Popular Shows by Rabbi YY Jacobson הרב יוסף יצחק יעקבסון
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"Who Are You, My Son?" Every Journey in Your Life Is Helping You Discover Who You Really Are - Women's Toldot Class
"Who Are You, My Son?" Every Journey in Your Life Is Helping You Discover Who You Really Are - Women's Toldot Class
Nov 10, 2026
1:40:39
Why Did Rivka Want to Deceive Her Husband? A Revolutionary Interpretation to the Perplexing Story Why would Rivka, one of the great matriarchs of the Jewish people, instruct her beloved son Yaakov to deceive his father Yitzchak? Did she really believe that Yitzchak would not recognize the difference between his two sons? In this fascinating women's class on Parshas Toldos, we explore an extraordinary interpretation presented by Rabbi David Fohrman, suggesting that Rivka's intentions were far deeper than they initially appear. Perhaps Rivka was not asking Yaakov to become Esav, but rather challenging him to discover something about himself that he had never recognized. Yaakov was gentle, spiritual, introspective, a dweller of tents. Esav was bold, aggressive, confident, a man of action. But Rivka understood that Yaakov could not fulfill his extraordinary destiny if he remained confined to only one dimension of his personality. He needed to discover that within his own soul lay the courage, assertiveness, strength, and capacity to engage the world that he associated with his brother. The goal was not to abandon his authentic self, but to uncover its full depth and power. And this brings us to one of the most haunting and transformative questions in the entire Torah: "מִי אַתָּה בְּנִי?" — "Who are you, my son?" This is not merely Yitzchak's question to Yaakov. It is the question life asks every single one of us. Who are you, my daughter? Beneath your fears, defenses, insecurities, expectations, wounds, and the identities you developed to survive, who are you really? Every journey we travel, every relationship we encounter, every disappointment, every betrayal, every triumph, and every moment of confusion can become part of a sacred process of discovery. Sometimes life challenges us precisely because we have become identified with only a fragment of ourselves. We think we know who we are, but Hashem sees infinitely more. Our struggles may be calling forth dimensions of our soul that have remained dormant for decades. The purpose of our journey is not to become somebody else. It is to finally discover the person we have always been, in the deepest recesses of our being. Perhaps the most important question we can ever answer is not "What have I accomplished?" or "What have I endured?" but "Who am I, really?" This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, Parshas Toldos, 30 Cheshvan, 5787, November 10, 2026. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/10025
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To Die With No Regrets: Why Did Abraham Pass Away So Content? - Women's Chayei Sarah Class
To Die With No Regrets: Why Did Abraham Pass Away So Content? - Women's Chayei Sarah Class
Nov 3, 2026
1:19:18
80 Years Later: A Miracle in Auschwitz The heartbreaking regrets of the dying reveal an uncomfortable truth: We spend our lives seeking approval, hiding our authentic selves, and forgetting why we came into this world. Abraham and Sarah offer another way. G-d promised him a nation, a homeland, and an extraordinary future. At 137, he had no grandchildren and not even a burial plot. Yet he was blessed with everything. What did Abraham understand that we are missing? Why is a Torah portion about death called Chayei Sarah, the Life of Sarah? Because Abraham and Sarah reveal the secret of a meaningful existence: Live authentically, embrace your divine mission, stop chasing approval, and discover the serenity that comes from knowing why you are alive. This life-changing class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, Parshas Chayei Sarah, 23 Cheshvan, 5787, November 3, 2026. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/10022
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Why Do So Many Frum People Feel Empty? - "Meaningful People" Podcast
Why Do So Many Frum People Feel Empty? - "Meaningful People" Podcast
Jun 15, 2026
1:30:48
I Can Forever Blame “The System,” Or I can Discover the "Prophet" Inside of Me
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You Don't Need a New Life; You Need New Eyes: Hagar & Helen Keller - Women's Vayera Class
You Don't Need a New Life; You Need New Eyes: Hagar & Helen Keller - Women's Vayera Class
Oct 27, 2026
1:38:18
