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MyLife: Chassidus Applied
MyLife: Chassidus Applied Podcast by Simon Jacobson addresses the personal and emotional needs of our community by answering the most pressing questions of our lives -- from the perspective of Chassidic thought. The podcast demonstrates how the Torah provides us with a comprehensive blueprint of the human psyche as a microcosm of the cosmos, and offers us all the guidance we need to live the healthiest possible life and build nurturing homes and families, bringing up the healthiest possible…
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- MyLife: Chassidus Applied
Ep. 549: How Do We Honor Gimmel Tammuz?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Gimmel Tammuz How can we describe and explain this day? How do we honor this day? Why do we say that the…
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Ep. 548: What Should We Focus On During This Time of War with Iran?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should we focus on during this time? What's a good way to thank Hashem publicly for all the great…
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Ep. 547: How Should We React to Operation Rising Lion?
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast…
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Ep. 546: How Should We React to the Fallout Between President Trump and Elon Musk?
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast…
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Ep. 545: How Should We Respond to the Latest Tragic Washington Murders?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How should we respond to the latest tragic Washington murders? Where is Hashem in all of this? Is there…
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Ep. 544: Should Israel Be Relying on America for Protection?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What is the connection between this Omer period, Lag B’Omer and the weekly Torah portion? Revealing the…
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Ep. 543: What Does R’ Yisroel Aryeh Leib’s Name and Life Teach Us?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What lessons can we learn from 13 Iyar, the 73rd yahrzeit of Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib a”h What does his name…
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Ep. 542: What Responsibilities Do We Have to Ensure We Are Sanctifying G-d in Our Lives?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: In loving memory of Rabbi Sholom Lipskar a”h A few words about Rabbi Jacobson’s relationship with Rabbi…
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Ep. 541: Tut Altz Vos Ir Kent – What More Can We Do?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Transition from Nissan to Iyar What is the central theme of this period in time? What is the meaning of geulah…
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Ep. 540: How Do We Honor the Rebbe’s 123rd Birthday?
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast…
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Ep. 539: Is Pesach Meant to Be a Dreaded Holiday Filled With Extreme Stringencies?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Rosh Chodesh Nissan Why is this day and month unique? What is the significance that the first mitzvah we were…
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Ep. 538: What Lessons Do We Learn From Chof Zayin Adar?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 27 Adar What lessons do we learn from this day? Did the Rebbe say anything prior to this day preparing us for…
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Ep. 537: How Should We Approach Obstacles in Our Lives – As a Challenge to Overcome or a Sign That We Should Change Course?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Triple Purim (Meshulash) in Jerusalem Adar How can joy increase after Purim? Is there a connection between…
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Ep. 536: What Does Purim Teach Us About Today’s Wars With Our Enemies?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What lessons can we learn from Tes Adar – 85 years later? Why was coming to America a new era in history?…
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Ep. 535: What Is the Significance of the 44th Siyum HaRambam?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 44th Siyum HaRambam What is its significance? Why did the Rebbe institute learning the daily Rambam? When was…
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Ep. 534: How Should We React to the Horrific Murder of Shiri Bibas and Her Two Babies?
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast…
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Ep. 533: What Does the Rebbetzin Represent in Our Lives?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Are we living in Messianic times? How do we open our eyes and see redemption coming? What lessons do we learn…
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Ep. 532: How Should We React to President Trump’s Gaza Suggestion?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Shevat – 75 Years: Chassidus Applied to Basi L’Gani What is the main takeaway from this foundational…
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Ep. 531: How Does Basi L’Gani Capture the Central Theme and Mission of Our Seventh Generation?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Shevat – 75 Years What is the significance of this milestone? How does Basi L’Gani capture the central…
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Ep. 530: How Is the Egyptian Exile and Exodus Reflected In Today's Challenges, Disruptions and Transitions?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Bo How does this week’s Torah portion about the Egyptian exile and exodus reflect the challenges, disruptions…
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Ep. 529: Is the Recent Cease Fire and Hostage Exchange a Positive Thing?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Is the recent cease-fire and hostage exchange a positive thing? What would the Rebbe say about this? Is there…
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Ep. 528: What Can We Learn From the LA Fires?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What can we learn from the LA fires? Should we see them as a punishment? How do our good deeds help prevent…
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Ep. 527: Why Do We Celebrate Hei Teves?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus Applied to Hei Teves What do we commemorate and celebrate on this day? What was the spiritual trial…
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Ep. 526: How Do We Ensure That the Joy and Lights of Chanukah Last All Year Long?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What is Chanukah’s message to us today? How does it teach us to find hope and light in challenging times?…
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Ep. 525: What Does Chanukah Teach Us About Today’s War?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What energy do we draw from these days between Yud Tes Kislev and Chanukah? What do these holidays have in…
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Ep. 524: How Did Yud Tes Kislev Impact the World, and What Is Its Message Today?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus Applied to Yud Daled Kislev What is its significance? History and stories What did the Rebbe say…
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Ep. 523: How Did Yud Tes Kislev Impact the World, and What Is Its Message Today?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus Applied to Yud Daled Kislev What is its significance? History and stories What did the Rebbe say…
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Ep. 522: How Does Rosh Chodesh Kislev and this Week’s Parsha Help Us Counter Fears Triggered by Recent Events?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How does Rosh Chodesh Kislev empower us today? What does Chanukah teach us about dealing with darkness? Why…
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Ep. 521: How Should We React to the Horrific Murder of R’ Zvi Kogan hy”d?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How should we react to the horrific murder of R’ Zvi Kogan hy”d? What are its deeper implications? Is this a…
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Ep. 520: How Can These Torah Chapters Help Us Understand Today’s Wars?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What do we learn from Parshas Chayei Sarah? How can these Torah chapters help us understand today’s wars and…
