Episode 490: Special Purim Edition When: Sunday, March 24, 8:00PM ET For recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier . Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does Purim teach us today? What is the main theme of Purim and how can we access its power in our time? How can Purim help us face our enemies today and transform even the greatest threat to total victory? Why is Purim celebrated with so much joy, more than any other day in the year? What is the meaning...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does this week’s Torah portion and time period teach us today? 7 Adar What mazal does this day bring us? How does Moshe empower us today? Are there any special customs or observances on this day? How could Haman have made such a big mistake and not know the day of Moshe’s birthday? Is there a connection between Moshe’s name not being mentioned in Tetzaveh with G-d's name not being mentioned on the Megillah? What is the primary theme of this ...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does this week’s Torah portion and time period teach us today? Lessons from Adar II Is there significance to moving the clock forward for daylight savings time, which adds an extra hour of light to the day? Parshas Pekudei Shekalim The Gaza War Moshiach Is it appropriate for women to go on a “mikvah strike” in order to coerce their husbands to put pressure on a get withholder?...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 13 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does this week’s Torah portion and time period teach us today? Lessons from Adar Parshas Vayakhel: What power is there in gathering together? Parshas Ki Tissa: Should we be doing anything different? Are there any parallels between the war in Ukraine and in Gaza? Why not return any part of Israel? What can we learn from the demonic passion of our enemies? Are we allowed to try to force G-d's hand to bring Moshiach? Why is intensifying Torah a...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 13 min
What does this week’s Torah portion and time period teach us today? Lessons from Adar How does joy help us get through difficult challenges? What is the acronym of Adar? Does the joy in Adar have the power to transform true darkness? Is the joy in Adar initiated from above or from our work below? If we defeated Amalek on Purim why are we still facing enemies like Hamas? Why don’t I see blessings in my life as the Rebbe Rashab promised to those who will learn Chassidus? Parshas Ki Tisa What can w...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Why does the world not demand that Hamas surrender? What does this week’s Torah portion and time period teach us today? Lessons from Adar Lessons from Purim Katan Parshas Tetzaveh Parshas Terumah Parshas Mishpatim Can you distinguish between supporting the State of Israel as a secular governing body and recognizing it as a divinely sanctioned state? What are the different opinions about the “three oaths” which include forbidding Jews from forcefu...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 13 min
When: Sunday, February 11, 8:00PM ET For recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier . Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How do we find strength in challenging times? What does this week’s Torah portion and time period teach us today? > What are three fundamental steps of growth? Exodus, Sinai and the Mishkan > Lessons from Parshas Terumah > How revolutionary is the idea of building a temple in and from this physical world? > Lessons from Adar &g...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What more can we do to help win the war that continues to rage on? Why have all our beautiful, good deeds not ended the war? After all that we have done, can we demand that G-d finally put an end to this nightmare? What is the meaning of the song ech ti zimlak that the Rebbe instructed him to sing on various occasions? What does this day offer us? What lessons can we learn from the Rebbetzin about how to win the war against Hamas and their antise...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What lessons can we learn from this time period about the war Israel is waging? What resources and strengths are we given to help us fight our battles? Since the shechina would have remained below if they had not sinned, what is accomplished through our service today? Can we apply the transforming of shtus d’leumas zeh to shtus d’kedusha to secular music? When was Basi L’Gani first delivered by the Frierdiker Rebbe? Is there a connection between ...
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 7 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Shevat What is the central theme of Yud Shevat and Basi L’Gani and what lessons do they offer us today? Should Yud Shevat be celebrated with joy, like Lag B’Omer? Did the Rebbe ever explain why he waited a year to formally accept leadership? What are the different explanations for the term Shechina? Can the idea of transforming matter into divine energy be compared to Einstein's first law of thermodynamics? What can we learn from chapter 14 o...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What is our overall responsibility during this time of war in Israel? Are there parallels between the current battles and events that transpired in the Egyptian exile? What does this week’s Torah portion teach us about today’s war? What can we learn from the fact that G-d revealed the name Havaya specifically to Moshe in Egypt and not to the Patriarchs? What does this teach us about darkness and about challenge? Why are there four expressions of ...
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 9 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does this week’s Torah portion teach us about today’s war? Why is the entire book of Shemos, including the narrative about the bitter exile, called the “Book of Redemption”? What does this teach us about darkness and about attacking Jews? Can we learn any lessons from G-d appearing to Moshe in the burning bush? What do we learn from Moshe’s protest to G-d: “why have You harmed this people?” If Jacob’s best years of his life were in Mitzrayim...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min
When: Sunday, December 24, 8:00PM ET For recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier . Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does this time period teach us? Nittel Is anything accomplished by refraining from learning on Nittel? What should we be doing Nittel night? What do we learn from Nittel about the war? Teves 10 Teves What did Yaakov mean when he said that the best years of his life were in Egypt? What are some things the Egyptian exile can teach us as...
Dec 25, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What can we learn from Hei Teves about today’s war Where does the expression “didan notzach” come from? What does this day signify? Why don’t we continue growing in holiness and light more candles after Chanukah? How does the reconciliation of Joseph and his brothers help us understand and navigate today’s events? What can we learn from Joseph revealing himself to his brothers and from his reassuring them that G-d brought me to Egypt to save live...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How Chanukah provides us with strength and direction these trying times What lessons do the lights of Chanukah offer us? Why do we celebrate the war victory with lighting candles? What do we learn from the length of time which the Chanukah lights must burn – “until the feet of the Tarmudoi have ceased”? Is there a connection between the dreidel and Moshiach? Who was Antiochus and why did he have a problem with the Jews doing Torah and Mitzvos? Wh...
