BROADCAST | WITH RABBI SIMON JACOBSON
In honor and memory of Rabbi Zvi HaKohen Kogan hy"d
Topics:
How does Rosh Chodesh Kislev empower us today?
- What does Chanukah teach us about dealing with darkness? 02:48
- Why is this month called Chodesh Ha’Geulah? 07:00
What do we learn from Parshas Vayeitzei?
- How does Jacob’s journey from Be’er Sheva to Charan reflect in our lives today? 09:12
- What does this chapter teach us on how to counter the fears triggered by recent events? 14:30
- What is the significance of Jacob’s dream? 15:27
- Why did G-d promise the land to Jacob after He had already promised it to Abraham? 18:02
- Did Jacob practice favoritism with his wives and children? 22:22
- Why did Jacob marry two sisters? 31:48
- Did Jacob “hate” Leah? And if so, how could he remain married to her? 28:15
- Was Dina meant to be a male? 37:00
- Should we take dreams seriously? 40:00
War in Israel
- Would the Rebbe approve of the current ceasefire in Lebanon? 44:46
- Did the Rebbe suggest security protocols for Chabad houses? 47:33
- What more should we be doing to protect ourselves from our enemies? 49:09
- How can we not be frightened? 50:12
- What should we be telling our children? 51:00
- Should we move to Israel? 52:40
What attitude should we have toward the arrest warrant issued against Prime Minister Netanyahu? 55:30
- How can some people see things so upside down? 56:40
- Should we do something about this? 57:41
What is the meaning of sheves achim gam yachad?
How should we deal with our child who was disrespectful to his teacher? 59:22
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