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MyLife: Chassidus Applied Podcast by Simon Jacobson addresses the personal and emotional needs of our community by answering the most pressing questions of our lives -- from the perspective of Chassidic thought. The podcast demonstrates how the Torah provides us with a comprehensive blueprint of the human psyche as a microcosm of the cosmos, and offers us all the guidance we need to live the healthiest possible life and build nurturing homes and families, bringing up the healthiest possible children, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. Get unlimited free downloads of MP3 recordings o
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- 5 days ago1h 3m
Ep. 593: How Should We Respond to the Recent Tragic Deaths of Young People in Our Community?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 15 Sivan What is the significance of this day? What events happened with the Rebbe and Rebbetzin during the arrest on this day in 1927? What lessons do we learn from the word behaalotecho – raising the flame until it rises on its own? What is the deeper meaning behind Moshe’s words “where will I find meat”? If Moshe transcended physical meat, how could he pass on the command for the Jews to perform physical mitzvos, including bringing meat offerings? Could the people choose that the manna should taste like non-kosher food? What will change when non-kosher animals will be permitted in the future?Why are the details of every tribe leader’s offering repeated? How important is individuality in Judaism? What is the practical meaning of the Birchas Kohanim? Why do we thank the kohanim after they bless us? Does everyone have a custom to bless their children before Shabbos with the priestly blessing? Is it appropriate to embrace this custom? How do I find a sicha based on the date it was said? Why don't we find an emphasis on hisbonenus today? Behaalotecho Nasso How should we respond to the recent tragic deaths of young people in our community? What is the appropriate way to learn Torah and Chassidus? Follow-up With children leaving their hometowns to go on shlichus, how will their elderly parents be cared for? Are animals rewarded for helping us do mitzvos? How do I deal with guilt over past mistakes?
- 1 weeks ago1h 14m
Ep. 592: How Do I Study Torah and Chassidus in a Meaningful and Inspiring Way? A Step-by-Step Guide
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our primary focus during these days following Shavuos? How do we integrate and internalize Torah into our lives? What is the appropriate way to learn Torah? Where do you begin? How important is it to understand what you’re learning? How can the study be inspiring and dynamic? Where do you begin? What are the axioms and underlying principles one needs to know in order to appreciate Chassidus? What is the structure of sichos and maamorim? What texts do you suggest for a 20-year-old? How can I be sure that what I learn is true? How can I personalize the ideas and not simply see them as abstract concepts? How can I be sure that my application of the learning is accurate?What is the appropriate way to study Chassidus?
- 2 weeks ago1h 5m
Ep. 591: What’s the Most Important Way to Prepare for Matan Torah?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Rosh Chodesh Sivan What is the unique power of this day? What does “like one person, with one heart” mean? What’s the most important way to prepare for Matan Torah? It’s gratifying to see that Rabbis in Jerusalem reacted to your program last week, warning against harassment. What are we celebrating on Shavuos? What is the historic and cosmic significance of the Giving of the Torah? What exactly is Torah? Since Torah is the purpose of creation, why was it not given to Adam in the beginning of creation? What was the purpose of the patriarchs keeping the Torah before it was given? Why is the holiday called Shavuos? What is its connection to oaths? Is Shavuos the anniversary of our nation’s birth? Why is the 50th day not counted? Why don’t we begin the new cycle of reading the Torah after Shavuos, when we received the Torah? Why don't we dance with the Torah on Shavuos like we do on Simchas Torah? Why were there thunder and lightning when the Torah was given? What did we receive at Sinai – the entire Torah, or just the Ten Commandments? Why do the Ten Commandments begin with an Egyptian word – Anochi? Is there any connection with Adam using that word when he hid from G-d after eating from the Tree of Knowledge? Why are there differences between the two texts of the Ten Commandments documented in the Torah? Why is naaseh v’nishma considered a great act? What is the virtue of committing and acting before listening and understanding? If action is primary, why the need to understand? What is the meaning of the two crowns given to us at Matan Torah? What does the Rebbe Rashab say about this in his magnum opus Hemshech B’Shaah She’hikdimu Ayin Beis? Shavuos – Matan Torah The Ten Commandments Naaseh V’Nishma and the Crowns Why don't we recite the chapter about Manna in our daily prayers? Follow-up
