The winner of $10,000 in the MyLife: Chassidus Applied Essay Contest will be announced this Sunday in a live broadcast. Full Story
How To React to Tragic Loss?
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on how are we to react to the latest rash of untimely tragic losses? Plus: Observance incompatibility in marriage. Video
Healthy Approach to Intimacy
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on healthy intimacy, racism and prejudice and discussing finances with children. Video
Special: Joy & Jewish Pride
Rabbi Simon Jacobson in a Pre-Purim special: Joy and Jewish Pride, Sadness vs. Clinical Depression; Arrogance vs. Chassidishe Confidence. Video
Special Day at Melbourne Seminary
An Ohel Chana seminary student describes Chof Beis Shevat marked in Melbourne, Australia, with inspiring learning and unity. Full Story
500 Essays Sent to Writing Contest
5 Chassidic scholars are reviewing over 500 submissions written about the application of Chassidus to a life challenge. Full Story
Can Violators Do Teshuva
Part 3 on dealing with molestation with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Can abusers do teshuva and heal, or are they condemned for life? Video
Healing, Preventing Molestation: II
In a second part, Rabbi Simon Jacobson continues to discuss how to address the unspeakable violation of a child or adult. Video
Healing and Preventing Molestation
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on how to address the unspeakable violation of a child or adult, especially by someone trusted or in a position of authority. Video
What About Being a Mentch?
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on should Chinuch include being a Mentch, sibling hatred, healing from emotional neglect and more. Video
Rebbe Encouraged Chasidus Essays
60 years ago to the day the MyLife Chassidus essay contest was pitched, the Rebbe urged writings about Yud Shvat, Rabbi Simon Jacobson says. Full Story
Feminism and Torah Education
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on Torah Education for women today; the holy spirit of Madness; livelihood vs. home life balance and beard picking and trimming Continued. Video
10K Prize For Chassidus Essay
A new contest from the Meaningful Life Center will award $10,000 to an essay which applies a concept or idea in Chassidus. Full Story
Advice for “Beard Pickers”
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on challenging our Chinuch system, openly disagreeing with a child’s teacher and advice for "beard pickers." Also: launching the MyLife Essay Contest with $10,000 grand prize. Video
Rabbi Manis on Lasting Marriage
Today: Join women from around the world as they learn the secrets of a life-long and lasting marriage relationship. Full Story
Housing Costs in Crown Heights
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on mental illness continued, is there any virtue to madness and alternatives to yelling. Video
“Taboo Topic” of Mental Illness
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on mental illness, parental disagreements about Chinuch, honoring in-laws and alternatives to yelling. Full Story
Parents Involved in Children’s Life
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on parents involvement in children’s marriages, the Baal Teshuvah’s plight, friendships, and competition. Video
Moshiach Signs in 770
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on women: balancing modesty and activism; Baal Teshuvah disappointment, and Moshiach’s identity and signs in 770. Video
Who Does 770 Belong To?
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on 770's essence, where is a women's place, identity of Moshiach, and do converts have a Jewish soul. Video
Applied Chassidus: Episode 46
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on communal conflicts; "Yechi" and Meshichism; Activism vs. Avodah; Follow-up on Infertility and more. Video
Applied Chassidus: Episode 45
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on autism and special children, infertility, secular subjects for children, admitting wrongs and being overly critical. Video
Applied Chassidus: Episode 43
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on eating disorders, Who is a Jew? dating protocol, obligation to the homeless, and Rebbe’s advice and blessings. Full Story
Applied Chassidus: Episode 42
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on overspending, inheritance, euthanasia, children hurt by the system and follow-up: the Ohel and the Igros. Video
Applied Chassidus: Episode 41
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on stinginess, parents’ obligation, favoritism, children hurt by the system, Kashrus politics and more. Video