Ep. 302: What Are the Spiritual Dynamics of a Virus Epidemic?

from MyLife: Chassidus Applied · host Rabbi Simon Jacobson

Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. SPECIAL CORONA EDITION PART IV Dedicated in honor of Eliezer ben Sheina Miriam, for a complete and speedy refuah shleimah In this special edition of MyLife, Rabbi Simon Jacobson teaches a powerful and unique text from the Arizal discussing the nature and spiritual roots of an epidemic, and what can be done to counter it.  TOPICS: • How do we address the paradox of the pandemic happening during these redemptive and miraculous days of Nissan? 0:25 • Should we be doing things differently because of the situation? 4:51 • What lessons do we learn from Pesach about the coronavirus? 19:31 • What should our community learn from this disaster? 23:28 • During these times what is the role of teshuva, which brings healing to the world? 38:24 • Please make some suggestions that we individually and as a community can do to stop the virus? 45:26 • Should we be fasting during this time? 01:02:46 • How can we see the light amidst all this darkness? 01:03:42 • Is it inappropriate to share funny coronavirus memes on social media? 01:01:32 • What to do about immersing new vessels in a mikveh when they are closed? 01:00:09 • Do we blow shofar during the time of a plague? 01:00:48 • What should I do if I need to say HaGomel? 58:25 • Does the coronavirus have any connection with Moshiach? 01:07:15 • Chassidus question: What are the spiritual dynamics of a virus epidemic? 01:09:06 Submit your question now at  https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson/ or email: [email protected]. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: [email protected] SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED EPISODE, OR EXPLORE OTHER GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.meaningfullife.com/sponsorships MyLife: Chassidus Applied is a weekly video webcast candidly answering questions from the public about all life matters and challenges, covering the entire spectrum of the human experience. The objective of the program is to provide people with inspired guidance and direction, empowering them to deal with any issue they may face. MyLife demonstrates how Chassidus 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.  MyLife is brought to you by the Meaningful Life Center as a public service, free of charge.

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Addressing the Personal and Emotional Needs of Our Community and Answering the Most Pressing Questions of Our Lives -- from the Perspective of Chassidic Thought. SPECIAL CORONA EDITION PART IV Dedicated in honor of Eliezer ben Sheina Miriam, for a complete and speedy refuah shleimah In this special edition of MyLife, Rabbi Simon Jacobson teaches a powerful and unique text from the Arizal discussing the nature and spiritual roots of an epidemic, and what can be done to counter it. TOPICS: • How do we address the paradox of the pandemic happening during these redemptive and miraculous days of Nissan? 0:25 • Should we be doing things differently because of the situation? 4:51 • What lessons do we learn from Pesach about the coronavirus? 19:31 • What should our community learn from this disaster? 23:28 • During these times what is the role of teshuva, which brings healing to the world? 38:24 • Please make some suggestions that we individually and as a community can do to stop the virus? 45:26 • Should we be fasting during this time? 01:02:46 • How can we see the light amidst all this darkness? 01:03:42 • Is it inappropriate to share funny coronavirus memes on social media? 01:01:32 • What to do about immersing new vessels in a mikveh when they are closed? 01:00:09 • Do we blow shofar during the time of a plague? 01:00:48 • What should I do if I need to say HaGomel? 58:25 • Does the coronavirus have any connection with Moshiach? 01:07:15 • Chassidus question: What are the spiritual dynamics of a virus epidemic? 01:09:06 Submit your question now at https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ask-rabbi-jacobson/ or email: [email protected]. WEBSITE: https://www.chassidusapplied.com/ EMAIL US: [email protected] SPONSOR A MYLIFE: CHASSIDUS APPLIED EPISODE, OR EXPLORE OTHER GIVING OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.meaningfullife.com/sponsorships MyLife: Chassidus Applied is a weekly video webcast candidly answering questions from the public about all life matters and challenges, covering the entire spectrum of the human experience. The objective of the program is to provide people with inspired guidance and direction, empowering them to deal with any issue they may face. MyLife demonstrates how Chassidus 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. MyLife is brought to you by the Meaningful Life Center as a public service, free of charge.