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Ep. 519: How Should We React to President-Elect Trump’s Victory? Should We Be Celebrating?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What do we learn from Parshas Vayeira? What is the central theme of this Torah portion? Why did G-d reveal…
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Ep. 518: What Should Our Perspective Be on This Week's Presidential Election?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to this time of year What is the lesson from this period following the Tishrei holiday…
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Ep. 517: How Can Sukkos Help Us in This Time of War in Israel?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to this time of year Why are these days between Yom Kippur and Sukkos so powerful? What is…
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Ep. 516: How Should We Honor October 7th?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How should we honor October 7th? What can we learn from this day's timing in the holiday season? What does…
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Ep. 515: How Can Rosh Hashana Help Us During This Time of War in Israel?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How can Rosh Hashana help us during this time of war in Israel? Is it an open miracle that the Israeli army…
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Ep. 514: How Should We React to the Mass Exploding Pagers and the Latest Events in Lebanon?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:How can Elul help us during these trying times? How do the Thirteen Divine Attributes of Compassion empower us…
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Ep. 513: What Can We Do Differently and Better This Elul to Ensure That 5785 Will Be a Great Year?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How can Elul help us during these trying times? What can we do differently and better this Elul to ensure…
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Ep. 512: How Do We Respond to Arguments Claiming That Jews Are Racists?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How does Elul empower us today? How can we ensure that the 13 Divine attributes of compassion radiating this…
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Ep. 511: Enlisting in the IDF How should we defend ourselves from antisemitic attacks?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does the month of Elul teach us today? How Elul empowers us with strength in threatening times? Which…
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Ep. 510: Will War in Israel Ever End?
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answered Donate now: https://mylife500.com For recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast…
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Ep. 509: What Can We Do to Wake Up People Who Have Been Brainwashed by a False Narrative?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does the 15th of Av teach us today? How does the cycle from destruction to rebuilding help us navigate…
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Ep. 508: What Does Tisha B’Av Teach Us Today? Is Israel Still the Safest Place on Earth?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does Tisha B’Av teach us today? How does it empower us in difficult times? What is its psychological…
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Ep. 507: Should We Be Afraid of Our Enemies Threatening Us?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What do the Nine Days teach us today? What is the Rebbe’s unique approach to this saddest time of the year?…
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Ep. 506: Should We Be Concerned About Kamala Harris Becoming President?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What do the Three Weeks teach us today? How does this time period help us get through challenges? Can we…
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Ep. 505: Should We Admonish Someone Who Is Not Keeping Torah and Mitzvos? Two Stories from the Frierdiker Rebbe
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does 17 Tammuz teach us today? How do the Three Weeks reflect the twists and turns and ups and downs of…
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Ep. 504: How Should We React to the Assassination Attempt on Former President Trump?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Why is there so much upheaval and instability in the world today? Is it a result of us being in transition…
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Ep. 503: How Should We Approach the 30th Anniversary of Gimmel Tammuz?
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answered Donate now: https://mylife500.com For recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast…
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Ep. 502: How Should We React to the Israeli Court Ruling Forcing Haredim to Join the Army?
MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answered Donate now: https://mylife500.com For recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast…
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Ep. 501: Are Our Prayers Helping Free the Hostages and Win the War in Gaza?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does this time period and Torah portion teach us today? How do we apply the journey of the Jewish people…
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Ep. 500: How Should We React to the Rescue of the Four Hostages?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: MyLife: Chassidus Applied Episode 500 Tribute to Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky a”h How should we react to the rescue…
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Ep. 499: Should We Be Concerned That America Will Turn Against Jews?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: MyLife 500 campaign What assets and resources do we have to face life’s challenges? The power of Torah and…
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Ep. 498: How Does Rabbi Shimeon Bar Yochai Help Us Deal with Our Present Challenges?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: MyLife 500 campaign What does Lag B’Omer teach us today? How does Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai help us deal with…
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Ep 497: Should We Move to Israel Due to Fears of Rising Antisemitism?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What lessons and empowerment does this time-period and Torah portion offer us in facing today’s war? What is…
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Ep. 496: What Does Parshas Emor Teach Us About Education That Can Help Us Address the Crises in Our Schools and Universities?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does this time-period and Torah portion teach us today? What lessons do we glean from our work of…
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Ep. 495: How Should We Respond to the Rebbe’s Call: “Do Everything You Can to Bring Moshiach”?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does this time-period and Torah portion teach us today? How does Pesach continue to empower us as we…
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Ep. 494: How Do the Miracles and Redemption of Pesach Empower Us in Facing Our Current Challenges?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does Pesach teach us today? How do the miracles and redemption of Pesach empower us in dealing with our…
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Ep. 493: How Can We Explain the Attack by Iran in the Month of Miracles and Redemption?
Episode 493: When: Sunday, March 24, 8:00PM ET For recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier. Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following…
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Ep. 492: What Can We Learn From the Upcoming Solar Eclipse and the Recent East Coast Earthquake?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does this time-period and Torah portion teach us today? How does the transition from Adar to Nissan…
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Ep. 491: How Do We Reconcile Today's Difficulties With This Double Month of Joy and Redemption Leading Into Pesach?
Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does this week’s Torah portion and time period teach us today? How do you maintain a positive and joyous…
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Ep. 490: Should We Allow Jews Siding With Our Enemies Celebrate Purim With Us?
Episode 490: Special Purim Edition When: Sunday, March 24, 8:00PM ET For recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier. Rabbi Jacobson will…