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Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:

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• How does Purim help us endure and ultimately transform darkness to light?
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• Chassidus applied to Shemini and ParahWhat does the number eight signify and what is its connection to this time of year?
  \nWhy do we read Parah this week and what is its lesson for us?
  \nWhy did a continuous fire burn upon the altar; isn\u2019t that a waste of resources?
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• Follow-up: PurimIs there anything to be learned today from the Rebbe declaring \u201churrah\u201d Purim 5713?
  \nCan we place a curse on the Russians?
  \nCan we learn from Haman that humiliation is the beginning of his downfall?
  \nIf we wear sackcloth and pour ashes on our heads like Mordechai did, will that inspire Hashem to annul the decree and end the war in Ukraine?
  \nWhat's the connection between the king awaking from his sleep and our prayers \u201cawakening\u201d G-d in golus?
  \nHow can we take advantage of Purim\u2019s kol ha\u2019poshet yad noisnim lo (anyone who stretches out his hand should be given) to receive G-d's blessings?
  \nShould I feel guilty that I didn\u2019t drink on Purim?
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• Follow-up: UkraineWhat was the peace offering brought in the temple and what could we bring today as a substitute in order to bring peace in Ukraine?
  \nWhy are my prayers of hareini mekabel and ach tzadikim not bring peace to Ukraine?
  \nWill it help to print Tanyas in Ukraine?
  \nShould we be building new institutions instead of helping those in need?
  \nShould we be embarrassed by the fact that this war was started by Russia, the place where Chabad was founded?
  \nWas it appropriate for Russian generals to go pray in Lubavitch?
  \nShould we be concerned about rising prices?
  \nDid the Rebbe ever advise how to survive a nuclear war?
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• How can I make sense of a good deed that I did, which 30 years ago destroyed my life and recently saved my life?
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• Chassidus question: How can we compare \u201cblessed is Mordecahi to cursed is Haman\u201d?
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