Ep. 402: How Can We Say That “It’s Never Too Late” When There Are Mistakes That Cannot Be Reversed or Corrected?
Boruch Benyomin ben Menucha Lana and Miriam bas Chaya Sarah Althaus
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Topics:
- Chassidus Applied to Pesach Sheni
- What personal message does this day offer us?
- How can we say that “it’s never too late” when there are mistakes that cannot be reversed or corrected?
- If it’s truly never too late, why isn’t there a Pesach Shlishi, Riviei, etc.?
- Did the Rebbe ever say that Pesach Sheni is an opportune time for Moshiach to come?
- Lessons from 13 Iyar: 70th yahrzeit of the Rebbe’s brother, Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib
- Chassidus Applied to Lag B’Omer
- What is its personal relevance to us?
- Is there a connection between this day and Moshiach?
- Why is there a custom to use a bow and arrow on this day?
- Are any of its rituals taken from non-Jewish sources?
- Students of Rabbi Akiva:
- Why do we cease mourning on Lag B’Omer and on the other hand, we don’t make weddings after Lag B’Omer?
- What lessons do we learn today from the students of Rabbi Akiva dying during this time due to disrespecting each other?
- When people disrespect each other today does it have a negative impact?
- How do we respond to a prominent rabbi arguing that we are not allowed to demand “we want Moshiach now” and other things the Rebbe initiated or endorsed?
- What can we learn from the rising gas prices?
- Iyar: Where do months come from?
- Is it alright for me to have linens with the image of butterflies embroidered on them?
- Chassidus question: Is there a difference between the energy generated on a Biblical holiday and a Rabbinic one? Will we celebrate these holidays after Moshiach comes?
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