MyLife: Chassidus Applied
MyLife: Chassidus Applied is a podcast by Rabbi Simon Jacobson that addresses personal and emotional needs from the perspective of Chassidic thought. It answers pressing life questions by drawing on Torah teachings, which are presented as a comprehensive blueprint for the human psyche. The podcast aims to guide listeners in living healthier lives, building nurturing homes, and raising emotionally and spiritually healthy children.
Episodes
Ep. 603: What Should Be Our Focus as We Transition From Av to Elul?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our focus during these days as we transition from Av to Elul? Why is Elul a special month? How do we maximize its opportunities? What is our main work this month? What is its personal relevance in our lives? What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? What is the connection between Shoftim and
Ep. 602: How Do We Honor Chof Av?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our focus during these days? Why do we begin blessing each other with wishes for a good year on the 15th of Av? Why is it written that there were no holidays like the 15th of Av in the past tense? What is the relevance of this day? What is the significance of this day coming 40 days before Rosh Hashana? Why did the Rebbe’s father hav
Ep. 601: What Should Be Our Focus During These Days Following Tisha B’Av?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our focus during these days following Tisha B'Av? 15 Av What is the relevance of this day? Why is it considered the greatest holiday together with Yom Kippur? Why did they break the axe after finishing the yearly wood chopping quota instead of keeping it for next year? Will this day still be celebrated after Moshiach comes? Or w
Ep. 600: What Can We Learn From the World Cup Especially During These Days?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 5 Av: Yahrzeit of the Arizal What is the relevance of this day? How was the Arizal unique? What is a short biography of the Arizal and his teachings? What does it teach us? What did the Arizal say in his eulogy of the Ramak? How should we honor this day? What should be our focus during these days leading into Tisha B'Av? What is the meaning of
Ep. 599: What Is the Correct Way to Understand and Experience the Sadness of This Time of Year
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What should our focus be during these days? 01:48 • What is the correct way to understand and experience the sadness of this time of year? 01:48 • How does the spiral of time work according to Jewish thought? 05:19 • How do we explain the Gemara “just as when Av begins one decreases in rejoicing, so too when Adar begins, one increases in rejoicing”
Ep. 598: What Are the Challenges of Freedom, and How Can We Harness It in Healthy Ways
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How do we transform this period of the three weeks into geulah? 00:54250th anniversary of July 4th • How did the Rebbe connect July 4th with his arrival to America? 07:50 • Is there an explanation why July 4th 1776 was the 17th of Tammuz? 12:09 • How about the divine providence of Founding Fathers Adams and Jefferson both dying on July 4th? 15:3
Ep. 597: How Did the Frierdiker Rebbe Honor America's Liberty When He Visited Philadelphia in 1929
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Yud Gimmel Tammuz – 99 years: What does this day teach us? What is the underlying power and message of this liberation for our times? What maamorim did the Frierdiker Rebbe deliver on the days of his geulah, and what are their lessons for today? Is there a comparison between Rashbi and Reb Elozor and the Frierdiker Rebbe and the Rebbe? What do we le
Ep. 596: What Does Yud Beis Tammuz Teach Us?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Beis Tammuz – 99 years: What does this day teach us? What happened on this day and what lessons does it offer us today? Why does the celebration of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s liberation extend for two days – 12-13 Tammuz? Why is this month named after a Babylonian idol? What is the spiritual energy of this month? Is there a connection between the e
Ep. 595: What Does Gimmel Tammuz Teach and Expect of Us?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 29 Tammuz: The bridge between 28 Sivan and 3 Tammuz What should be our focus as we move from the third to the fourth month?How do we reconcile Gimmel Tammuz with the Rebbe telling us about the imminence of Moshiach’s coming? Ad mosai – how much longer must we wait for the geulah? Did the Rebbe make any statements that implied Gimmel Tammuz was abou
Ep. 594: Chof Ches Sivan – 85 Years: What Is the Historic, Spiritual and Cosmic Significance of the Rebbe Coming to America?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chof Ches Sivan – 85 years: What lessons does this day teach us? What is the historic, spiritual and cosmic significance of the Rebbe coming to America? What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? "Send them if you wish": Why did G-d leave the decision to Moshe, and what does it teach us about life&
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
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
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 signif
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
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
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 sefira
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
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?
