Ep. 542: What Responsibilities Do We Have to Ensure We Are Sanctifying G-d in Our Lives?
And in merit of Boruch Benyomin ben Menucha Lana Althaus
Yekusiel ben Leah Rochel and Rochel bas Liba Farkash
Dedicated by Pinchas Todros ben Miriam and Sarah bas Rochel Althaus
Topics:
In loving memory of Rabbi Sholom Lipskar a”h
- A few words about Rabbi Jacobson’s relationship with Rabbi Lipskar 0:34
Using technology and AI for spreading Torah and Chassidus
Acharei Kedoshim
- What is the meaning of “living with the times”? 07:03
- What is the central theme of this Parsha? 08:40
- What is the meaning of sanctification? 10:50
- How do we sanctify the mundane? 12:48
- How can someone be despicable in the “name of Torah”? 12:48
- How do we create balance in our lives – balance between transcendence and integration? 16:00
- Why was the offering of Nadav and Avihu called “strange fire”? 18:44
- Can you explain how the imbalance of rotzo and shuv led to the death of Aaron’s sons? 24:37
- How do we reconcile the different reasons given for their death? 28:57
Kiddush Hashem
- What responsibilities do we have to ensure we are sanctifying G-d in our lives? 33:20
- How would the Rebbe advise us to deal with the pro Hamas protests in our neighborhoods? 44:19
- Are the Jews who march supporting Hamas terrorists part of the erev rav? 49:33
- What reaction should we have to a recent confrontation between a Jew and a man in a wheelchair? 52:09
Owning a dog
- Is owning a dog appropriate? 54:34
- What attitude should we have toward people who own dogs? 56:00
Iyar
- Does this month contain a special energy because it’s the only month where every day of the month has the time bound mitzvah of counting the Omer? 01:00:04
- What type of healing does this month refer to? 01:01:50
Is it appropriate to name a street after the Rebbe? 01:03:18
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