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 Lipskar
- What is the meaning of “living with the times”?
- What is the central theme of this Parsha?
- What is the meaning of sanctification?
- How do we sanctify the mundane?
- How can someone be despicable in the “name of Torah”?
- How do we create balance in our lives – balance between transcendence and integration?
- Why was the offering of Nadav and Avihu called “strange fire”?
- Can you explain how the imbalance of rotzo and shuv led to the death of Aaron’s sons?
- How do we reconcile the different reasons given for their death?
- What responsibilities do we have to ensure we are sanctifying G-d in our lives?
- How would the Rebbe advise us to deal with the pro Hamas protests in our neighborhoods?
- Are the Jews who march supporting Hamas terrorists part of the erev rav?
- What reaction should we have to a recent confrontation between a Jew and a man in a wheelchair?
- Is owning a dog appropriate?
- What attitude should we have to people who own dogs?
- Does this month contain a special energy because it's the only month where every day of the month has the time bound mitzvah of counting the Omer?
- What type of healing does this month refer to?
