Is there a similarity between the Besht’s teaching that all Jews are equal in the eyes of G-d to l’havdil the elimination of class distinctions in socialism? Who was Achiyoh Hashiloni and what connection did he have with being ...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Is Elul a serious time or a time of joy? Chassidus applied to Ki Teitzei in relation to Elul How should we deal with adversity? Why are we so consumed with remembering and erasing Amalek more than any other nation? Is G-d “violating” the prohibition of withholding payment to a worker by not bringing Moshiach after all our work in golus? Is there a reason that according to Torah law only a man can initiate a legal divorce by writing and delivering...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 19 min
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 EXPLORE OTHER GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.meaningfullife.com/sponso... THIS WEEK'S TOPICS: • Chass...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 11 min
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 EXPLORE OTHER GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.meaningfullife.com/sponso... THIS WEEK'S TOPICS: • Chass...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What can we learn from the transition from Tisha B’Av into the following days? The journey and dialogue between G-d and the people through the Seven Weeks of Comfort 15th of Av: Why was it a big joyous holiday in the times of the temple, and why is it no longer observed today? Why is it in the month of Av? Tisha B’Av: Why is the focus on the destruction of the Temple and not on the many that were killed? Nacheim: How do we apply some of the words...
Jul 26, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to Tisha B’Av What does it mean that Moshiach is born on this day? Why is this day considered sad if its purpose is to bring a greater elevation? Since the Shechina is also in Golus why doesn’t G-d bring the geulah for His own sake? Who was Kamtza and Bar Kamtza? Will unconditional love reverse the damage done by baseless hate? Why can’t we commission builders to construct the third Beis Hamikdash? Please share an interesting id...
Jul 19, 2021•1 hr 14 min
THIS WEEK'S TOPICS: What can you say to the families grieving the losses of their loved ones in the Surfside collapse? Chassidus applied to the Nine Days What lessons does this time period have for us? Why do we refer to this month as Menachem Av? Is there significance that the only death in the Torah where it notes the exact time and place is that of Aaron on Rosh Chodesh Av? What can we learn from the Arizal’s yahrzeit being on the 5th of Av? Do we have to only focus on the negative during the...
Jul 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to the Three Weeks What lessons does this time period have for us? Why is it called “Bein HaMitzorim”? Is there a connection between the ripening of almonds in 21 days and the Three Weeks? Surfisde: How can we still hold on to hope ten days since the Surfside collapse? What should I do with my angry feelings toward G-d for allowing such tragedy? What should we be doing today about events around us? Lessons from Matos Massei Why ...
Jul 05, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How should we react to the catastrophic building collapse in South Florida? With the recent structural disasters in Meron (in Iyar), Stolin (in Sivan) and now in Surfside (in Tammuz), what are we to think? Chassidus applied to 17 Tammuz What is the significance of this day? Why do we still fast for an event that happened 2,000 years ago, but we don’t have a fast day for the holocaust that was less than a hundred years ago? What can we learn from ...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 14 min
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 EPISODE, OR EXPLORE OTHER GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.meaningfullife.com/sponsorships THIS WEEK'S T...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to Gimmel Tammuz – 27 years What is the significance of this day? How could this event happen if a shepherd never forsakes his flock? Are there people who believe that nothing happened? What was the Rebbe’s last major teaching? Why is this year’s Gimmel Tammuz any different from the past 26 Gimmel Tammuzes? Did the Rebbe leave a will? What happened to the Rebbe’s property after Gimmel Tammuz? What was the Rebbe’s condition betwe...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to 28 Sivan – 80 years What is the significance of this day? How did the Rebbe mark this day 30 years ago? Lessons from Korach Why do we need a Rebbe? What was the response to Korach’s argument? Can we learn anything from this story about nepotism? How do we understand the story of Aaron’s rod sprouting almonds? What should be our attitude to the new coalition government in Israel? Is it appropriate to laugh, as Rabbi Akiva did,...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to Shelach Why did G-d tell Moshe to send the scouts of his own volition? What did the scouts do wrong? Why did they bring back large grapes? Why was the one who carried wood on Shabbos put to death? How do tzitzis remind us of the mitzvos? What can we do to increase unity and love? Now that cities are opening up, can we say that it is a sign of the imminent geulah? With the rise of anti-Semitic acts is it time to start fighting...