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Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:

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• What should we be doing during the month of Elul?What is special about this month?
  \nWhy is G-d compared to the \u201cking in the field\u201d?
  \nWhat are good middle ground resolutions for the new year that neither overreach nor underestimate our abilities?
  \nIf G-d is more approachable in Elul, when He is like \u201cthe king in the field,\u201d does that mean that He is less approachable the rest of the year?
  \nHow can we practically experience renewal in the new year?
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• Chassidus Applied to ShoftimWhat exactly is justice that we are obligated to pursue?
  \nWhy were people killed for worshiping idols? Why is such foolishness taken so seriously?
  \nIs the Torah supportive of a monarchy?
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• Lessons from Eikev and Re\u2019ehWhy does the Rebbe quote "Aini Hashem Elokecha..." as proof that G-d is protecting the Land of Israel, when Rashi explains that this may include good or bad decrees?
  \nWhy does G-d need us to bless Him?
  \nSince the Torah takes such care not to say anything negative, why are there curses?
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• Follow-up:Why is Ahavas Yisroel not elaborated upon in Shluchan Aruch?
  \nWhy does the crime of the tribe of Benjamin not carry over to the next generations like it is with Amon and Moab?
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