Ep. 357: 28 Sivan – 80 Years: What Is the Significance of This Day?

from MyLife: Chassidus Applied · host Rabbi Simon Jacobson

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to 28 Sivan – 80 years  What is the significance of this day?  How did the Rebbe mark this day 30 years ago?  Lessons from Korach  Why do we need a Rebbe?  What was the response to Korach’s argument?  Can we learn anything from this story about nepotism?  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...  Doesn’t the Rambam say that we shouldn't delve into the details about Moshiach?  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:  Essay English: Purposeful Living, Aharon Zev Moshel, 19, Student, Kfar Chabad. Hometown: Melbourne, Australia  Essay Hebrew (men): ואהבת לרעך כמוך: ערך עצמי למול ערך הזולת, Yosef Rubenfeld, Jerusalem, Israel  Essay Hebrew (women): איך נתמודד עם מחשבות לא חיוביות, Mrs. Riki Gluckowsky, Educator, Rechovot, Israel  Creative: Diving Through Dimensions (lesson plan), Mushka Heidingsfeld, 18, Student, Ohel Chana High School LA. Hometown: S. Monica, CA 

What this episode covers

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to 28 Sivan – 80 years What is the significance of this day? How did the Rebbe mark this day 30 years ago? Lessons from Korach Why do we need a Rebbe? What was the response to Korach’s argument? Can we learn anything from this story about nepotism? 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... Doesn’t the Rambam say that we shouldn't delve into the details about Moshiach? 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: Essay English: Purposeful Living, Aharon Zev Moshel, 19, Student, Kfar Chabad. Hometown: Melbourne, Australia Essay Hebrew (men): ואהבת לרעך כמוך: ערך עצמי למול ערך הזולת, Yosef Rubenfeld, Jerusalem, Israel Essay Hebrew (women): איך נתמודד עם מחשבות לא חיוביות, Mrs. Riki Gluckowsky, Educator, Rechovot, Israel Creative: Diving Through Dimensions (lesson plan), Mushka Heidingsfeld, 18, Student, Ohel Chana High School LA. Hometown: S. Monica, CA