Ep. 585: How Do Pesach and Mitzrayim Reveal the Inside Story of the Current War Against Iran?
Topics:Nissan, Miracles and Iran What can we expect in this month of Nissan, a month of miracles and redemption? 06:57Are there parallels between the redemption from Egypt and today’s battles? 04:50How do Pesach and Mitzrayim reveal the inside story of history in general, and specifically the current war against Iran? 22:35What is the connection to the month of Nissan? 12:30What is the meaning of
Ep. 584: War in Iran: How Can We Envision These Battles Leading Us Into the Geulah?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: War in Iran Should we be supporting this war? How do we determine when war is just? How do we understand the deeper cosmic battle between Rome (the Western World) and Persia (the Arab/Muslim World) How can we envision these battles leading us into the Geulah? How should we react to antisemitic and anti-Chabad rhetoric by media personalities? Is th
Ep. 583: Purim and Persia: Then and Now
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Purim and Persia: Then and Now What lessons can we learn from Purim about today’s events in Iran? How do we connect the dots of many seemingly fragmented events now and throughout history? Why would anyone think of reading the Megillah backwards? What are the parallels between ancient and modern-day Persia? Is it providential that Khamenei and his
Ep. 582: What Does Purim Teach Us About Retroactively Transforming a Negative Past?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Adar What does Purim teach us about retroactively transforming a negative past? Is there a connection between joy and Pisces, the sign of Adar? Why is Adar made up of the two words, “alef dar”? Are there other reasons why we increase in joy during this month? Does Adar have an association with Adaru (this month in Akkadian and Babylonian), which me
Ep. 581: Why Do We Increase in Joy During the Month of Adar?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Adar Why do we increase in joy during this month? What unique opportunity does this month offer us? Can you begin your program about Adar with a piece of humor? Is this entire month filled with joy? What is the difference between the good mazal of Shevat and that of Adar? Is this a month when Iran will be held accountable just as it was with Persia
Ep. 580: How Did Chof Beis Shevat Impact the Rebbe, and What Do We Learn From That?
Episode 580 When: Sunday, February 8, 8:00PM ETFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chof Beis Shevat How did this day impact the Rebbe and what do we learn from that? What is the significance of this day for each one of us? Can you share a short biography and some stories about the Rebbetzin? What practical actions
Ep. 579: 15th of Shevat: What Are Some Lessons We Learn From Trees?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 15th of Shevat Why do we celebrate the New Year for Trees? Why don’t we celebrate it on the third day of creation, when trees and vegetation were created? How do trees celebrate their new year? What is the basis of Shammai and Hillel’s different opinions of when we celebrate the new year for trees? Can it serve as an analogy for stages in the reve
Ep. 578: What Is the Torah View on Alternative Forms of Healing, Like Breathwork, Plant Medicine, Somatic Therapy and Others?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Shevat/Basi L’Gani What is the main theme of Basi L’Gani and this year’s 16th chapter? What is the mission of our generation? What is the role of Gan Eden today? Why can’t the Divine be revealed in the presence of sins? What treasures are being splurged to win today’s wars? If the treasures are being splurged, why are some of us struggling fina
Ep. 577: What Is the Practical and Personal Significance of Yud Shevat?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Rosh Chodesh Shevat • What is the significance of this month and what should be the main focus of our avodah in this time? 02:36 • What do we learn from the mazal of Shevat – bucket (d’li)? 02:36 • What does the word Shevat mean? 07:20Bo • What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? 10:42 • Why does this
