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 given as a nation is blessing the new moon of the month of Nissan? 
• What is the meaning of Nissan? 
• What is the difference between nissim and niflaos? 
• Is the revelation of this month initiated from above or below? 
• What does it teach and how can it empower us in dealing with our present challenges? 
• Is there any credence in connecting the name of this month with an auto manufacturer by the same name? 

• What is the significance of this day? 
• What were some of the last words the Rebbe Rashab said before his histalkus? 
• What lessons can we draw from the Rebbe Rashab to help us navigate today's challenges? 

• What is the central theme of this week’s Torah chapter?’ 
• Why is G-d's name not mentioned in the opening verse? 
• Why does Vayikra have a small aleph? 
• What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? 

• Is Pesach meant to be a dreaded holiday filled with extreme stringencies? 
• Why and when did the Seder become a mechanical ritual for many Jews? 
• How can we rejuvenate the Pesach experience into a personally relevant and exciting experience? 
• What can I do to avoid conflicts with my spouse who keeps adding more draconian Pesach chumras, traumatizing our family? 

Beis Nissan Vayikra Pre-Pesach 

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 events to come? 

• The chronology of this week’s Torah portion and the following books of the Torah 
• What is the central theme of this week’s Torah chapter? 
• Why is accountability so vital? 
• What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? 
• Why was a cloud descending on the Mishkan a sign of the Shechina’s presence? 

• How does Chassidus explain why the Parah Adumah purifies the impurity of death? And why does it impurify the pure? 
• What is the source of your explanation on the progression of the four chapters? 

• How do we apply Parshas HaChodesh to our lives today? 
• Why is the period around Purim and Pesach connected to the obliteration of Amalek? 
• Do we commemorate the erection of the Mishkan on Rosh Chodesh Nissan? 
• Why are we not told to increase in joy in the month of Nissan? 
• How do we prepare for Pesach thirty days before the holiday? 
• Do our sages guarantee that the redemption will come in Nissan? 
• How do we understand the statement that Moshe was the first redeemer and will be the last redeemer? 

Pekudei Parshas Parah/Four Parshios HaChodesh/Nissan/Pesach Would the Rebbe oppose the dismantling of the Department of Education? 
Is it appropriate for Rabbis to post political click-bait videos just to increase their views? 
Should we participate and vote in the upcoming World Zionist Congress election? 
Thank you for your programs 

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
Triple Purim (Meshulash) in Jerusalem 
 
Adar 

• How can joy increase after Purim? 
• Is there a connection between joy and Purim and the sign of Pisces/fish of the month of Adar? 
•  inner dimensions and secrets? How does joy reveal

• What does Purim teach us about today’s wars with our enemies? 
• Why did Mordechai not bow to Haman (follow-up)? 
• Why do the sages interpret that Esther was married to Mordechai (follow-up)? 
• Why do we commemorate the Fast of Esther the day before Purim when the actual 3-day fast was in Nissan eleven months earlier? 
• Is humor and light-heartedness allowed at other times, or only on Purim? 
• Why don’t we find humor in the written Torah? (follow-up) 
• Will Moshiach have a sense of humor, or will that time be strictly serious?  
• Are we allowed to make fun of the Purim villains? 
• What is the difference between frivolous and “holy” humor? 

• What is the central theme of this week’s Torah chapter? 
• What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? 
• What do we learn from the Jews donating for the Mishkan more than was needed? 

• Should we be working toward transforming our enemies and not just annihilating them? 

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? 

• What does Purim teach us about today’s wars with our enemies? 
• Can we compare Hamas to Haman? 
• Is there a connection between the redemption of Purim and the final redemption? 
• Why will Purim be the only holiday that we will celebrate in the future? 
• Why was it so important that Mordechai not bow to Haman? After all, Jacob bowed to Esau. 
• If Esther could violate one of the three cardinal sins to save the Jewish people, why couldn’t Mordechai bow to Haman for the same reason? 
• Is there a way today to replicate the Rebbe’s hurrah hurrah hurrah that eliminated Stalin? 
• How do we justify the killing of 75,000 enemies? 
• Why do we praise the Jews for not taking spoils when they killed so many people? 
• Why the need for a second decree? 
• Why does fasting annul decrees? 
• Why then don’t we fast or wear sackcloth today in honor of the hostages? 
• What is the significance of Purim falling out on a Friday? 
• How can we explain the obligation of drinking on Purim until we can't distinguish between blessed is Mordechai and cursed is Haman?! 
• How could Rabba “kill” Reb Zeira on Purim?  
• What do we learn from this incident? 
• Does this story indicate that we ought to be careful how much Chassidus to learn? 
• How could Esther have relations with Achashverosh, especially according to the opinion that she was married? 
• Why do we wear Purim costumes? 
• What is the origin of the “Purim Torah”? 
• Why is Purim a holiday in which things are turned inside out and upside down?

