MyLife: Chassidus Applied Episode 574 with Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Sunday, December 28, 2025 / 8 Teves 5786 – 8:00-9:00PM ET
What does the cold winter teach us?
Asarah B’Teves:
What is the significance of this day and what lessons does it teach us, especially facing our current challenges?
Why does this fast day supersede Shabbos?
Does this fast day commemorate other sad events that happened during these days?
Why was translating the Torah into Greek considered a tragedy?
And what about the passing of Ezra the Scribe?
Aftermath of the horrific Sydney massacre:
May I vent and express my anger and frustration?
After all the pain and anguish, I want to also voice my pride in the powerful response of the Jewish people
Hei Teves:
Where does the expression “didan notzach” originate?
Vayechi:
What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha?
Why did Yaakov initially consider revealing when Moshiach would come?
And then why was he prevented from doing so?
If we include Menashe and Ephraim as tribes, why are their twelve tribes and not fourteen?
What’s the difference between Reuven and Shimon in our personal avodah?
Hiskashrus:
What exactly does hiskashrus to the Rebbe mean?
Can it be imposed and done mechanically?
Does it leave room for individuality?
How does hiskashrus enhance life?
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