Ep. 576: What Are We to Make of the Uprisings in Iran?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chof Dalet Teves What is the significance of a Tzaddik’s histalkus? How does it impact us? What connection does it have to current events? What lessons do we learn from the Alter Rebbe’s hilula? What were the circumstances that led to the Alter Rebbe’s passing? How was it related to him fleeing Napoleon’s advance? Is there a connection between the
Ep. 575:What Can Be Done About “Discrimination” Against Ba’alei Teshuva or Others Seen as Outsiders?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chof Teves What is the significance of the Rambam’s yahrzeit? What makes a leader different than a scholar?What does the Egyptian exile teach us about dealing with difficulties? What did the Rebbe say about this day? What did he have in common with the Alter Rebbe? What personal lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Tora
Ep. 574: What Does the Cold Winter Teach Us?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 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
Ep. 573: What Inner Strength Does Chanukah Offer Us to Face the Horrific Sydney Massacre?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Aftermath of the horrific Sydney massacre What inner strength (netzach and hod) does Chanukah offer us? What are the souls of the kedoshim experiencing now? We still cannot fathom this terrible tragedy. Any words of wisdom? Why would G-d allow it to happen? How can we call G-d kind and compassionate in face of this horror? During the time of the Gr
Ep. 572: Dedicated to all the Kedoshim hy”d murdered on the first night of Chanukah in Sydney, Australia. And a refuah shleimah v’krovah to all those injured.
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How can we possibly address the horrific terror attack on Jews celebrating Chanukah in Sydney leaving 16 of our people dead? Ad mosai?! What does G-d want of us? How could this happen on Chanukah, which is about conquering darkness with light? And demonstrating this in the streets with a public menorah as the Rebbe instructed? How can we ever expl
Ep. 571: Why Is Yud Tes Kislev the Rosh Hashana of Chassidus?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What is unique about the month of Kislev, and what lessons does it offer us? Yud Tes Kislev Why is this day the Rosh Hashana of Chassidus? Why was Chassidus revealed in the later generations? What is the difference between “before Petersburg” and “after Petersburg”? What do we learn from this day? Why was there a heavenly accusation against the Alt
Ep. 570: What Are the Cosmic and Historic Implications of Jacob and Esau’s Confrontations?
What is unique about the month of Kislev, and what lessons does it offer us? Yud Kislev What do we learn from this day? What distinguishes the liberations of the Mitteler Rebbe’s on Yud Kislev and the Alter Rebbe on Yud Tes Kislev? How are these differences connected to chochmah and binah? Do we know why this day is not celebrated with the same level of festivities as the 19th of Kislev? Can you
Ep. 569: To What Extent Are People Facing Mental Health Struggles or Addictions Responsible for Their Torah Obligations?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Kislev Why is it called the month of geulah? What message does this month teach us in our personal lives? What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? What is the personal application of Vayetzei Yaakov? What is represented by Jacob’s ladder and the angels ascending and descending?Why is prayer compared to a l
Ep. 568: Why Did the Rebbe Institute the Annual Kinus Hashluchim and What Can We All Learn From It?
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Shluchim conference • Why did the Rebbe institute the annual Kinus HaShluchim? • What can we all learn from it? • What is the meaning of shlichus? • How did the Rebbe connect the
Ep. 567: Should We Be Running Away From NYC?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chof Cheshvan What is the unique energy of this time period? Who was the Rebbe Rashab named after? What is the significance of this name, and how does it reflect the work of the Rebbe Rashab? What lessons do we learn from the Rebbe Rashab for our times? Did the Rebbe Rashab pick the souls of all the students of Tomchei Tmimim? Why did he refer to t
Ep. 566: Should We Be Worried About the Upcoming NYC Mayoral Election?