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 it instituted and what is some of the background? 
• Why does the Rambam’s book of halachas begin and end with discussing G-d's existence? 

• What is the theme and energy of this month? 
• What is the source that the mazal of this month is special? 
• Why is Adar unique when we’re supposed to be joyous all the time? 
• What are some things we can do to manifest and increase the blessings of this month? 
• Why don’t we find humor in the written Torah? 
• On the night of his passing, what did the Alter Rebbe tell the Tzemech Tzedek about being joyous? 

• What is the central theme of this week’s Torah chapter? 
• What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? 
• Why was the pure olive oil brought to Moshe and not to Aaron? 
• Why were there seven days of training of the kohanim? 
• Should kohanim be trained now to be ready to serve when Moshiach comes? 
• Why was shatnez permitted in the kohan’s garments? 
• Why do we need a physical temple when G-d dwells within each one of us? 

• Is that appropriate? 
• What can be done about it? 

• Why are some people blessed more than others even if they did not create a “keli”?  

Adar Tetzaveh Do some Jewish publications and sites present revisionist history?   
How much of a container must we make for G-d's blessings? 

MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Bibas family tragedy 0:30 • How should we react to the tragic news that the mother and her two red headed babies were murdered by the terrorist savages? 05:10 • Is revenge an acceptable response? 12:04 13:52 • What should I say to a friend who no longer wants to be observant due to G-d allowing this to happen? 17:45 • How do we apply the Rebbe’s words about the blessings of Chof Beis Shevat to Chof Beis Tishrei (October 7)? 25:18Adar • How can we experience joy in face of recent tragic events in Israel? 28:20Terumah • What is the central theme of this Torah chapter? 31:40 • What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? 34:03 • What does “I will dwell in them” mean? 36:28 • Do we all own a piece of the Mishkan/Mikdash? 37:53 • What was the purpose of the temporary Mishkan? 42:15 • Why don’t we have a temporary Mishkan today? 44:14President Trump • Can we ask the President to issue an order to rebuild the Third Temple? 45:58 • Should we be supporting the President's aggressive executive orders? 51:42 • Is the rise of President Trump a precursor to the geulah? 54:04 • What should be our attitude to the health status of the leader of another religion? 56:26 • Should we be harassing anti-Israel commentators? 58:48 • What can be done about the plight of single fathers? 01:01:26

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 from this day, especially for our times? 
• What does the Rebbetzin represent in our lives? 
• How do we know what stories to believe about the Rebbetzin? 
• If the Rebbetzin wanted her privacy, why are we speaking about her so publicly? 
• Is there significance to the number 22 in connection with the Rebbetzin? 
• Why is the Rebbetzin named Chaya Mushka? 
• What does this name signify? 
• Did the Rebbetzin once save someone by pushing him out of danger and then felt that she needed to do teshuva for pushing a Jew? 

• How did the Rebbe connect this parsha with 22 Shevat? 
• What is the central theme of this Torah chapter? 
• What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? 

• Do we need acknowledgments of world leaders for Moshiach to come? 
• If mitzvos after Mattan Torah transform the physical objects why are we allowed to throw out tzitzis and other materials? 

• Is Israel behaving wisely by not taking President Trump’s aggressive approach with Hamas? 
• How can we agree to give Gaza to the USA? 
• Is it moral to expel the Palestinians from Gaza? 

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 discourse?

What do we learn about the tzimtzum in this year’s chapter 15 and the Rebbe’s maamorim of 5725 and 5745?

What are its practical applications?

Does tzimtzum separate or connect us with the Divine?

What do we learn from the Magid’s Torah on tzimtzum, as elaborated upon in Hemshech Ayin Beis?

How is the tzimtzum not really a concealment, but rather a deep revelation?

Why is G-d's ability to conceal greater than His ability to reveal?

How much is G-d in touch with our reality of tzimtzum?

Why can’t G-d allow us to understand His essence?

Will the tzimtzum still exist in Moshiach’s times?

Why does it say “my sister, my bride”?

What is an example of shtus d'kedusha that everyone can do in their daily lives?

Can we ask G-d to splurge His treasures upon us?

How should I interpret a dream I had of the Rebbe?

15 Shevat

What lessons do we learn from the New Year of Trees?

Is there a connection to Yud Shevat?

How do you explain the Rebbe’s footnote in his Yud Shevat telegram?

What was the theme of the Rebbe’s 15th of Shevat maamar 40 years ago?

