28 Sivan – 80 Years: What Is the Significance of This Day? Lessons From Korach: Why Do We Need a Rebbe? How Do We Understand the Story of Aaron’s Rod Sprouting Almonds? What Should Be Our Attitude to the New Coalition Government in Israel? What Can I Do About My Very Devout Nanny Speaking to My Children About Her Religious Beliefs? Why Are Jews Considered to Be the Most Intelligent Demographic? What Does It Mean That Mattan Torah Didn’t Happen in the Lower Hemisphere?
MyLife: Chassidus Applied Episode 357, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Sunday, June 6, 2021 / Sivan 26 5781 – 8:00-9:00PM ET
>> Special Chof Ches 80th Anniversary Edition <<
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The topics in this week’s 357th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include:
· Chassidus applied to 28 Sivan – 80 years
o What is the significance of this day?
o How did the Rebbe mark this day 30 years ago?
· Lessons from Korach
o Why do we need a Rebbe?
o What was the response to Korach’s argument?
o Can we learn anything from this story about nepotism?
o How do we understand the story of Aaron’s rod sprouting almonds?
· What should be our attitude to the new coalition government in Israel?
· Is it appropriate to laugh, as Rabbi Akiva did, after witnessing a tragedy?
· If we cry when a tragedy happens, does it reflect a lack of faith in G-d?
· When Moshiach comes…
o Doesn’t the Rambam say that we shouldn’t delve into the details about Moshiach?
o What’s the difference between the footsteps of Moshiach and the birthpangs of Moshiach?
· What can I do about my very devout nanny speaking to my children about her religious beliefs?
· Why are Jews considered to be the most intelligent demographic?
· Chassidus question: What does it mean that Mattan Torah didn’t happen in the lower hemisphere?
· MyLife 2020 Chassidus Applied Essay and Creative Contest: 25th Place winners:
o Essay English: Purposeful Living, Aharon Zev Moshel, 19, Student, Kfar Chabad. Hometown: Melbourne, Australia
o Essay Hebrew (men): ואהבת לרעך כמוך: ערך עצמי למול ערך הזולת!י, Yosef Rubenfeld, Jerusalem, Israel
o Essay Hebrew (women): איך נתמודד עם מחשבות לא חיוביות, Mrs. Riki Gluckowsky, Educator, Rechovot, Israel
o Creative: Diving Through Dimensions (lesson plan), Mushka Heidingsfeld, 18, Student, Ohel Chana High School LA. Hometown: S. Monica, CA
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