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Vayeira • What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? 05:25 • Can you explain the story of the Rebbe Rashab crying as a child why Hashem doesn’t a
Ep. 565: What Should We Do About the Upcoming NYC Mayoral Election?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Post Holidays Follow-Up What should be the focus of our work during these first days of Cheshvan? Why do the revelations of Tishrei, specifically on Shemini Atzeres, give birth only on Pesach? And if that’s the case, what does our avodah entail during these months? Can MarCheshvan also mean Gmar Cheshvan? Why the need for Tohu? Why does G-d elabora
Ep. 564: How Should We React to the Recent Release of the Hostages and the Peace Proposal Advanced by President Trump?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Post Holidays What should be the focus of our work during these last days of Tishrei? What is the meaning of the V’Yaakov holach l’darko announcement after the Tishrei holidays? Why is this next month called MarCheshvan, mar meaning “bitter”? Can mar be interpreted as “master”? What are your thoughts on the over-consumption of alcohol on Simchas To
Ep. 563: Manchester Yom Kippur Terrorist Attack: How Could Such an Atrocity Happen on the Day When G-d’s Essence Is Revealed?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Gimmel Tishrei What was unique about the Rebbe Maharash? How did the Rebbe explain (on 13 Tishrei 5740) the words of the Baal HaHilula: “Now we have to go visit my father and hear what is happening? What practical lessons can we learn from the Rebbe Maharash? Does a Rebbe ever "leave" us?How could such an atrocity happen on the day wh
Ep. 562: Why Is Yom Kippur the Holiest Day of the Year?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Vav Tishrei Any recollections of Vav Tishrei 5725? Why did the Rebbe honor his mother by explaining Rashi’s commentary on the parsha? Can you tell a story about the Rebbe’s mother to inspire us as we head into Yom Kippur? Why is this the holiest day of the year? What is the personal significance of this day? Does G-d need to “atone” for suffering H
Ep. 561: What Is the Personal Significance of Rosh Hashana?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Why does Rosh Hashana offer us new opportunities and possibilities? Erev Rosh Hashana • Why is it customary to visit the gravesite of the righteous before Rosh Hashana? • Please describe how to write a letter to the Rebbe at the Ohel. Or do you write to G-d in merit of the Rebbe? • What is the connection to the Tzemach Tzedek’s birthday
Ep. 560: How Should We React to the Assassination of Charlie Kirk?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Preparing for the New Year • What should be our focus during these last days of Elul? • What do we learn from the creation of the universe on the 25th of Elul? • Looking back at 5785 can we say it was a good year? • How can we prepare for the New Year if we feel empty and alone due to family separations? • Can a person prepare for the Ne
Ep. 559: How Can an Emotionally Unhealthy Person Prepare for the New Year?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our focus as we begin the third week of Elul? What is unique about the month of Elul? Why is the entire month of Elul not a holiday due to the revelation of the Divine compassion during this month? Why does Elul include V’Dodi Li (from above), which seems to be primarily during the holidays in Tishrei? Why am I not seeing the blessi
Ep. 558: How Can Elul Help Us in Our Daily Struggles?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our focus as we begin the second week of Elul? How can Elul practically help us in our daily struggles? Since we can do teshuva in the “blink of an eye” why do we need thirty days of Elul and ten days of teshuva? How do we apply the Alter Rebbe’s example of the “king in the field” in our daily lives? What did the Rebbe add to this e
Ep. 557: What Takes Precedent – Mental Health or Religious Commitment?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our focus as we begin the month of Elul? What is unique about this month? What journey did Moshe take on Rosh Chodesh Elul? How do we recreate that journey in our lives? Why does the name Elul, adopted from Babylonian, carry so much weight? Is there a connection between Elul and hilula? What are the thirteen divine attributes of me
Ep. 556: How Can We Ensure That Chassidus Inspires and Is Internalized In Our Lives?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our focus as we move from the month of Av into the month of Elul? How does the Jewish calendar mirror our life cycles? How does it help us navigate the ups and downs of our lives? How do we apply the acronym of Elul in our personal lives? What is the significance of the rose in the verse I am to my beloved and my beloved is to me,
Ep. 555: What Should Be Our Focus as We Go Forward From the 15th of Av?
