Ep. 381: Why Do the Chanukah Lights Endure, While the Temple Menorah Did Not?

Published: Nov. 29, 2021, 7:06 p.m.

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Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:

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  • Chassidus applied to ChanukahWhy do the Chanukah lights endure, while the Temple Menorah did not?
    \\nWhy do we light eight candles, at night, facing outside, unlike the Temple Menorah?
    \\nWhat does Chanukah teach us today?
    \\nWhat is the connection with us being lamplighters and Chanukah?
    \\nIs the oil of Chanukah related to Chassidus?
    \\nWhy do we celebrate the zealotry of the Maccabees?
    \\nIs there anything wrong with giving Chanukah presents?
    \\nIs religion stopping frum Jews from contributing to society (a modern Hellenist claim)?
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  • Lessons from MiketzWhy did Joseph have to torment his brothers with an elaborate scheme and not just reunite with them and his father?
    \\nCan Pharaoh\\u2019s dreams about the seven cows and seven stalks of wheat be interpreted to relate to the seven generations of Chabad and the subsequent time after Gimmel Tammuz?
    \\nWhy did Joseph have to suffer so?
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  • Should yichus matter when it comes to shidduchim?
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  • Do I need to donate to every crowdfunding campaign?
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  • Sholom BayisHow can I learn to respect my husband?
    \\nWhat should I do when I am feeling annoyed at my spouse\\u2019s behavior?
    \\nWhen to let go and when to address an issue that bothers me in my marriage?
    \\nHow do I deal with a spouse who has lost her faith?
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  • Chassidus question: Please elaborate on the idea that each Rebbe added understanding to Chassidus corresponding to the sefiros: chochma, bina, daas etc.
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