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to 12 Sivan What is the significance of this day? How has Sinai impacted the world? Chassidus applied to Behaalotcho Why is it so critical to ensure that the “flame rises on its own”? Do the seven types of souls of the menorah correspond to different demographic groups? Israel under attack and the cease fire What should our attitude be? What can we do to help the situation? Is there hope for a peaceful future? Is there anything ...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Topics: Tragedy in Miron If the “world is ready for Moshiach” (as the Rebbe said), why are we still suffering tragedy after tragedy? What does G-d want of us? What is bitachon in face of tragedy? How can this bring us to grow in our love, unity, and acceptance of each other? What can we learn from the difference approaches of Moshe and Aaron to the deaths of Nadav and Avihu? Apology for suggesting that the victims were to blame The Talmud about someone being crushed in the Temple Please comment ...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 19 min
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 EPISODE, OR EXPLORE OTHER GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.meaningfullife.com/sponsorships THIS WEEK'S T...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Lessons from 13 Iyar: 69th yahrzeit of R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib a”h Did the Rebbe start the BT effort as a tikkun for his brother? What do we know about the Rebbe’s brother? What can we learn from the Rebbe’s brother about dealing with setbacks and descents in life? Reviewing the Rebbe’s words when he stood up from shiva after R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib’s passing Chassidus applied to Pesach Sheni It’s never too late Chassidus applied to Lag B’Omer: What ...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to Acharei-Kedoshim How to balance healthy tension and resolution? What does it mean to sanctify your life? What lessons do we learn from the 3 meanings in the word Sefirah 28 Nissan – 30 years: Moshiach Why is there no campaign to improve our midos? What should we study in particular? A practical suggestion When Moshiach comes... How do we balance actively waiting for Moshiach while responsibly living our daily lives? Do we bri...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Topics: Chassidus applied to Chof Ches Nissan – 30 Years What did the Rebbe mean with the words “do all you can”? If the Rebbe couldn’t get it done, how can we? Why Moshiach now more than ever? Why do we need Moshiach? Does 28 Nissan demonstrate a failed effort? Are we still in the 7th generation? What does it mean that Moshiach will certainly come by the year 6000? What else can we do to bring Moshiach? What does increase in acts of goodness and kindness mean in practical terms? Out of all the ...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 13 min
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 EPISODE, OR EXPLORE OTHER GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.meaningfullife.com/sponsorships THIS WEEK'S T...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Topics: Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to Rosh Chodesh Nissan, 2 Nissan and Vayikra Does the Torah say that Moshiach will come during the month of Nissan? 2 Nissan What is the story with the Rebbe Rashab visiting an art museum? Can you give us a synopsis of your favorite maamar of the Rebbe Rashab? Vayikra How do we offer gratitude today when we can’t bring a thanksgiving offering? Why does G-d enjoy the scent of animal sacrifices? Why is it a sin for Jews to...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 10 min
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 Vayakhel-Pekudei, Hachodesh and Nissan o What is golus and geulah in our personal lives, and how do we turn displacement into redemption? o What was Betzalel’s role as builder of the Sanctuary? o How can lowly materials become a Divine Mishkan? What is their significance? • Lessons from 25 Adar...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 11 min
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? o What fundamentals can we learn from this week’s Parsha based on the sicha of Ki Tissa 5752? o What relevant lessons does the red heifer have for us today? o If the people who saw the mirac...
Mar 07, 2021•1 hr 8 min
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 EPISODE, OR EXPLORE OTHER GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.meaningfullife.com/sponsorships THIS WEEK'S T...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 14 min
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 EPISODE, OR EXPLORE OTHER GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.meaningfullife.com/sponsorships THIS WEEK'S T...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 21 min
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 of context Is psychology antithetical to Torah? Non-Jews Do non-Jews have a soul and free will? What is the difference between ps...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 16 min
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 heal from an abusive home? What can we learn about the Covid vaccine from the Rebbe’s attitude to previous vaccinations? Bitachon in face o...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 19 min
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 G-d when our friends and community members die of Covid? How do we explain bitachon and emunah when they apparently don't bring the inte...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 5 min
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 Trump today? How can we possibly reconcile the great divide in our country today? Are we headed toward civil war? Suicide Suicide is...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 7 min
