Ep. 603: What Should Be Our Focus as We Transition From Av to Elul?
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especially to the members of the IDF and the Armed Forces of the USA
May G-d protect them all
In loving memory of Miriam bas Eliyahu Althaus a”h
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:
What should be our focus during these days as we transition from Av to Elul?
- Why is Elul a special month?
- How do we maximize its opportunities?
- What is our main work this month?
- What is its personal relevance in our lives?
Shoftim
- What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha?
- What is the connection between Shoftim and Elul?
- Why does the Torah prohibit sorcery and witchcraft? How is it different from a doctor?
- Can this be applied to going to shamans today for plant medicine ceremonies?
- Why were those exiled to the cities of refuge freed upon the passing of the High Priest?
- What does this teach us about current leaders?
- What lessons do we learn from the Eglah Arufah?
- Why is a king prohibited from buying many horses?
- How does this apply today?
- Why did the Shaloh ask his son not to build a house more opulent than his needs?
- Why did the Rebbe reject a new car?
Vaetchanan
- Should we pray based on our merits or asking for G-d’s favor? Follow-up
Who named it Camp Gan Israel?
What was the relationship between Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz and the Rebbe?
Are we allowed to take off our yarmulkas for any reason?
How can I encourage my spouse to stop speaking negatively about one of our children to another child?
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