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How Yud Tes Kislev provides us with strength and direction in these trying times What lessons do we take from Yud Tes Kislev for today’s war What is the significance of the Alter Rebbe saying Padah B’shalom Nafshi when he was notified of his release? What can we derive from the Tanya we learn these days? How can we improve our prayers based on the last section in Tanya? What message do we learn from Tanya’s cover page? What lessons do the lights ...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What are our responsibilities in time of war? How have Jews won their battles throughout history? How do the physical and spiritual components of the war complement each other? What does the spiritual war entail? How do you fight and win a war against a sworn enemy? Why are we empowered by knowing that this conflict is part of the geulah process? How do we respond to the global wake-up call? What strength and lessons do we gain from Yud Dalet Kis...
Nov 27, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Strength and Direction Are we just fighting a defensive war, or do we have a vision for the future? What is the spiritual, cosmic and psychological nature of this war? What is the true role of Israel and the Jewish people, why are they integrally connected, and what crucial mission must they bring to the entire world? How to deal with a sworn enemy: Peace through strength and truth Nip an infection in the bud: Preemptive actions Should we conside...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: A Historic Wake-Up Call How are we to look at the latest events shaking us all up? Is this a wake-up call? How do we respond? What are its implications? What responsibility do we have today and what should we be doing? How can I move away from obsessively following the news? How do we deal with upheaval? What can I do to comfort someone who lost a loved one in Israel? Why should we be afraid of terrorists if we have one G-d and many worlds? Shoul...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Strength and Direction What should be our general attitude to recent events? How should we react to this tragedy? How should we deal with fear? What should we tell our children? Should we be traveling to Israel now? Should we be leaving Israel? Actions What actions should we be taking? What more should we be doing? Should there be special emphasis on Mivtza Mezuzah? Are our increased good actions making a difference? How do we know that our good ...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Strength and Direction How to find strength and direction in these times? What are the treasures and secret weapons that can help us win today’s war? How are we to understand the Rebbe’s words that Israel is the safest place in the world? Is this like the war against Amalek, where we need to eradicate every last one of our enemies? Should we be concerned that our enemies are setting a trap for us? How can living with the times – the weekly portio...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Overview How to find strength and direction in these times? What can we learn from the flood destroying the “world filled with chamas” (in Parshas Noach) for our times today? What should Israel be doing now? What do we learn from Jacob when he prepared to confront Esau? Why don’t we try to appease our enemies? Should we celebrate when our enemies are destroyed? Are these events teaching us that we need to all move to Israel? How does Chassidus ex...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Overview Why would G-d allow this to happen? And on Simchas Torah, no less? Was dancing the appropriate reaction when we first heard about the brutal attacks? What is the Rebbe’s approach to events like this? What can we do? During this time of war does halacha allow us to use radios and cellphones on Shabbos to keep us safe? How this tragedy brought out the greatness, beauty and love of the Jewish people...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: TISHREI What is the significance of this month? ROSH HASHANA How do I personalize Rosh Hashana? Why is there no special commemoration of Elul 25, when the world was created? Why do some people have the custom to visit cemeteries Erev Rosh Hashana? If we can narrow it down, what is the single most important thing we need to do on Rosh Hashana? What is the book of life and how do we get inscribed (with a “full page ad”) in it? Why do we dip an appl...
Sep 11, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to Chai Elul What does this day teach us? What did Chassidus come to accomplish? How did it address the challenges of the time? How does Chai Elul help us enter Rosh Hashana? What were some of the revolutionary ideas introduced by the Baal Shem Tov and the Alter Rebbe? What is the difference between the “two luminaries”? Is inspiration ever initiated by us and by Hashem at the same time? According to Chassidus should we be shunn...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to Ki Tavo Lessons from Elul What can I do about missing a day of putting on tefillin due to illness? If I'm traveling to a small town that doesn't have any known Jewish people, should I put on my tefillin at home or should I wait until I get to this town and do it there to elevate the land with a mitzvah, which might not normally occur there? What is the Chabad view of the turmoil Israeli judicial reform is causing in Israel? H...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to Elul What should we be doing during this special month? What was Moshe doing during Elul? What indestructible power do we have in this month? Does “the king in the field” mean a literal field? Is there something we can do via prayer and meditation during this month to guarantee that Hashem will answer our prayers positively in a revealed manner? During this month can we benefit and draw down extra measures of Divine kindness ...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to Elul What does this time period teach us? Why is the entire month of Av called Menachem Av? With Elul approaching, what are some practical things we can do to end the year on a high note and begin the new year with the proper inspiration? What does “the king is in the field” practically mean? Lessons from Shoftim Why does the Torah command us to install a physical king in Israel when we have G-d as our true King? Why does the...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does this time period teach us? Chassidus applied to Chof Av Lessons from Re’eh Who was Moshe’s “mouthpiece” after Aaron passed away? How should we react to yesterday’s riot in Union Square? What's more important in a child developing their personality – genes or environment? How does a spiritual soul transform and become a physical existence in a body? What does it mean to reveal G-dliness in the physical world? Where do I find a community ...
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 14 min
