Ep. 334: Special Yud Tes Kislev Student Edition
Dedicated by the Caputo Family
Topics:
- Chassidus Applied to Yud Tes-Chof Kislev and Vayeishev 0:24
- How can we say that the Yidden had Bechirah by Matan Torah when Hashem picked up the mountain over their heads? 09:20
- Is there anything wrong with listening to Jewish music that are not niggunim? 13:36
- Is there a reason the Rebbe does not place so much emphasis on Rebbetzin Devorah Leah’s story? 17:05
- As dor ha’shvii Chassidim what regard should we have to the Chassidus of the six previous Rabbeim? 21:18
- Should I be nervous when something comes too easy, considering that yagati u’matzati taamin? 26:43
- Why do we teach Chassidus to young children? Why don’t we hold it back from them so they can appreciate it when they grow up? 29:00
- How can one attain real bittul if one can actually adopt the Rebbes will as his own? 31:43
- Why do we need a mashpia? How does a mashpia connect you to the Rebbe? 35:08
- What is Torah’s perspective on therapy? 38:43
- What should I do if my feelings are numb? 43:15
- What is a practical way to deal with depression and anxiety disorder? 47:27
- What should one do with an emotion that arouses? 49:48
- As a student how can I live up to my fullest potential? 52:00
- Why does Hashem set people up for failure? 54:19
- Are all neshamos the same? If not, what makes them different? 56:44
- Will we turn into malachim? 59:21
- Will the world ever end? 01:00:34
- Do tzadikim start out perfect? if not how would someone know if they are a tzadik? 01:02:17
- What does chassidish mean? 01:04:44
- How do you deal with bad influences? 01:05:56
- If time is a creation and there’s no concept of time above, why do we say a neshama is busy for 30 days after it’s niftar? 01:07:16
- When the Sforno talks about Moshe hitting the rock, he brings in 3 types of miracles. The first one is Tzadikim davening. Why does it mention specifically Tzadikim, can’t all yidden daven? And if it’s specifically for Tzadikim why are we all encouraged to daven when someone is unwell? 01:10:04
- Am I allowed to study geography and world history? 01:11:13
- How does hesech ha’daas work in relation to validating your emotions? 01:11:50
- How do we reconcile the Rebbe’s words that on one hand we have “finished our avodah” and at the same time “do everything you can to bring Moshiach”? 01:13:42
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