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our focus as we go forward from the 15th of Av? • What is the significance and the virtue of the nights getting longer? 02:02 • What do we learn from the full moon – when
Ep. 554: How Does Tisha B’Av Capture the Paradox of a Jew?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to Tisha B’Av How does this day capture the paradox of a Jew? Why are we still grieving? What is the healthy way of mourning over loss while not being defined by it? Should the main focus of this day be the sadness and grief over the destruction of the Holy Temple, or should it be the joy and happiness that the third Temple will b
Ep. 553: How Should We Respond to Questions About the Recently Publicized Photo of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Why are we still mourning? The inside story of the Nine Days: A Chassidic perspective Rosh Chodesh Av What lessons do we learn from Aaron’s yahrzeit? What is the significance of him passing away on Har HaHar? What lessons do we learn from the Arzial’s yahrzeit? Chassidus Applied: What are the spiritual roots of pain, dissonance and unhappiness? H
Ep. 552: How Do We Apply the Three Weeks and Integrate Moshiach Consciousness into Our Personal Lives
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Three Weeks and Moshiach What powerful psychological lessons do we learn from this period in dealing with our own setbacks and difficulties? How do we look at today’s events in the Middle East through the lens of the Three Weeks? Are they a sign of the imminent redemption? After all the signs and promises that Moshiach is about to come, how do we a
Ep. 551: How is 17 Tammuz and the Breach of the Walls Relevant to Our Lives Today?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 17 Tammuz Why is breaching the walls surrounding Jerusalem a tragedy marked by a fast day? How is this day relevant to our lives? What can we learn from its tragedies to help motivate us during these turbulent times? What does this period teach us about current events? Why will these days be transformed into joyous holidays? What actions should we
Ep. 550: How Does the Frierdiker Rebbe’s Liberation Impact Us Today?
Ep. 550: How Does the Frierdiker Rebbe’s Liberation Impact Us Today?
Ep. 549: How Do We Honor Gimmel Tammuz?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Gimmel Tammuz How can we describe and explain this day? How do we honor this day? Why do we say that the presence of a tzaddik is stronger after they pass away? What was the Rebbe’s last major teaching before Chof Zayin Adar and Gimmel Tammuz? What maamar of the Rebbe would you recommend we study on this day? How is Gimmel Tammuz this year, 31 year
Ep. 548: What Should We Focus On During This Time of War with Iran?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should we focus on during this time? What's a good way to thank Hashem publicly for all the great miracles he did to protect us from Iran's attacks? What lessons about current events can we learn from these days and this week’s Torah portion? Should we be relying on President Trump and the USA to help Israel? How will this war change t
Ep. 547: How Should We React to Operation Rising Lion?
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:How should we react to Operation Rising Lion? • What is G-d's message to us today? 05:36 • What can we learn from the operation being called Rising Lion, from the verse k’lovi yokum?
Ep. 546: How Should We React to the Fallout Between President Trump and Elon Musk?
