Ep. 553: How Should We Respond to Questions About the Recently Publicized Photo of the Rebbe and Rebbetzin?
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:
Why are we still mourning? The inside story of the Nine Days: A Chassidic perspective
Rosh Chodesh Av
- What lessons do we learn from Aaron’s yahrzeit? 12:10
- What is the significance of his passing away on Har HaHar? 15:40
5 Av
- What lessons do we learn from the Arzial’s yahrzeit? 19:30
Nine Days
- Chassidus Applied: What are the spiritual roots of pain, dissonance and unhappiness? 23:22
- How does this relate to the tzimtzum harishon, (cosmic concealment) sheviras ha’keilim (shattering of the containers) and the reshimu (cosmic trace)? 51:56
- Can we connect the “big bang” theory with sheviras ha’keilim? 33:52
- How can there be evil in the world created by a good G-d? 37:04
- What psychological lessons do we learn from this period in dealing with our own challenges? 24:10
- What can I do about my insecurities, self-consciousness and self-centeredness? 39:15
- What is the Chassidic perspective on pain and suffering? 40:55
- Is the Rebbe angry with me? 42:50
How should we respond to questions about the recently publicized photo of the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin? 47:02
How can I channel my artistic talent toward transcendent goals? 54:00
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