Ep. 476: What Can We Learn From Hei Teves About Today’s War?

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What can we learn from Hei Teves about today’s war  Where does the expression “didan notzach” come from?  What does this day signify?  Why don’t we continue growing in holiness and light more candles after Chanukah?  How does the reconciliation of Joseph and his brothers help us understand and navigate today’s events?  What can we learn from Joseph revealing himself to his brothers and from his reassuring them that G-d brought me to Egypt to save lives?   What are some lessons from Joseph’s trials and tribulations?  Why are our actions not achieving the desired results of ending this nightmare once and for all?  What else can we do?  Should we transform the enemy’s expressions into positive messages?  Should we be organizing large public tehillim gatherings? Make more farbrengens? More activities with children? Special prayers from brides and grooms?  My heart is broken over the hostages that were accidentally killed. What else does Hashem want from us?  How should I explain to my children why our tzedakah on Chanukah did not resolve the war?  When there is more negative energy, does that indicate that there is also more positive energy?  How do we know we are closer to Moshiach  Why don’t the Muslims/Arabs and so many others accept the explicit and undeniable words in the Torah that G-d gave the Promised Land to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and their children – the Jewish people?  Did Jews occupy the land of the Canaanites?  Is it correct to point out to American critics their hypocrisy considering their displacing the native Indians in this country?   How do we address the testimony of the presidents of major universities before Congress?  What’s the best way to communicate with those siding with our enemies?  Why is there such a double standard when it comes to Israel?  Does Chanukah continue to provide us with strength and guidance?  Empowering Torah Portions   Actions Is this a special time?   Who owns the Land of Israel? How should we react to antisemitism on campuses and in academia?  How do we address the testimony of the presidents of major universities before Congress?  What’s the best way to communicate with those siding with our enemies?  Why is there such a double standard when it comes to Israel?