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