Podcasts religion MyLife: Chassidus Applied Ep. 511: Enlisting in the IDF How should we defend ourselves from antisemitic attacks?

Ep. 511: Enlisting in the IDF How should we defend ourselves from antisemitic attacks?

Published: Sept. 3, 2024, 2:58 p.m.

\nRabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
What does the month of Elul teach us today?\xa0\xa0

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  • How Elul empowers us with strength in threatening times?\xa0
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  • Which names describe the month of Elul?\xa0
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  • What is the meaning of the \u201cking is in the field\u201d?\xa0
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  • What specific things should we be doing during this month?\xa0
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  • What unique power and energy does this month have?\xa0
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  • What is its historical background?\xa0
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  • 60 Days: A Spiritual Guide to the High Holidays\xa0
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  • Is this month an opportune time for receiving blessings to have children?\xa0
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  • What can prospective parents do during this time to manifest these blessings?\xa0
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  • How is this month connected with the geulah?\xa0
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  • Who initiates the effort in this month \u2013 we or G-d?\xa0
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  • What is the meaning of ani l\u2019dodi v\u2019dodi li?\xa0
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  • What responsibility do we have in these times of challenge and war?\xa0
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  • Would it be wrong and considered a lack of emunah to move into a bunker for the next few years and come out after the wars end?\xa0
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  • After the great divine revelation at Sinai how could the people commit the worst sin of idolatry?\xa0
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  • Should we be concerned that the revelation of Moshiach could also bring such a downfall?\xa0
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  • What is the practical application of appointing judges and law enforcers?\xa0
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  • What is its connection to Elul?\xa0
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  • Are we allowed to cut down fruit bearing trees in Gaza?\xa0
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  • Are we allowed to use mediums to foresee the future?\xa0
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  • What then was the function of the urim v'tumim?\xa0
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  • Should anyone be exempt from joining the military?\xa0
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  • Do the reservists have the right to not return to battle?\xa0
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  • Is there any justification for Charedim not participating in the war?\xa0
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  • Should we carry guns?\xa0
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  • Who should we vote for?\xa0
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  • What can I do about my husband being consumed by football?\xa0
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  • What are our priorities in life?\xa0
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  • How does that impact our children?\xa0
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What do we learn from Parshas Shoftim?\xa0Enlisting in the IDF\xa0How should we defend ourselves from antisemitic attacks?\xa0Presidential Election\xa0What should our attitude to sports be?\xa0\n\n