The Ugliest Man Rabbi Elazar Ever Met Was Himself: The Most Disturbing Talmudic Story When Hagar is dying of thirst beside her dying son, the Torah does not say that G-d created a well or sent an angel with water. It says something far more startling: vayifkach Elokim et eineha — "G-d opened her eyes, and she saw a well of water." The water was already there. The salvation was already within reach. She was weeping over the absence of something that was fully present — she simply could not see it. Building on the Chiddushei HaRim (quoted by the Sfas Emes) — that everything a person needs already stands before him, if only he would open his eyes to see it — this class explores the quiet miracle that is harder than any splitting of the sea: not G-d changing our reality, but G-d changing the way we see the reality we already have. From Helen Keller's awakening at a water pump, to Otto Frank discovering the inner world of a daughter he thought he knew, we confront how even profound love can fail to truly see the human being standing in front of us. The class then turns inward through one of the strangest stories in the Talmud (Taanis 20b): Rabbi Elazar, flush with Torah and pride, insults an "exceedingly ugly" man — who, the Tosafos tell us, may have been Elijah himself, and who, on a deeper level, may have been Rabbi Elazar's own soul confronting his own ego. "Go tell the Craftsman who made me how ugly is the vessel He fashioned." We learn that the soul has no shame — only the ego does; that to call ourselves ugly or worthless is to speak against the One who created us; and that real growth comes not from self-contempt but from self-respect, from seeing ourselves as we were before the trauma and before the shame. We meet people only as deeply as we meet ourselves. The same open eyes that let Hagar see the well let us finally see our spouse, our parents, our children — and ourselves. The well is already there. Our work is to open our eyes. This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, Parshas Vayeira, 16 Cheshvan, 5787, October 27, 2026. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/10015
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The Sacred Destiny of Our Generation: To Embody Divine Bliss - 18Forty interview with Rabbi YY
The Sacred Destiny of Our Generation: To Embody Divine Bliss - 18Forty interview with Rabbi YY
Sep 29, 2026
1:50:52
My Journey to Open My Heart; The Teshuvah of Coming Back to Myself In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to Rabbi YY Jacobson, one of the foremost online teachers of Torah, about how each of us can experience redemptive consciousness by feeling Hashem's infinite love and presence in this moment. In this episode we discuss: —Why has there been a shift in the way we approach publicly sharing Torah? —What is the nature of the Torah approach to vulnerability? —What are we trying to achieve with our own teshuva? Tune in to hear a conversation about the pain of existing seemingly separately from the Divine. Rabbi YY Jacobson is a Chabad rabbi, teacher, and scholar of Torah and Jewish mysticism. He is the founder and dean of TheYeshiva.net, where his classes reach thousands of students around the world. A sought-after speaker, Rabbi Jacobson draws on Torah, Chassidic thought, Kabbalah, and Jewish philosophy to explore contemporary questions of faith, spirituality, relationships, and Jewish life. References: The Dance of Teshuva by David Ebner. Likkutei Torah. Ben Porat Yosef. The Trauma of Everyday Life by Mark Epstein M.D. To Live with an Open Heart: Tanya through the eyes of a Psychotherapist by Devorah Leah Nussbaum. Talmud Daily. Tzidkat HaTzadik.
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When Youre Dysregulated, You Cant Regulate Your Children
When Youre Dysregulated, You Cant Regulate Your Children
Nov 17, 2023
1:29:23
Rabbi YY in Conversation with Dr. Stuart Ablon: How Do We Avoid Power Struggles & Frustration Between Parents and Children? How do we helping our children and ourselves during a time of crisis and fear? How do we discipline children in a positive way? How do we avoid anger, power struggles, and frustration between parents and children? How do we inspire our children rather than control them? A conversation between Rabbi YY Jacobson & Dr. Stuart Ablon. This webinar took place on Friday 4 Kislev, 5784, November 17, 2023 & was facilitated through Yochanan Polter & Tova Korn of "FreshStart" https://jewishfreshstart.com/home Fresh Start Retreat Our flagship program, Fresh Start Retreat, is a 7-day intensive retreat helping participants understand their past to create a brighter future.
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A Father Forgives the Friend Who Accidently Killed His Daughter - Women's Vaetchanan/Nachamu Class
A Father Forgives the Friend Who Accidently Killed His Daughter - Women's Vaetchanan/Nachamu Class
Jul 21, 2026
1:36:09
There Is Only One Source of Comfort In Life -- It's the Divinity In Our Nervous System This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, Parshas Vaetchanan, 7 Av 5786, July 21, 2026, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.
