The Parallels Between the Iran War and Purim Story

Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Any deeper story with Operation Rising Lion, should we be afraid, is it leading to Moshiach, what did I learn from meeting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Argentinian President Milei last week? Video

June 15, 2025 – 19 Sivan 5785

MyLife: Chassidus Applied Episode 547, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson

Sunday, June 15, 2025 / 19 Sivan 5785 – 8:00-9:00PM ET

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The topics in this week’s 547^th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include:

Special Edition: Operation Rising Lion: War with Iran

What is G-d’s message to us today?
What can we learn from the operation being called Rising Lion, from the verse k’lovi yokum?
Is the lion, the symbol of Judah, connected to Moshiach?
What can we do about this situation?
Should we be afraid?
With open miracles taking place, is this an auspicious time for receiving G-d’s blessings?
Is there a deeper story unfolding?
What are the historical and spiritual roots of this conflict?
Are there parallels between the current war with Iran and the war with our enemies in ancient Persia concluding with our victory celebrated on Purim?
Where is this headed?
What did you learn from your time with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Argentinian President Milei last week?
Is it true that you were with them at the Western Wall hours before the attack?
Do you know why Netanyahu put on a tallis when he prayed and placed his note in the wall?
What did he write in his note?
What transpired and what did you experience at the Wall?
What is the significance of that visit in context of the events that followed?
Do these days in the year and these weekly Torah portions offer any lessons to current events?

o What can we learn from the verses about the Ark protecting the Jewish people and the trumpets used in time of war?

o Should I sound a shofar during this time?

Is it a coincidence that Israel launched a strategic defensive attack against Iran on 6/13?
Is there a connection between this week’s parsha about the spies and the Mossad’s spying on Iran?
Can we glean from the Rebbe’s teachings whether he would support a preemptive strike against Iran?

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