Ep. 364: How Should We React to Ben and Jerrys Boycott of Israel?

Published: July 26, 2021, 2:56 p.m.

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:

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  • What can we learn from the transition from Tisha B\u2019Av into the following days?
    \nThe journey and dialogue between G-d and the people through the Seven Weeks of Comfort
    \n15th of Av: Why was it a big joyous holiday in the times of the temple, and why is it no longer observed today? Why is it in the month of Av?
    \nTisha B\u2019Av: Why is the focus on the destruction of the Temple and not on the many that were killed?
    \nNacheim: How do we apply some of the words in this prayer to life today?
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  • Why do we say in grace after the meals \u201cmy father, master of the house\u201d even when we are not in our father\u2019s home?
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  • Chassidus applied to Chof Av
    \nWhat is the Rebbe\u2019s fathers\u2019 most famous Torah?
    \nKadesh U\u2019Rechatz
    \nDid the Rebbe ever comment about the magen david on his father\u2019s matzeivah?
    \nPractical directives
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  • Lessons from Parshas Eikev
    \nWhat does \u201ceikev\u201d mean? And which mitzvos fall into this category?
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  • How should we react to Ben and Jerry\u2019s boycott of Israel?
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  • Jews turning against Jews \u2013 is that a sign of Moshiach's coming?
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  • Is it advisable to pray in the forest as the Baal Shem Tov did?
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  • Follow up and comments:
    \nBaseless love
    \nKamtza and Bar Kamtza: Father and son?
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  • Chassidus question: How should we categorize the Rebbe\u2019s fathers' contribution to Chassidus?
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  • MyLife 2020 Chassidus Applied Essay and Creative Contest \u2013 31st Place winners:
    \nEssay English: The Passionate Life \u2013 Adding Vitality and Joy into Your Every Day, Sarala Weinstein, Student, MBCM Monsey High. Hometown: Spring Valley, NY
    \nEssay Hebrew (men): \u05ea\u05db\u05dc\u05d9\u05ea \u05d5\u05d9\u05d9\u05e2\u05d5\u05d3 \u05d4\u05d0\u05d3\u05dd \u05d1\u05e2\u05d5\u05dc\u05dd, \u05d1\u05d4\u05e9\u05e7\u05e4\u05ea \u05ea\u05d5\u05e8\u05ea \u05d7\u05e1\u05d9\u05d3\u05d5\u05ea, Meir Heber, student, Kfar Chabad, Israel
    \nEssay Hebrew (women): \u05dc\u05d4\u05d9\u05d5\u05ea \u05d0\u05e9\u05d4, Mrs. Penina Geldtzeler, Givat Ayleh, Israel
    \nCreative: Inspiration vs. Internal Motivation (video), Pessi Naparstek, 21, Shlichus, Myrtle Beach, SC
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