- 3 weeks ago1h 5m
Ep. 590: Is the Torah Only for Jews?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Bamidbar What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? What is the connection between Bamidbar and Matan Torah on Shavuos? If the Torah was given in the desert to show that nobody can claim ownership of it, how can the Jewish nation claim exclusive ownership of the Torah? Is the Torah only for Jews? What is the purpose of counting the Jewish people? Why did the Rebbe gaze at each person passing by to recite the blessing over the Lulav on Sukkos 5752?What does all this teach us today? How are the curses in Torah really hidden blessings and why do they have to be disguised as the opposite? What is an example of a great blessing hidden within an apparent curse? If they are really hidden blessings, how do they serve as a deterrent? Should we see negative life experiences as hidden blessings? How do we reconcile counting the Omer with the care taken not to count people? Behar-Bechukosei In our times, are we all obligated to learn the Inner Torah? How do we explain the idea that a soul is a “piece” of G-d? How can we understand and relate to G-d? Is counting a positive thing? How can a blemished person pray? How should we react to “observant” Jews harassing Arabs? How should I deal with religious incompatibility in my marriage? Why don't we recite the chapter about Manna in our daily prayers? Follow-up
- May 4, 20261h 4m
Ep. 589: How Does Lag B’Omer Apply to My Daily Life?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 16 Iyar Why don’t we recite the Parsha about Manna every day, as well as the Ten Commandments, like we do the Parsha of the Akeidah, as stated in Shulchan Aruch? What is the significance of this special day? How could the students of Rabbi Akiva not respect each other to the point of it causing a plague? Why don’t we see such harsh consequences (G-d forbid) due to other acts of disrespect in our times? How did the Mitteler Rebbe celebrate Lag B’Omer? Why was it a day of miracles? How can Lag B’Omer open up channels of connection between parents and children? What is the source that this day is the hilula of Rashbi? Why is the day of Rashbi’s passing a time of joy and celebration? What is the connection with Hod of Hod? Why is Rashbi referred to as Shabbos? What were some of the big secrets Rashbi revealed right before his passing? How could Rashbi have passed away while he was teaching Torah? What is the connection between Lag B’Omer and the gal (mound) that Jacob built to serve as a witness of the boundary between him and Laban? How is that consistent with the verse gal einei, which is a state of open revelation, the opposite of Jacob’s gal that separates and conceals? How does Chassidus explain the difference between Choni HaMaagel and Rashbi causing it to rain? Why did Rashbi hide from the Romans, while the Alter Rebbe allowed himself to be arrested? How could Rashbi have caused fire to consume and destroy? Is Lag B’Omer or Yud Tes Kislev the Rosh Hashana of the Inner Torah? What did the Rebbe mean when he said that Rashbi is at the Ohel? Should I write a pan to the Rebbe or to Rashbi, or both?Chassidus Applied to Lag B’Omer
- Apr 27, 20261h 6m
Ep. 588: What Is the Best Response to Adversity and Hatred? Lessons From This Omer Period
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus Applied to this Omer period How does refinement of our characters reflect the unique power of being a Jew? What is the best response to adversity and hatred? How do you celebrate the beauty of your soul while recognizing the despicable toxins of your selfish body? Lessons from Tanya chapter 31. How do we apply Netzach, this week’s sefirah/midah, to today’s challenges? Why don’t we listen to music during this period? What is the connection between refining our character traits with the Omer barley offering? What lessons do we learn from the R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib’s 74th yahrzeit? What did the Rebbe say after he stood up from Shiva in 1952? What does his name indicate? What does this day teach us? Does it have any specific application to current events? What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? Why does the Torah seemingly discriminate against handicapped priests? Sharing a personal miracle in my family Is it legitimate? Should we rely solely on Torah and Chassidus and not turn to other methods? 13 Iyar Pesach Sheni Emor Praising G-d for miracles Is it appropriate to wear patches with an image of the third temple? follow-up How should we react to the pope’s critique? The Emotion Code Is every sicha of the Rebbe relevant to us? How do you determine what can or cannot be changed in Torah?
- Apr 19, 20261h 10m
Ep. 587: Beis Iyar: How Do We Apply L’Chatchila Ariber in Our Lives?
