Last year’s contest drew hundreds of submissions from over six countries. Centered on the Twelve Pesukim, this year’s competition is aiming even higher. Full Story
What Can Be Done About ‘Discrimination’ Against Baalei Teshuva
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: What Can Be Done About “Discrimination” Against Ba’alei Teshuva or Others Seen as Outsiders? What Is the Significance of the Rambam’s Yahrzeit on Chof Teves? Video
Why Was Translating the Torah into Greek a Tragedy
Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Winter lessons, aftermath of Bondi Beach, source of Didan Notzach, what does Hiskashrus to the Rebbe Mean. Video
What Strength Does Chanukah Offer Us to Face the Sydney Massacre?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: What Inner Strength Does Chanukah Offer Us to Face the Horrific Sydney Massacre? What Are the Souls of the Kedoshim Experiencing Now? We Still Cannot Fathom This Terrible Tragedy. Any Words of Wisdom? Video
Addressing the Horrific Terror Attack on Jews in Sydney
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Ad Mosai?! How Can We Possibly Address the Horrific Terror Attack on Jews Celebrating Chanukah in Sydney? What Does G-d Want of Us? How Could This Happen on Chanukah, Which Is About Conquering Darkness With Light? Full Story
The Black Marie Chariot and the Alter Rebbe
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: The heavenly accusation against the Alter Rebbe, the black marie chariot, the origin of a farbrengen, and how could brothers sell Yosef. Video
Applying the Rebbe’s Anniversary to Our Own Lives
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: What Are the Cosmic and Historic Implications of Jacob and Esau’s Confrontations, and How Are They Connected to Yud and Yud Tes Kislev? How Do We Practically Apply the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin’s Anniversary to Our Personal Lives? Video
Mental Health Struggles or Addictions and Torah Obligations
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: To What Extent Are People Facing Mental Health Struggles or Addictions Responsible for Their Torah Obligations? What Message Does Kislev Teach Us in Our Personal Lives? Full Story
Daily Shiur in ‘Samach Vav’ With Rabbi Simon Jacobson
In honor of Chof Cheshvan Join Rabbi Simon Jacobson as he embarks on a new Chassidic journey: Daily Study of Samach Vav. Full Story
Should Yeshiva Students Join the Military?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Should We Be Running Away From NYC? What Should Our Attitude Be Towards Protests Against Mandatory Military Service for Yeshiva Students? Is It Appropriate for Yeshiva Students to Join the Military? Full Story
What Should We Do Should Mamdani Win
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Should We Be Worried About the Upcoming NYC Mayoral Election? Is There Anything We Can Do? Should We Run Away if Mamdani Wins the Election? Video
What Can We Learn From Yishmael About Hamas
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: What Should We Do About the Upcoming NYC Mayoral Election? What Are the Three Types of Subjectivity That Impede Your Ability to Discover Your True Self and Move Forward in Life? Video
Where is Gan Eden Today
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Where is the Garden of Eden Today? How Should We React to the Recent Release of the Hostages and the Peace Proposal Advanced by President Trump? Full Story
Response to Manchester Yom Kippur Terrorist Attack
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Manchester Yom Kippur Terrorist Attack: How Could Such an Atrocity Happen on the Day When G-d’s Essence Is Revealed? Yud Gimmel Tishrei: What Was Unique About the Rebbe Maharash and What Practical Lessons Can We Learn From Him? Video
Thoughts on Western Countries Recognizing Palestinian State
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Why Did the Rebbe Honor His Mother by Explaining Rashi’s Commentary on the Parsha? Why Is Yom Kippur the Holiest Day of the Year?How Should We React to Countries Like England, France and Canada Declaring a Palestinian State? Video
What Is the Personal Significance of Rosh Hashana?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: What Is the Personal Significance of Rosh Hashana? Why Does This Day Offer Us New Opportunities and Possibilities? What Does Day of Judgment Mean? Video
Can We Say that 5785 Was a Good Year?
Preparing for the New Year: What Should Be Our Focus During These Last Days of Elul? Can We Say that 5785 Was a Good Year? Full Story
Why Am I Not Seeing the Blessings?
Why Am I Not Seeing the Blessings That I Have Asked for From the “King in the Field”? What Else Can I Do to Help Reveal These Blessings? Full Story
Why Aren’t More Religious Jews Joining This War?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: How Can Elul Help Us in Our Daily Struggles? Can We Apply Amalek to the War Against Hamas? Why Aren’t More Religious Jews Joining This War? Video
What Takes Precedent – Mental Health or Religious Commitment?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson What Takes Precedent – Mental Health or Religious Commitment? What Should Be Our Focus as We Begin the Month of Elul? Video
Improving How Chassidus is Taught in Our Schools
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Why Is the Path of the Opposite of Blessing Considered a Gift? How Can We Ensure That Chassidus Inspires and Is Internalized In Our Lives? Video
Reacting to Negative Predictions About the Future
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Relevance of Chof Av, bad predictions, publicizing private materials of the Rebbeim, and improving the teaching of Chassidus. Video
How Does Tisha B’Av Capture the Paradox of a Jew
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: How Does Tisha B’Av Capture the Paradox of a Jew? What Is the Healthy Way of Grieving Over Loss While Not Being Defined by It? Why Was Moshiach Born in the Darkest Moments of This Saddest Day of the Year? Video
Responding to Those Sharing Personal Photo of Rebbe and Rebbetzin
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: How Should We Respond to Questions About the Recently Publicized Photo of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin? Why Are We Still Mourning? The Inside Story of the Nine Days: A Chassidic Perspective. Video
What Psychological Lessons Do We Learn From the Three Weeks?
Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: What Psychological Lessons Do We Learn From the Three Weeks in Dealing With Our Own Setbacks and Difficulties? How Do We Look At Today’s Events in the Middle East Through the Lens of this Time Period? Video
