Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
\nChassidus applied to Elul
\nWhat does this time period teach us?
\nWhy is the entire month of Av called Menachem Av?
\nWith Elul approaching, what are some practical things we can do to end the year on a high note and begin the new year with the proper inspiration?
\nWhat does \u201cthe king is in the field\u201d practically mean?
\nLessons from Shoftim
\nWhy does the Torah command us to install a physical king in Israel when we have G-d as our true King?
\nWhy does the Torah prohibit kings from having more horses than they need?
\nWhat is today\u2019s equivalent of a \u201ccity of refuge\u201d?
\nDoes eglah arufah teach us that a community is responsible for the hurt and abuse that occurs in the area of their jurisdiction?
\nWhat can we learn from the wildfires that have ravaged Hawaii, killing and injuring many people?
\nHow should I deal with my son who thinks he might be gay?
\nTo what extent should we be investing in restoring historical Jewish sites?
\nAny advice for overcoming writer\u2019s block?
\nFollow-up: Dealing with narcissism