Published: Dec. 19, 2023, 3:30 a.m.
\nRabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:\xa0
What can we learn from Hei Teves about today\u2019s war\xa0
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\n - Where does the expression \u201cdidan notzach\u201d come from?\xa0
\n - What does this day signify?\xa0
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\n - Why don\u2019t we continue growing in holiness and light more candles after Chanukah?\xa0
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\n - How does the reconciliation of Joseph and his brothers help us understand and navigate today\u2019s events?\xa0
\n - What can we learn from Joseph revealing himself to his brothers and from his reassuring them that G-d brought me to Egypt to save lives?\xa0\xa0
\n - What are some lessons from Joseph\u2019s trials and tribulations?\xa0
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\n - Why are our actions not achieving the desired results of ending this nightmare once and for all?\xa0
\n - What else can we do?\xa0
\n - Should we transform the enemy\u2019s expressions into positive messages?\xa0
\n - Should we be organizing large public tehillim gatherings? Make more farbrengens? More activities with children? Special prayers from brides and grooms?\xa0
\n - My heart is broken over the hostages that were accidentally killed. What else does Hashem want from us?\xa0
\n - How should I explain to my children why our tzedakah on Chanukah did not resolve the war?\xa0
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\n - When there is more negative energy, does that indicate that there is also more positive energy?\xa0
\n - How do we know we are closer to Moshiach\xa0
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\n - Why don\u2019t the Muslims/Arabs and so many others accept the explicit and undeniable words in the Torah that G-d gave the Promised Land to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and their children \u2013 the Jewish people?\xa0
\n - Did Jews occupy the land of the Canaanites?\xa0
\n - Is it correct to point out to American critics their hypocrisy considering their displacing the native Indians in this country?\xa0\xa0
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\n - How do we address the testimony of the presidents of major universities before Congress?\xa0
\n - What\u2019s the best way to communicate with those siding with our enemies?\xa0
\n - Why is there such a double standard when it comes to Israel?\xa0
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Does Chanukah continue to provide us with strength and guidance?\xa0\xa0Empowering Torah Portions\xa0\xa0\xa0Actions\xa0Is this a special time?\xa0\xa0\xa0Who owns the Land of Israel?\xa0How should we react to antisemitism on campuses and in academia?\xa0\n\n\n
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\n - How do we address the testimony of the presidents of major universities before Congress?\xa0
\n - What\u2019s the best way to communicate with those siding with our enemies?\xa0
\n - Why is there such a double standard when it comes to Israel?\xa0
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