Ep. 403: How Do You Avoid Being a “Mechanical” Jew, Preforming Mitzvos Robotically?
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Topics:
- Chassidus Applied to Bechukosei
- Does Torah provide us with a better and healthier life?
- What is the function of chukim (supra-rational) mitzvos, and what is its connection with engraving (chakikah)?
- Is Halacha (Jewish law) rigid and inflexible?
- How do you avoid being a “mechanical” Jew, preforming mitzvos robotically?
- Why are there curses in the Torah?
- Is Hashem breaking His promise to us every day Moshiach doesn’t come?
- Is tithing just like paying taxes?
- How can we assure that our prayers get answered?
- Is there a secret prayer that is like a master key to open up the heavenly doors?
- What is the significance of the Ono B’Koach prayer and why do we say it when we count the Omer?
- What is the meaning of the few paragraphs we say after counting the Omer?
- Why do we say “L’Omer” and not “B’Omer”?
- Lag B’Omer
- What is the significance of Lag B’Omer being hod within hod?
- Why isn’t the burial place of Rashbi unknown to us like that of Moshe’s?
- Why do we light bonfires on this day?
- How should we address the deplorable behavior of some in Meron on Lag B’Omer?
- Did the Rebbe explain why putting on Tefillin can stop wars and terrorist attacks?
- Follow-up
- Abortion
- Yom Ha’atzmaut
- Pesach Sheni
- What can I do about inappropriate images I have seen in the past?
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