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MyLife: Chassidus Applied

Rabbi Simon Jacobson

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Frequency: 1 episode/8d. Total Eps: 401

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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Ep. 511: Enlisting in the IDF How should we defend ourselves from antisemitic attacks?

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 • Duration 01:05:41

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
What does the month of Elul teach us today?

How Elul empowers us with strength in threatening times?
Which names describe the month of Elul?
What is the meaning of the “king is in the field”?
What specific things should we be doing during this month?
What unique power and energy does this month have?
What is its historical background?
60 Days: A Spiritual Guide to the High Holidays
Is this month an opportune time for receiving blessings to have children?
What can prospective parents do during this time to manifest these blessings?
How is this month connected with the geulah?
Who initiates the effort in this month – we or G-d?
What is the meaning of ani l’dodi v’dodi li?
What responsibility do we have in these times of challenge and war?
Would it be wrong and considered a lack of emunah to move into a bunker for the next few years and come out after the wars end?
After the great divine revelation at Sinai how could the people commit the worst sin of idolatry?
Should we be concerned that the revelation of Moshiach could also bring such a downfall?

What is the practical application of appointing judges and law enforcers?
What is its connection to Elul?
Are we allowed to cut down fruit bearing trees in Gaza?
Are we allowed to use mediums to foresee the future?
What then was the function of the urim v'tumim?

Should anyone be exempt from joining the military?
Do the reservists have the right to not return to battle?
Is there any justification for Charedim not participating in the war?

Should we carry guns?

Who should we vote for?

What can I do about my husband being consumed by football?
What are our priorities in life?
How does that impact our children?

What do we learn from Parshas Shoftim? Enlisting in the IDF How should we defend ourselves from antisemitic attacks? Presidential Election What should our attitude to sports be?

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Ep. 510: Will War in Israel Ever End?

Wednesday, August 28, 2024 • Duration 01:07:35

MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answered Donate now: https://mylife500.com For recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier. Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Will war in Israel ever end? 01:34 • How should we react to the latest events in Northern Israel and Lebanon? 08:27 • What can we do? 09:30 • Did the prophets predict today’s war? 11:14 What does the transition from Av to Elul teach us today? 17:24 • How do these months empower us to turn challenges into opportunities and growth? 17:37 • Where do we see today the transformation of darkness to light? • Is a known adversary during the riots in Crown Heights in 1991 now supporting Israel? How do we bring light and truth into a world full of lies? • How do we overcome the appalling lies being propagated today? How can we not be disheartened and depressed by it all? • What can we do to advance the truth? • Does light automatically dispel all types of darkness, including the darkness of a “black hole” for example? • What are ways to find faith, healing and strength? • Can we lie to protect ourselves? • How can people so blatantly lie about the Jews stealing Israel from the Arabs? What is the difference between faith and imagination? • How can we turn the dream of Moshiach into a reality? What do we learn from Parshas Re’eh? • What is the significance of Re’eh – to see? • What is the opposite of blessing called a gift? • What is the deeper meaning of the ceremony that took place on Mt. Gerizim and Mt. Ebal? • Why must an idolatrous city be destroyed? Does that apply today? Chof Av – 80 years • What can we learn from Reb Levi Yitzchak about our times? • Please share a relevant Torah from the Baal Ha’hilula Reader’s comments • Do you use a different Hebrew dialectic?

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Ep. 501: Are Our Prayers Helping Free the Hostages and Win the War in Gaza?

Monday, June 24, 2024 • Duration 56:57

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
What does this time period and Torah portion teach us today?

How do we apply the journey of the Jewish people in the wilderness toward the Promised Land to our life journey?
What do we learn from the sin of the scouts about facing the challenges in our life’s journeys?
What can we do during today's war and unrest to not repeat the same mistake as the scouts?
After the sin of the scouts, why were the Jews not given a chance to do teshuva?
Is it possible that the Geulah will be delayed due to our mistakes today?
What do we learn from lighting the menorah until the flames rise on their own?
What is the deeper meaning behind the Jews’ complaining that they want meat?

Is Canada different than the USA?

Why not conquer all of Gaza and settle it with Jews?
Are we allowed to launch missiles from our backyards into Gaza to help the war effort?
Should we try to shower the Gazans with kindness?
Should Israelis living near the border check their mezuzahs?

