Podcasts religion MyLife: Chassidus Applied Ep. 514: How Should We React to the Mass Exploding Pagers and the Latest Events in Lebanon?

Ep. 514: How Should We React to the Mass Exploding Pagers and the Latest Events in Lebanon?

Published: Sept. 23, 2024, 3:07 p.m.

\nRabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:How can Elul help us during these trying times?\xa0

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  • How do the Thirteen Divine Attributes of Compassion empower us especially when we are faced with difficult challenges and war?\xa0
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  • What do the last days of Elul teach us today? \xa0
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  • When we say the King is in the field in Elul, do we mean the Divine essence or some of His characteristics?\xa0
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  • When it says Hashem is in the field and greets everyone with a beautiful smiling face, does that mean Hashem will automatically respond positively to our requests?
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  • How do we explain the fact that not all our requests are fulfilled, and sometimes far worse than that?\xa0
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  • Is there a way to contact G-d directly and have a conversation and get a direct answer?\xa0
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  • How can we know who the King is, especially if He is undercover wearing regular clothes instead of royal garments?\xa0
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  • What do the names of these portions and their opening verses teach us?\xa0
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  • What is its connection to Elul and Rosh Hashana?\xa0
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  • What does it mean when it says Hashem will hide his face from us?\xa0
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  • What is the difference between tzimtzum and hester panim?\xa0
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  • Didn\u2019t G-d say to Moshe that no one can see My face and live, so what additional concealment is caused by our transgressions?\xa0
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  • What is their function?\xa0
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  • When do we recite them?\xa0
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  • How do we understand the different customs about the time when we say selichos?\xa0
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  • Why don\u2019t we say Selichos during the Ten Days of Teshuva?\xa0
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  • How should we react to the mass exploding pagers in Lebanon?\xa0
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  • Will this help protect us?\xa0
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  • Are there any instances in Torah where we saw similar events?\xa0
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  • What additional things can we do to thank G-d for helping protect us from the terrorists in Lebanon?\xa0
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  • Is this a prelude to the geulah?\xa0
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Am I responsible for someone else\u2019s transgressions? Follow-up\xa0
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What do we learn from Parshas Netzavim-Vayeilech?\xa0Selichos\xa0War in Israel\xa0\n\n