Ep. 506: Should We Be Concerned About Kamala Harris Becoming President?
And in merit of Boruch Benyomin ben Menucha Lana (Lah-nah) Althaus
Yekusiel ben Leah Rochel and Rochel bas Liba Farkash
Dedicated by Pinchas Todros ben Miriam and Sarah bas Rochel Althaus
Topics:
What do the Three Weeks teach us today?
- How does this time period help us get through challenges? 03:13
- Can we connect the latest tragic rocket attack killing 12 children and teens to this time of year? 12:03
- Who is the destructive angel Ketev Meriri that is unleashed during the three weeks, and what can we do to protect ourselves from him? 14:57
- Can we expect that the sadness of this period will be transformed into joy as the joy of Simchas Torah was transformed to tears on October 7th? 19:42
- What is unique about the three Shabbosim of the Three Weeks? 29:05
- Does fear of G-d include trembling? 23:50
What do we learn from Parshas Matos-Masei?
- What is the meaning of Matos and Masei, and what is the significance of their coming together? 29:40
- Is Judaism rigid or fluid?
- How do these Torah chapters empower us in the Three Weeks?
- Are those living comfortably outside of Israel like the tribes of Reuven, Gad and half of Menashe? 35:24
- What can we learn from this parsha about taking booty from Gaza? 38:43
- What is the significance of the cities of refuge? 41:30
- Why does the exile of an inadvertent killer end with the death of the High Priest? 44:19
- Why did the mothers of the High Priests bring food to the exiles? 47:08
- How can the prayer of the exiles possibly cause or prevent the High Priest from dying? 47:20
War in Israel
- Are the Houthi terrorists associated with the Hittites, one of the seven Canaanite nations? 51:50
Presidential Election
- Is our current political turmoil a sign of Moshiach’s coming? 53:00
- Should we be concerned about Kamala Harris becoming president due to her support of anti-Israel voices? 54:17
What are your thoughts about the recent losses of prominent Chabad leaders? 56:51
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