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Healing Your Rosh Hashanah from Desperation & Anxiety - Women's Rosh Hashana Class
Healing Your Rosh Hashanah from Desperation & Anxiety - Women's Rosh Hashana Class
Sep 1, 2026
1:24:27
The Haunting Story the Baal Shem Tov Told before Blowing Shofar This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 19 Elul 5786, September 1, 2026, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. The story the Baal Shem Tov would share before the blowing of the Shofar: As you cross over to the other side, you see there were never any walls... View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9983
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What Really Happened on the Dubai Plane? - Women's Bereishis Class
What Really Happened on the Dubai Plane? - Women's Bereishis Class
Oct 6, 2026
1:27:45
As the Plane Dipped, He Stood. Would I Have Done the Same? This class, presented on Tuesday, Parshas Bereishis, 25 Tishrei, 5787, Oct. 6, 2026. explores the extraordinary, miraculous story of the FlyDubai flight, flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv, saved by the co-pilot who attempted to murder hundreds, maybe thousands. It speaks of twelve miracles that saved the day and caused a nation to erupt in praise and dance. The class tells the story of sibling rivalry throughout Bereishis, beginning with Kayin and Hevel, ending with Joseph and his brothers. It contrasts the stories of Adam and Eve and Kayin and Hevel, who avoid responsibility for genuine leadership, which assumes responsibility. It shows the difference between Kayin and Yosef, and how that inspired Moshe to go out to his brothers and stand up when "there was no man." The class concludes with a lesson to each of us, even the simple ones, to have the courage to "storm the cockpit" and bring our plane home. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/10001
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What If Everything Going Wrong Is Part of Something Going Right? - Women's Lech Lecha Class
What If Everything Going Wrong Is Part of Something Going Right? - Women's Lech Lecha Class
Oct 20, 2026
1:39:08
The Life You Planned vs. The Life G-d Has Planned for You: Why Surrendering Control Is the Beginning of Your Deepest Love and Truest Self The life you planned vs. the life G-d has planned for you: Why surrendering control may be the beginning of your greatest freedom, deepest love, and truest self. This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on 9 Cheshvan, 5787, October 20, 2026. We tell the story of the plumber who entered a cockpit and saved an airplane, the story of Pharaoh’s daughter who stretched out her arm to reach the unreachable, and a captive in Gaza who prays for rain, and it saves his life.
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Time for Our Community to Apologize to Survivors of Sexual Abuse - Lecture to "Ray of Hope" Survivors of Abuse
Time for Our Community to Apologize to Survivors of Sexual Abuse - Lecture to "Ray of Hope" Survivors of Abuse
Oct 8, 2024
1:08:54
When Parents & Rabbis Use Religion to Cover Up Crimes, Yell from the Rooftops Rabbi YY Jacobson addressed a zoom gathering for female survivors of sexual abuse at an evening organized by Ray of Hope, followed by Q and A. The event took place on Monday evening, 6 Tishrei, 5785, October 7, 2024.
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People Have No Idea What's Really Happening to the World... - Rabbi YY Jacobson in conversation with Chana Weisberg
People Have No Idea What's Really Happening to the World... - Rabbi YY Jacobson in conversation with Chana Weisberg
Mar 6, 2025
1:02:16
The Secret to Crushing Antisemitism Chana Weisberg from Chabad.org in conversation with Rabbi YY Jacobson about Anti-Semitism in the world today. This interview was on Thursday 22 Shevat, 5785, February 20, 2025
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What Love Looks Like Off Camera: The Secret of Tu B'Av - Women's Eikev/15 Av Class
What Love Looks Like Off Camera: The Secret of Tu B'Av - Women's Eikev/15 Av Class
Jul 28, 2026
1:29:53
Alone in the Forest with G-d: Don’t Substitute Authentic Connection for Anything This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, Parshas Eikev, 14 Av 5786, July 28, 2026, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9974
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When Therapists Are Not Worked Out Internally, They Are Dangerous - Commencement Address to Graduating Therapists Wurzweiler School
When Therapists Are Not Worked Out Internally, They Are Dangerous - Commencement Address to Graduating Therapists Wurzweiler School
Jul 28, 2024
28:41
The Spiritual Foundations Behind Good Therapy Rabbi YY Jacobson presented the commencement address to the graduating therapists of the Sarah Schneirer -- Wurzweiler School of Social Work. These new therapists for the Jewish community graduated on Sunday, July 28, 2024, 22 Tammuz, 5784.
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Shedding Light On: Healing from Addiction; Dealing with Homosexuality
Shedding Light On: Healing from Addiction; Dealing with Homosexuality
Mar 1, 2023
2:36:00
Tackling Taboos with Rabbi YY & Eli Nash #2: Part Two of a Three Part Series with Rabbi YY Jacobson and Eli Nash discussing addiction, abuse,homosexuality, and more.
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Reb Yoel Kahn and the World of Chabad Chassidus
Reb Yoel Kahn and the World of Chabad Chassidus
Jul 27, 2021
5:32:22
Rabbi YY interviewed by Rabbi Shais Taub: Rabbi Shais Taub interviewedRabbi YY Jacobson about "The Chozer" Reb Yoel Kahn,thoughts on his life and his impact.On Tuesday, 18Av, 5781, July 27, 2021
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"Why Is My Marriage Unstable?"
"Why Is My Marriage Unstable?"