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Post Shavous? • What is the significance of the 12th of Sivan? 01:10 • What is the energy and focus of our work during this time period? 07:54 • Why did we need to refine ourselves d
Ep. 545: How Should We Respond to the Latest Tragic Washington Murders?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:How should we respond to the latest tragic Washington murders? Where is Hashem in all of this? Is there something we can do? Should we stop displaying our Jewish identity, not go to shul, remove Jewish symbols? Why do we read this Torah chapter before Shavuos? Who owns the Torah? Can anyone claim royalties? What personal and global lessons does it o
Ep. 544: Should Israel Be Relying on America for Protection?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What is the connection between this Omer period, Lag B’Omer and the weekly Torah portion? Revealing the hidden and deeper good even in negative experiences What is the central theme of this week’s Torah chapter? Is Judaism rigid or flexible? Static or dynamic? What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? Why are some blessings so
Ep. 543: What Does R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib’s Name and Life Teach Us?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What lessons can we learn from 13 Iyar, the 73rd yahrzeit of Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib a”h What does his name and life teach us? What did the Rebbe say after he stood up from shiva for his brother in 1952? How do we deal with setbacks and difficulties? How do we personalize this day? Is there a connection between the 13 and 14th of Iyar? Why do we cel
Ep. 542: What Responsibilities Do We Have to Ensure We Are Sanctifying G-d in Our Lives?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:In loving memory of Rabbi Sholom Lipskar a”h A few words about Rabbi Jacobson’s relationship with Rabbi Lipskar What is the meaning of “living with the times”? What is the central theme of this Parsha? What is the meaning of sanctification? How do we sanctify the mundane? How can someone be despicable in the “name of Torah”? How do we create balance
Ep. 541: Tut Altz Vos Ir Kent – What More Can We Do?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Transition from Nissan to Iyar What is the central theme of this period in time? What is the meaning of geulah – personally and psychologically? Rosh Chodesh Iyar What lessons do we learn from this month? What is the significance of it being the second month, and of its acronyms? Beis Iyar Is there a connection between Tiferes of Tiferes and l'c
Ep. 540: How Do We Honor the Rebbe’s 123rd Birthday?
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Yud Alef Nissan • How do we honor the Rebbe’s 123rd birthday? 02:17 • What is the significance of the number eleven? 17:30 • How is it related to the Rebbe’s leadership? 17:50 • Is there
Ep. 539: Is Pesach Meant to Be a Dreaded Holiday Filled With Extreme Stringencies?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Rosh Chodesh Nissan Why is this day and month unique? What is the significance that the first mitzvah we were given as a nation is blessing the new moon of the month of Nissan? What is the meaning of Nissan? What is the difference between nissim and niflaos? Is the revelation of this month initiated from above or below? What does it teach and how ca
Ep. 538: What Lessons Do We Learn From Chof Zayin Adar?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:27 Adar What lessons do we learn from this day? Did the Rebbe say anything prior to this day preparing us for events to come? The chronology of this week’s Torah portion and the following books of the Torah What is the central theme of this week’s Torah chapter? Why is accountability so vital? What personal and global lessons does it offer us for ou
Ep. 537: How Should We Approach Obstacles in Our Lives – As a Challenge to Overcome or a Sign That We Should Change Course?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Triple Purim (Meshulash) in Jerusalem Adar How can joy increase after Purim? Is there a connection between joy and Purim and the sign of Pisces/fish of the month of Adar? inner dimensions and secrets? How does joy revealWhat does Purim teach us about today’s wars with our enemies? Why did Mordechai not bow to Haman (follow-up)? Why do the sages in
Ep. 536: What Does Purim Teach Us About Today’s Wars With Our Enemies?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What lessons can we learn from Tes Adar – 85 years later? Why was coming to America a new era in history? What does Purim teach us about today’s wars with our enemies? Can we compare Hamas to Haman? Is there a connection between the redemption of Purim and the final redemption? Why will Purim be the only holiday that we will celebrate in the future?
Ep. 535: What Is the Significance of the 44th Siyum HaRambam?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:44th Siyum HaRambam What is its significance? Why did the Rebbe institute learning the daily Rambam? When was it instituted and what is some of the background? Why does the Rambam’s book of halachas begin and end with discussing G-d's existence? What is the theme and energy of this month? What is the source that the mazal of this month is special? W
Ep. 534: How Should We React to the Horrific Murder of Shiri Bibas and Her Two Babies?
