Sunday, August 9, 2026 / 26 Menachem Av 5786 – 8:00-9:00PM ET
The topics in this week’s 603rd episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include:
What should be our focus during these days as we transition from Av to Elul?
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Why is Elul a special month?
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How do we maximize its opportunities?
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What is our main work this month?
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What is its personal relevance in our lives?
Shoftim
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What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha?
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What is the connection between Shoftim and Elul?
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Why does the Torah prohibit sorcery and witchcraft? How is it different from a doctor?
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Can this be applied to going to shamans today for plant medicine ceremonies?
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Why were those exiled to the cities of refuge freed upon the passing of the High Priest?
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What does this teach us about current leaders?
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What lessons do we learn from the Eglah Arufah?
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Why is a king prohibited from buying many horses?
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How does this apply today?
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Why did the Shaloh ask his son not to build a house more opulent than his needs?
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Why did the Rebbe reject a new car?
Vaetchanan
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Should we pray based on our merits or asking for G-d’s favor? Follow-up
Who named it Camp Gan Israel?
What was the relationship between Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz and the Rebbe?
Are we allowed to take off our yarmulkas for any reason?
How can I encourage my spouse to stop speaking negatively about one of our children to another child?
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