BROADCAST | WITH RABBI SIMON JACOBSON
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In loving memory of Miriam bas Eliyahu Althaus a”h
And in merit of Boruch Benyomin ben Menucha Lana Althaus
Yekusiel ben Leah Rochel and Rochel bas Liba Farkash
Dedicated by Pinchas Todros ben Miriam and Sarah bas Rochel Althaus
Topics:
Triple Purim (Meshulash) in Jerusalem
Adar
- How can joy increase after Purim? 02:33
- Is there a connection between joy and Purim and the sign of Pisces/fish of the month of Adar? 04:21
- How does joy reveal inner dimensions and secrets? 06:00
Purim
- What does Purim teach us about today’s wars with our enemies? 13:16
- Why did Mordechai not bow to Haman (follow-up)? 16:03
- Why do the sages interpret that Esther was married to Mordechai (follow-up)? 22:46
- Why do we commemorate the Fast of Esther the day before Purim when the actual 3-day fast was in Nissan eleven months earlier? 27:50
- Is humor and light-heartedness allowed at other times, or only on Purim? 30:11
- Why don’t we find humor in the written Torah? (follow-up) 32:47
- Will Moshiach have a sense of humor, or will that time be strictly serious? 34:35
- Are we allowed to make fun of the Purim villains? 36:24
- What is the difference between frivolous and “holy” humor? 36:24
Vayakhel
- What is the central theme of this week’s Torah chapter? 38:36
- What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? 38:36
- What do we learn from the Jews donating for the Mishkan more than was needed? 42:45
What is the significance of the four Torah chapters read during this time of year? 45:48
War in Israel
- Should we be working toward transforming our enemies and not just annihilating them? 51:06
Can you offer any advice on how to serve as a shliach in a secular school for autistic children? 56:05
How should we approach obstacles in our lives – as a challenge to overcome or a sign that we should change course? 01:01:30
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