Ep. 426: Are Our Prayers Answered?

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Why is Kislev called the month of Geulah? What is the meaning of Geulah? Chassidus Applied to Tes Kislev:What is the main contribution of the Mitteler Rebbe? Why is the Mitteler Rebbe compared to Binah? Chassidus Applied to VayeitzeiWhat personal lessons do we learn from Jacob’s journey from Beer Sheba to Charan? What is the significance of Yaakov's dream of the ladder and what practical advice does it give us in our daily lives? Was Yaakov’s 14 years of work a punishment for the 14 years he spent in the yeshiva of Shem V’Eiver? Who were Bilha and Zilpa? Why did Rachel steal her father's idols? Follow-upHow can we say that Rivka was only three years old when she married Yitzchak? Are nose rings appropriate today? Why did Abraham not tell Sarah about the Akeidah? Are there any authentic surviving paintings of the patriarchs or Moses? Is it wise to learn both tracks of Rambam daily – three chapters as well as one chapter? Were the original Jews dark skinned? PrayerWhy do we pray? Is prayer about cultivating community? What is kavanah and the proper way to pray? Are our prayers answered? Is it possible that my prayers weren’t answered because I didn’t pray properly? When we pray are we tuning in to different spiritual frequencies? Is that the reason why we assume different positions when saying certain prayers?