Ep. 395: Should We Be Concerned About Rising Prices?

from MyLife: Chassidus Applied · host Rabbi Simon Jacobson

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How does Purim help us endure and ultimately transform darkness to light? Chassidus applied to Shemini and ParahWhat does the number eight signify and what is its connection to this time of year? Why do we read Parah this week and what is its lesson for us? Why did a continuous fire burn upon the altar; isn’t that a waste of resources? Follow-up: PurimIs there anything to be learned today from the Rebbe declaring “hurrah” Purim 5713? Can we place a curse on the Russians? Can we learn from Haman that humiliation is the beginning of his downfall? If we wear sackcloth and pour ashes on our heads like Mordechai did, will that inspire Hashem to annul the decree and end the war in Ukraine? What's the connection between the king awaking from his sleep and our prayers “awakening” G-d in golus? How can we take advantage of Purim’s kol ha’poshet yad noisnim lo (anyone who stretches out his hand should be given) to receive G-d's blessings? Should I feel guilty that I didn’t drink on Purim? Follow-up: UkraineWhat was the peace offering brought in the temple and what could we bring today as a substitute in order to bring peace in Ukraine? Why are my prayers of hareini mekabel and ach tzadikim not bring peace to Ukraine? Will it help to print Tanyas in Ukraine? Should we be building new institutions instead of helping those in need? Should we be embarrassed by the fact that this war was started by Russia, the place where Chabad was founded? Was it appropriate for Russian generals to go pray in Lubavitch? Should we be concerned about rising prices? Did the Rebbe ever advise how to survive a nuclear war? How can I make sense of a good deed that I did, which 30 years ago destroyed my life and recently saved my life? Chassidus question: How can we compare “blessed is Mordecahi to cursed is Haman”?

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Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How does Purim help us endure and ultimately transform darkness to light? Chassidus applied to Shemini and ParahWhat does the number eight signify and what is its connection to this time of year? Why do we read Parah this week and what is its lesson for us? Why did a continuous fire burn upon the altar; isn’t that a waste of resources? Follow-up: PurimIs there anything to be learned today from the Rebbe declaring “hurrah” Purim 5713? Can we place a curse on the Russians? Can we learn from Haman that humiliation is the beginning of his downfall? If we wear sackcloth and pour ashes on our heads like Mordechai did, will that inspire Hashem to annul the decree and end the war in Ukraine? What's the connection between the king awaking from his sleep and our prayers “awakening” G-d in golus? How can we take advantage of Purim’s kol ha’poshet yad noisnim lo (anyone who stretches out his hand should be given) to receive G-d's blessings? Should I feel guilty that I didn’t drink on Purim? Follow-up: UkraineWhat was the peace offering brought in the temple and what could we bring today as a substitute in order to bring peace in Ukraine? Why are my prayers of hareini mekabel and ach tzadikim not bring peace to Ukraine? Will it help to print Tanyas in Ukraine? Should we be building new institutions instead of helping those in need? Should we be embarrassed by the fact that this war was started by Russia, the place where Chabad was founded? Was it appropriate for Russian generals to go pray in Lubavitch? Should we be concerned about rising prices? Did the Rebbe ever advise how to survive a nuclear war? How can I make sense of a good deed that I did, which 30 years ago destroyed my life and recently saved my life? Chassidus question: How can we compare “blessed is Mordecahi to cursed is Haman”?