Yisro

What is the central theme of this Torah chapter?

What was the theme of the Rebbe’s Yisro maamar 40 years ago?

What personal and global lessons does it offer us?

Why was Yisro’s acknowledgment – that of an idolatrous priest – so important before receiving the Torah?

Why did Moshe marry the daughter of Yisro?

Why was the parting of the sea necessary before receiving the Torah?

Why are the Jews called a “nation of priests”?

What makes the 10 commandments unique?

How should we react to President Trump’s Gaza suggestion?

Would the Rebbe agree with this approach?

Is Gaza part of the Biblical Land of Israel?

What should be our attitude to the Super Bowl?

How should I react to my husband who insists on watching the game at home?

How should I react to my wife who insists on disturbing me from watching the game? Should I just tell her that I’ll go watch it in a bar?

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 theme and mission of our seventh generation? 
• What lessons do we learn from chapter 15 of Basi L’Gani? 
• What is the chiddush that the most hidden treasures – l'maaleh maaleh ad ayn kaytz – are splurged on to the foot soldiers empowering them to be victorious over the enemies? 
• What did each Rebbe add to the understanding of tzimtzum? 
• Why did the maamar Basi L’Gani 5745 create a buzz by Chassidim? 
• What are the practical applications of knowing that there are tzimtzumim before the tzimtzum ha’rishon (as explained in Basi L’Gani 5745)? 
• What does chassidus mean when it refers to Hashem’s essence as light – etzem ha’ohr? 
• Why is ohr so fundamental in uniting G-d with existence? 
• What’s the point of knowing that G-d is so great that we can never really know him? 
• Can we say that spreading the teachings of Chassidus by the Rebbeim is an expression of “splurging the treasures” (bizbuz ha'otzros)?  
• How do we apply the statement that all sevenths are precious? 
• If the Alter Rebbe opposed France and the West, why did the Frierdiker Rebbe settle in the United States? 
• What’s the best way to receive a response from the Rebbe today?

• What is the central theme of this Torah chapter? 
• What personal and global lessons does it offer us? 
• Can we apply the continuing story of exodus to the hostages today?  
• Is G-d hardening the hearts of Hamas? 
• Does the recent release of some hostages reflect the energy of redemption we read about in these weekly portions? How do we tap into this energy? 
• Once G-d promised Jacob that He Himself would redeem him and his children, why did He appoint Moshe to lead the Jews out of Egypt? 

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 and transitions in today’s world?

What is the central theme of this Torah chapter?

What personal and global lessons does it offer us?

Can we apply the story of exodus to the hostages today?

And the war in Gaza with the war against the Egyptians, especially considering that many Gazans are from Egypt?

Is there a connection between the blood smeared on the doorposts and a mezuzah?

Why did they bake bread the last day in Egypt? And why was it so important to rush out immediately and not wait until the bread rose?

How does bread and matzah reflect the central theme of the Egyptian exile?

What is the difference between Moshe and the Patriarchs?

Yud Shevat – 75 Years

What lessons do we learn from chapter 15 of Basi L’Gani?

What is the connection to Golus Mitzrayim?

What is the chiddush of the Arizal with the “secret of the tzimtzum”?

Does the tzimtzum divide or connect us deeper with G-d?

What are the implications and applications of pre-tzimtzum harishon tzimtzumim discussed in the 5745 maamar?

Freeing the hostages

Do we know why some hostages were released but others are still waiting?

What more can we do about the situation?

President Trump’s Inauguration

What attitude should we have to this?

According to Torah and Chassidus should we involved in partisan politics?

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 anything positive that emerged from the hostage crisis? 
• What should be our long-term goal? 
• With all the disappointments should we become more complacent? 

• What can we learn from the Rambam today? 
• How was the Rambam unique? 

• What can we learn from the Alter Rebbe today?  
• What does his name represent? 
• What were the Alter Rebbe’s last words to the Tzemach Tzedek? 
• Is this yahrzeit a sad day?  
• How do we honor it? 
• Is it appropriate to reprimand those who persecuted the Alter Rebbe? 

• What is the central theme of this Torah chapter? 
• What personal and global lessons does it offer us? 
• Should we expect to see ten plagues against Iran and its proxies?  

• How should we prepare for this day? 
• What is a short synopsis of the main ideas and innovative chiddushim of chapter 15 of Basi L’Gani? 
• What is a practical example of “splurging the treasures” (bizbuz ha’otzros) applicable to our times?
• How do we explain the difference between the preciousness of seven and the transcendence of eight? 
• How do we receive answers from the Rebbe today?  

• Should we be celebrating a mezuzah preserved in a burned-down building? 

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