Does Hashem love us unconditionally or are we rated by how many mitzvot we perform? What is the meaning of reward and punishment in Judaism? Should we be afraid of G-d? Do you have any practical advice for bearing a poisonous grudge? Should we force our children to conform? What can a teenager do about the unspoken impulse? When is a marriage considered to be hopeless?
MyLife: Chassidus Applied addresses questions that many people are afraid to ask and others are afraid to answer. When asked about the sensitive topics he has been addressing, Rabbi Simon Jacobson commented, “I understand that the stakes are high, but the silence and lack of clarity on matters plaguing the community can no longer go unaddressed. The stakes of not providing answers are even higher.”
The on-going series has provoked a significant reaction from the community with thousands of people viewing each live broadcast and hundreds of questions pouring in. At the root of every question and personal challenge tackled by the series is the overarching question: Does Judaism have the answers to my personal dilemmas?
In true “Jacobson-fashion”, the broadcast answers people’s questions in simple, clear language while being heavily sourced. Each episode is jam-packed with eye-opening advice from the Rabbeim, gleaned from uncovering surprising gems in their letters, sichos and maamorim that address our personal issues with disarming relevance. Simultaneously, Rabbi Jacobson is able to crystallize a concept quickly, succinctly, and poignantly for any level of listener.
Topics to be addressed in Sunday’s hour-long broadcast include:
· When can a marriage be considered hopeless?
· Can the mind truly rewire the heart?
· Should we force our children to conform?
· What can a teenager do about the unspoken impulse?
· In a world of 7 billion people do I matter?
· Can your smile change your feelings?
All episodes are immediately available for viewing in the MLC’s archive and can be downloaded as MP3’s for listening on the go.
Questions may be submitted anonymously at www.meaningfullife.com/mylifelive.
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How can I ask a question? Where do you send it?
Dear Rabbi Jacobson,you are a sparkling diamond in our midst,shedding the light of Torah and Chassidus and applying it to help solve and alleviate our daily struggles.May this webcast go ‘mayChayil el Choyil’ amein!
A secret admirer fom Anash of Montreal, Canada
I’m having trouble accessing the video. For some reason it’s unavailable both here and on the mlc website. Any advice?
Go here for all lessons, as well as for the link to the class on Toras Shalom: meaningfullife.com / mylifelive / archives/
This is a very fascinating subject. Which touches the issues of EVERY student in yeshivah.
Please present the link, as R Jacobson says he will…
so that one can get to it directly.
Thank You Very Much.
As a bachur that went thru Chabad system, I never learned from my mashpia or the Rosh yeshivas what i learn from r. Jacobson, thank you, ya sheer coach, this shiurim must continue and every bochor that finishes smicha should learn how to apply chasidus to each individual self
When in the class is that story?
i am speechless……….absolutely wonderful.
Yasher Koach.
How can you get the previous lessons?
the story of r. abba pliskin and his wife who was sick be fore they got married his friends and relatives reccommended breaking the engagement.his response(thiswarms my heart every time that i read it):and cause a yiddishe girl pain
I am thoroughly enjoying this class and learning so much from it thank you I hope it continues !
Just amazing!!!
After listening to your Shuir I see the importance of life!
Thank you
This class will prevent and deeply help….. This talk turned me into a big admirer and supporter of Rabbi Simon
Please continue this classes coming. May hashem bless am yisroel! He has so much nachas fron us!
first time i hear a Rabbi speak about Abuse in marriage with such sensitivity, yashar koach Rabbi Jacobson, keep teaching us
Extraordinary is the only word that I find to describe what you are doing. Mamash bringing Chassidus alive. I feel so proud to be a chassid, and appreciate the Rebbeim in ways i could never have imagined. Up till now my emunah was makif; now I see with my own eyes how the Rebbes spoke to us in the most personal way.
It simply requires taking their words seriously, and realizing that they understood and understand our challenges and needs.
I am in awe.
Such delicate topics spoken about with just the right amount of insight , care and sensitivity. Wow.
As someone who is addicted to [un]desired temptations, this talk was Extremely helpful, I appreciate the courage, you showed in speaking these words of wisdom.
Thank you for tackling these issues.
Chossid
Rabbi Jacobson, these classes are long overdue! You are
really special to be offering us the knowledge you have acquired in such an open and necessary manner.
Thank you.
Once again, I was riveted. And what a perfect piece of Toras Sholom regarding Chassidus Applied.
I love it, You are doing a great job educating us!