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Bibas family tragedy 0:30 • How should we react to the tragic news that the mother and her two red headed babies were murdered by the terrorist savages? 05:10 • Is revenge an acceptable re
Ep. 533: What Does the Rebbetzin Represent in Our Lives?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Are we living in Messianic times? How do we open our eyes and see redemption coming? What lessons do we learn from this day, especially for our times? What does the Rebbetzin represent in our lives? How do we know what stories to believe about the Rebbetzin? If the Rebbetzin wanted her privacy, why are we speaking about her so publicly? I
Ep. 532: How Should We React to President Trump’s Gaza Suggestion?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Yud Shevat – 75 Years: Chassidus Applied to Basi L’Gani What is the main takeaway from this foundational discourse? What do we learn about the tzimtzum in this year’s chapter 15 and the Rebbe’s maamorim of 5725 and 5745? What are its practical applications? Does tzimtzum separate or connect us with the Divine? What do we learn from the Magid’s Torah
Ep. 531: How Does Basi L’Gani Capture the Central Theme and Mission of Our Seventh Generation?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Yud Shevat – 75 Years
What is the significance of this milestone?
How does Basi L’Gani capture the central theme and mission of our seventh generation?
What lessons do we learn from chapter 15 of Basi L’Gani?
What is the chiddush that the most hidden treasures – l'maaleh maaleh ad ayn kaytz – are splurged on to the foot soldiers empo
Ep. 530: How Is the Egyptian Exile and Exodus Reflected In Today's Challenges, Disruptions and Transitions?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
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How does this week’s Torah portion about the Egyptian exile and exodus reflect the challenges, disruptions and transitions in today’s world?
What is the central theme of this Torah chapter?
What personal and global lessons does it offer us?
Can we apply the story of exodus to the hostages today?
And the war in Gaza with the war against the
Ep. 529: Is the Recent Cease Fire and Hostage Exchange a Positive Thing?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Is the recent cease-fire and hostage exchange a positive thing?
What would the Rebbe say about this?
Is there anything positive that emerged from the hostage crisis?
What should be our long-term goal?
With all the disappointments should we become more complacent?
What can we learn from the Rambam today?
How was the Rambam unique?
Ep. 528: What Can We Learn From the LA Fires?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What can we learn from the LA fires?
Should we see them as a punishment?
How do our good deeds help prevent disasters?
Are they a sign of better things to come?
What does it mean that after a fire we become rich?
Are events like this foretold in the Torah?
Why are the prophets cryptic?
What is the central theme of this Torah c
Ep. 527: Why Do We Celebrate Hei Teves?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
Chassidus Applied to Hei Teves
What do we commemorate and celebrate on this day?
What was the spiritual trial and victory connected to this day?
Why were the stolen books considered a challenge to the Rebbe’s leadership?
Why did the Rebbe take such offense to the statement by the opposition that Chabad is not “active”?
How does Hei Teves expr
Ep. 526: How Do We Ensure That the Joy and Lights of Chanukah Last All Year Long?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What is Chanukah’s message to us today?
How does it teach us to find hope and light in challenging times?
What is the personal application of the Chanukah light details – time, place, number, oil?
What does the oil represent?
Chassidus Applied to Chanukah and Zos Chanukah
Why do we eat potato latkes and donuts on Chanukah?
Is it a mi
Ep. 525: What Does Chanukah Teach Us About Today’s War?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What energy do we draw from these days between Yud Tes Kislev and Chanukah?
What do these holidays have in common?
Why don’t we study Torah on nittel eve?
How can refraining from Torah study have a positive impact?
How can a negative turn into a positive?
Why is there a custom to play chess at this time?
What connection does it have
Ep. 524: How Did Yud Tes Kislev Impact the World, and What Is Its Message Today?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Chassidus Applied to Yud Daled Kislev
What is its significance?
History and stories
What did the Rebbe say about meriting the 60th anniversary?
Why did the Rebbe not edit his blessing on the 60th anniversary?
What personal lessons do we learn from the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin’s marriage?
What did Yud Tes Kislev accomplish?
How
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