Ep. 562: Why Is Yom Kippur the Holiest Day of the Year?

MyLife: Chassidus Applied · Sep 29, 2025 · 1h 9m

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:

Vav Tishrei

Any recollections of Vav Tishrei 5725?

Why did the Rebbe honor his mother by explaining Rashi’s commentary on the parsha?

Can you tell a story about the Rebbe’s mother to inspire us as we head into Yom Kippur?

Why is this the holiest day of the year?

What is the personal significance of this day?

Does G-d need to “atone” for suffering He has caused us?

Why lekach?

Is Yom Kippur a joyous day?

Why do we fast?

Why is Yom Haki-purim compared to Purim?

What is the connection to a lottery?

Why two goats?

Should we fight our enemies or…