Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
Why are we still mourning?
The inside story of the Nine Days: A Chassidic perspective
Rosh Chodesh Av
- What lessons do we learn from Aaron’s yahrzeit?
- What is the significance of him passing away on Har HaHar?
- What lessons do we learn from the Arzial’s yahrzeit?
- Chassidus Applied: What are the spiritual roots of pain, dissonance and unhappiness?
- How does this relate to the tzimtzum harishon, (cosmic concealment) sheviras ha’keilim (shattering of the containers) and the reshimu (cosmic trace)?
- Can we connect the “big bang” theory with sheviras ha’keilim?
- How can there be evil in the world created by a good G-d?
- What psychological lessons do we learn from this period in dealing with our own challenges?
- What can I do about my insecurities, self-consciousness and self-centeredness?
- What is the Chassidic perspective on pain and suffering?
- Is the Rebbe angry with me?
5 Av Nine Days How should we respond to questions about the recently publicized photo of the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin?
How can I channel my artistic talent toward transcendent goals?
