Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
- What can we learn from the transition from Tisha B’Av into the following days?
The journey and dialogue between G-d and the people through the Seven Weeks of Comfort
15th of Av: Why was it a big joyous holiday in the times of the temple, and why is it no longer observed today? Why is it in the month of Av?
Tisha B’Av: Why is the focus on the destruction of the Temple and not on the many that were killed?
Nacheim: How do we apply some of the words in this prayer to life today?
- Why do we say in grace after the meals “my father, master of the house” even when we are not in our father’s home?
- Chassidus applied to Chof Av
What is the Rebbe’s fathers’ most famous Torah?
Kadesh U’Rechatz
Did the Rebbe ever comment about the magen david on his father’s matzeivah?
Practical directives
- Lessons from Parshas Eikev
What does “eikev” mean? And which mitzvos fall into this category?
- How should we react to Ben and Jerry’s boycott of Israel?
- Jews turning against Jews – is that a sign of Moshiach's coming?
- Is it advisable to pray in the forest as the Baal Shem Tov did?
- Follow up and comments:
Baseless love
Kamtza and Bar Kamtza: Father and son?
- Chassidus question: How should we categorize the Rebbe’s fathers' contribution to Chassidus?
- MyLife 2020 Chassidus Applied Essay and Creative Contest – 31st Place winners:
Essay English: The Passionate Life – Adding Vitality and Joy into Your Every Day, Sarala Weinstein, Student, MBCM Monsey High. Hometown: Spring Valley, NY
Essay Hebrew (men): תכלית וייעוד האדם בעולם, בהשקפת תורת חסידות, Meir Heber, student, Kfar Chabad, Israel
Essay Hebrew (women): להיות אשה, Mrs. Penina Geldtzeler, Givat Ayleh, Israel
Creative: Inspiration vs. Internal Motivation (video), Pessi Naparstek, 21, Shlichus, Myrtle Beach, SC