Should we move to Israel? Are our prayers helping free the hostages and win the war in Gaza?
War in Israel Why did the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva die? Follow-up

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Ep. 410: How Should We React to New Astronomical Discoveries?

Monday, July 18, 2022 • Duration 01:07:02

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:

Chassidus Applied to 17 Tammuz NidcheWhat does this day teach us?
What can we learn from the nidche?
If Judaism doesn't believe in collective punishment, why do we fast and do teshuva for the sins of our fathers?
How are the Three Weeks relevant today?
Chassidus Applied to PinchasWhy was Pinchas granted the covenant of peace for his act of zealousness?
Why did G-d wait until the daughters of Tzelofchad complained about not having an inheritance before writing new inheritance laws into the Torah for them?
How should we react to new astronomical discoveries?How large is the universe according to the Torah?
Why did G-d create the multitude of galaxies? Doesn’t this render the Earth as nothing but a puff of a speck in the universe without much importance?
Do these findings prove that the universe is billions of years old?
Can we go on a hunger strike until G-d sends us Moshiach?
What can I do about my addiction to TV?
What was the Rebbe’s intention in printing Tanyas in every possible location?
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Chassidus question: How does Chassidus explain the Three Weeks?

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Ep. 409: What Is a Lubavitcher?

Wednesday, July 13, 2022 • Duration 01:05:49

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Chassidus Applied to 12-13 Tammuz – 95 years laterWhat does this day teach us?
Can we learn anything from this liberation regarding the situation in Russia today?
Chassidus Applied to BalakWhat do we learn from this chapter?
Why was enticing the Jews into lascivious behavior the only way to hurt them?
What was the messianic prophecy of Balaam and how is it relevant to us today?
What was the sin of Baal Peor and how does it apply today?
Was Pinchas spearing Cozbi through her stomach a primordial form of abortion?
Chassidus Applied to ChukasDo the suprarational chukim come from a higher spiritual source?
What right did we have to enter the land of Canaan and murder men women and children and steal their land?
What is the “song of the well”?
Can you please comment on the passing of Dr. Zelenko?
Gimmel Tammuz follow-up: What should we be doing other than what we have already done for the past 30 years?
What is a Lubavitcher?
July 4th follow-up: Did Torah inspire the Founding Fathers?
Why are secular studies not taught in Yeshiva? Follow-upHow is tutoring practical?
Wouldn't it be appropriate for all Jews to study secular subjects so that they can all contribute to society?
Homeopathy and abuse: Can abuse itself be transformed into healing?

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Ep. 408: What Should Be Our Reaction and Attitude to the Reversal of Roe v. Wade?

Monday, July 4, 2022 • Duration 01:02:30

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:

Chassidus Applied to Post-Gimmel TammuzHow should we describe this day?
How do we connect to the Rebbe today?
Is it correct to say that one of the central themes in the Rebbe's teachings was not resting on one's laurels?
Is Techiyas Ha’Maysim only in the hands of G-d, or can scientists figure out a way to regenerate DNA and bring people back to life?
Can you give a short synopsis and explain the significance of the V'atah Tetzaveh maamar, the last one the Rebbe edited and distributed?
Chassidus Applied to ChukasWhat do we learn from this chapter?
What is the significance of a chuka and why is it engraved in us?
Why was Moshe not supposed to hit the rock when the first time he was told to do just that?
What should be our reaction and attitude to the reversal of Roe v. Wade?
Why are secular studies not taught in our Yeshivos as it is taught in other schools?
Chassidus question: If the tzimtzum is also part of Hashems “essential abilities” why do we seem to only praise the enlivening G-dly life force in a rock and not it’s body that resulted from the tzimtzum? Aren’t both aspects pure G-dliness?

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Ep. 407: Why Was the Rebbe’s Coming to America a Watershed Event? What Does 3 Tammuz Mean to Us Today?