Beis Iyar • How do we apply l’chatchila ariber in our lives? 01:30Acharei-Kedoshim • What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? 13:04 • Is there a connection between these two chapters? 19:20 • How do I sanctify my life? 17:40 • What was wrong with Nadav and Avihu’s behavior? 19:28Tazria-Metzora • What is the relevance of the spiritual maladies in these Torah portions to our times? 24:10 • How does one find mental, emotional and psychological healing? 24:10 • Is there a connection between Mitzrayim and Metzora? 27:15Iyar • Does Ani Hashem Rofecho include all forms of healing? 29:20Omer • What maamar would you suggest we learn that explains Sefiras Ha’Omer? 37:25 • Why do we need to refine our emotions every year when the Jews already did that before receiving the Torah? 39:55 • Why do we only refine our emotional midos and not our intellectual midos? 42:23 • How do we understand chesed within chesed, gevurah within gevurah etc.? 45:24 • Is it inappropriate to use a phone app to remind us to count sefira? 47:38 • Why is it customary to study Mesechta Sotah during sefira? 49:28Post Pesach and Iran • What lessons can we learn from this time period regarding world events? 52:58 • What is expected of us during these days? 52:58 • Why did G-d not protect the young soldier killed in Lebanon before Pesach? 57:59Chof Ches Nissan – 35 years later • What is a summary and explanation of the Rebbe’s famous 28 Nissan sicha? 01:00:43 • Is there a connection between that sicha and that of Purim 5747? 01:03:55 • How did the Rebbe explain his words in a “straightforward way” in the farbrengen of Shabbos Tazria-Metzora 5751? 01:05:30 • Has anything changed since the Rebbe’s talk 35 years ago? 01:06:05 • If we are closer than ever to the geulah, why does the world situation and the anxiety caused by it seem to be getting worse rather than better? 01:06:05 • What should we be doing now, 35 years after 28 Nissan 5751? 01:07:25
- Apr 14, 20261h 10m
Ep. 586: How Do We Honor the Rebbe’s Birthday?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Alef Nissan Pesach Do we say Gut Yom Tov today? How do we honor the Rebbe’s birthday? What is the single most important thing each of us should do on this special day? How did the Rebbe celebrate his birthday? What were the events that led to the things done for Yud Alef Nissan 5742 – eighty years? What is the significance of the number eleven? Is it significant that “peace in Israel” are the last words in Tehillim chapter 125, which we begin reciting today? Do some people receive answers from the Rebbe more than others? Miracles and Iran Seder What is the relevance of the war in Iran to Pesach? What's the underlying message of Pesach? What does it truly mean to be free? How is the energy of Nissan and Pesach different than that of ani l’dodi v’dodi li of Elul and Tishrei? Do I have to observe the holiday if I am experiencing financial difficulties, which cause stress and anxiety, antithetical to the theme of Passover? Why is Passover celebrated on the day the exodus happened, unlike Purim and Chanukah which are celebrated the day after the miracles happened? Why do we celebrate it every year? Why does Passover have three names? What can we learn from the great miracle of Shabbos HaGadol and the other miracles of the time about today’s miracles? How do we reconcile Chizkiyahu being criticized for not praising G-d's for His miracles with the ruling that one should not say Hallel every day – how do we find the right balance of acknowledging miracles in our lives? What can each of us do physically and spiritually to help protect all the innocent people and bring victory in the war against Iran? As an American who moved to Israel I am bemused by people questioning the safety of living here. How do we resolve a major conflict between husband and wife of how extreme we should be with our Pesach cleaning? Can you please share some memories of the Rebbe visiting different public Seders in Crown Heights? Why did he do so? Why did the Rebbe ask an artist to illustrate a special edition of the Haggadah for children?
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MyLife: Chassidus Applied Podcast by Simon Jacobson addresses the personal and emotional needs of our community by answering the most pressing questions of our lives -- from the perspective of Chassidic thought. The podcast demonstrates how the Torah provides us with a comprehensive blueprint of the human psyche as a microcosm of the cosmos, and offers us all the guidance we need to live the healthiest possible life and build nurturing homes and families, bringing up the healthiest possible children, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. Get unlimited free downloads of MP3 recordings o
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