Monday, June 27, 2022 • Duration 01:02:04

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:

Chassidus Applied to 28 Sivan and 3 TammuzWhy was the Rebbe’s coming to America a watershed event?
What does Gimmel Tammuz mean to us today?
28 years have passed since Gimmel Tammuz. How much longer do we have to wait?
What can I do about my feelings of disappointment in the Rebbe?
Why can’t we unite and directly address our post-Gimmel Tammuz challenges?
If prayers are not answered, how can we continue to trust G-d?
If the Rebbe’s promises did not get fulfilled, how can we continue to trust that they will be fulfilled in the future?
Is it possible that since we did not have the right mindset to bring Moshiach, we will not merit to see it, like the scouts who did not enter the Promised Land?
Is Moshiach only a mindset but not an actual event?
Chassidus applied to KorachDid Karl Marx borrow ideas from Korach who said if everyone is equal why are some people higher than others?
Why was Korach wrong?
Why are secular studies not taught in Yeshiva?
What is a chinuch al taharas hakodesh and what is the source for it?
Gender issues – follow-up

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Ep. 406: How Do We Address and Deal With Transgender Issues?

Monday, June 20, 2022 • Duration 01:06:14

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THIS WEEK'S TOPICS:

• Chassidus Applied to Shelach

o Why did Moshe send scouts? 02:20

o What mistake did the scouts make and what can we learn from it? 03:30

o Why were scouts sent if G-d promised us he would give us the land? 07:58

o Are we supposed to rely on G-d or on our own resources? 11:00

o Who were the maapilim? Why were they punished for taking the initiative and trying to enter Israel? 15:39

• What are the Rebbe’s directives for the summer? 19:49

• How important is it to be with friends when going on shlichus to another Yeshiva? 26:47

• How do we address and deal with transgender issues? 30:27

o Are there only two genders according to the Torah? 31:49

o Why do we get offended when a person identifies as gender neutral – after all, isn’t G-d not defined by a particular gender? 35:10

o Does the Torah recognize and permit gender change surgery? 35:14

o Should we be taking a stance or fighting the latest trends embracing transgenderism? 35:36

o What are your thoughts on the What is a Woman documentary by Matt Walsh? 35:26

• Follow-up: Is it appropriate for schools to have their students solicit for a fundraising campaign? 55:45

Ep. 405: Is It Appropriate for Schools to Have Their Children Solicit Their Families for a Fundraising Campaign?

Monday, June 13, 2022 • Duration 01:00:09

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:

Chassidus Applied to Post ShavuosHow do we maintain inspiration after the initial spark dissipates?
If G-d gave every Jew the Torah for free, why are yeshiva tuitions so expensive?
What positive changes can I expect now that I have finally counted Sefira all 49 days with a brocha?
What do we learn from the seven days of tashlumin?
Chassidus Applied to BehaalotechaWhat do we learn from lighting the Menorah in a way that the “flames rise on their own”?
Why were the Levites commanded to shave off all their hair? How about their beards?
Why did the Jews complain about the manna – the perfect food?
Who were Eldad and Medad?
Why was Miriam punished for criticizing Moshe?
Is there a connection between Miriam waiting seven days and the mikveh?
Is it appropriate for schools to have their children solicit their families for a fundraising campaign?
Why are people so opposed to the government requiring yeshivas to teach more secular studies?
Chassidus question: If there is a connection between Shemitah and Shabbos, why is Shemitah only observed within the borders of Israel but Shabbos is observed everywhere?

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Ep. 404: What Can Sinai Teach Us About the Horrific Shooting of Innocent Children in Texas?

Monday, May 30, 2022 • Duration 01:00:55

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:

What can Sinai teach us about the horrific shooting of innocent children in Texas?
What is missing in our education system that can help prevent wanton violence?
Chassidus Applied to Bamidbar and ShavuosWhy do we read Parshas Bamidbar before Mattan Torah?
Who owns the Torah?
What is right way of receiving and learning Torah?
What is the significance of the Torah being given on Mount Sinai?
How do we reconcile the census of the Jewish people with the teaching that we are not supposed to count people?
What exact parts of Torah were given at Sinai?
How did the Jews oversleep the night before Mattan Torah?
Why is the 50th level of impurity considered a point of no return when we have a concept in torah that anyone can do immediate teshuva?
Why do we eat dairy on this holiday?
Why don't we read from the Torah every day?
What's the difference between a hidden blessing and a revealed blessing? And why would anyone want a hidden blessing?
Why are we told in the Torah about the negative actions of our forbearers?
What did the Rebbe initiate 55 years this week – two days before the 6-Day War?

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