Oct 28, 2020
56:19
Rabbi YY Interviewed on The Ladies Talkshow #1: Rabbi YY Jacobson was interviewed on "The Ladies Talk Show with Leah". This first of a two-part series on "Marriage Makeover,"took place on Wednesday, 10 Cheshvan, 5781, October 28, 2020
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IFS and Judaism
IFS and Judaism
Sep 13, 2022
1:23:56
Rosh Hashanah/Yom Kippur Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Ki Savo, 17 Elul, 5782, September 13, 2022, at 18 Forshay, Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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IFS and the Tanya
IFS and the Tanya
Nov 21, 2023
1:29:04
Zoom Webinar from Fresh Start with Dr. Richard Schwartz, Moderated by Rabbi YY Jacobson: In light of the current ongoing challenges in Eretz Yisrael and around the world,Fresh Start invites you to a transformative webinar seriesto provide practical tips and expert guidance for self-regulation during times of crisis. Featuring Dr. Richard Schwartz, Moderated by Rabbi YY Jacobson, Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
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Rivkah's Identity Crisis: Am I Fake and Inauthentic? - Women's Toldos Class
Rivkah's Identity Crisis: Am I Fake and Inauthentic? - Women's Toldos Class
Nov 26, 2024
1:30:15
The Moment I Realize That I Carry Two Souls, It Changes Everything - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 25 Cheshvan, 5784, November 26, 2024, Parshas Toldos, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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It’s Your Vulnerability That Makes You So Rich - Keynote Lecture at Rayim Luncheon
It’s Your Vulnerability That Makes You So Rich - Keynote Lecture at Rayim Luncheon
Mar 27, 2025
1:27:29
The Secret of Real Friendships: Can We Forgive Ourselves and Our Loved Ones for Being Imperfect? Rabbi YY Jacobson presented this keynote lecture to employees of "Rayim," an organization dedicated to help people with special needs and all forms of physical and mental challenges. The event took place on Wednesday, 8 Teves, 5785, Parshas Vayechi, January 8, 2025, at Florham Park, NJ.
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My Journey of Personal Self-Discovery - Rabbi YY on Podcast “Totally Unexpected”
My Journey of Personal Self-Discovery - Rabbi YY on Podcast “Totally Unexpected”
Jul 7, 2025
1:42:41
You Can’t Teach Today Without Doing Deep Personal Work; Moving from the Frequency of Exile to Redemption Chavie Bruk interviewed Rabbi YY Jacobson on her podcast, “Totally Unexpected,” 3 Tamuz, 5785, June 29, 2025. Chavie begins the conversation by asking Rabbi YY how he manages his output of classes and public appearances while balancing personal responsibilities. Rabbi YY shares that although he has always maintained a heavy workload, he eventually realized that constantly jumping from one thing to the next can be a distraction. He shares a personal anecdote from when he was teaching a class to teenagers, and his own teenage children found it amusing that their father would have any relevant advice for teens. That was one of the catalysts for embarking on his own journey of self-discovery and reshaping his approach to teaching. Chavie and Rabbi YY discuss the importance of practicing an embodied Judaism and recognizing when ego or the self takes control of the task at hand. Rabbi YY describes what it was like to memorize six to seven hours of the Rebbe’s lectures every week as a young student, and how that continues to impact him more than thirty years later. Chavie brings up how the concept of Moshiach can sometimes feel elusive. Rabbi YY offers that today, we can taste what it feels like to live in a Messianic era by letting go of the things we cannot control—the frequencies of ego, fear, insecurity, feeling overwhelmed or disassociated—and recognizing that we have the ability to touch coherence and oneness, which is the frequency of trust, surrender, faith, and love. These are the higher frequencies of redemption, which are not pulled down by the gravity the earthiness, the frequency of guilt and shame.
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Two Kings Fighting Over My Brain: Tanya’s Reading of Yaakov and Eisav in the Womb - Women's Toldos Class
Two Kings Fighting Over My Brain: Tanya’s Reading of Yaakov and Eisav in the Womb - Women's Toldos Class
Nov 18, 2025
1:45:38
When You Grasp the Dynamics of Your Two Souls, You Liberate Yourself from Shame This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 27 Cheshvan, 5786, November 18, 2025, Parshas Toldos, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9813
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"Meaningful People" Podcast - Why Do So Many Frum People Feel Empty?
"Meaningful People" Podcast - Why Do So Many Frum People Feel Empty?
Jun 8, 2026
1:30:48
I Can Forever Blame “The System,” Or I can Discover the "Prophet" Inside of Me
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Berel Solomon Interviews Rabbi YY - "Opium for the Masses?" My Life Is Functional, Why Should I Crave Moshiach?
Berel Solomon Interviews Rabbi YY - "Opium for the Masses?" My Life Is Functional, Why Should I Crave Moshiach?
Jul 14, 2026
50:21
Are We Heading Toward Another False Messiah? Finding Moshiach: An emotional search for the Jewish Messiah. Berel Solomon Interviews Rabbi YY Jacobson. Is Moshiach another crutch for those of us in pain? An opium for the masses? And if life is decent and functional, why should I even yearn for it? Understanding the true meaning of exile and redemption, and how we will know who Moshiach is.
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"Opium for the Masses?" My Life Is Functional, Why Should I Crave Moshiach? - Berel Solomon Interviews Rabbi YY
"Opium for the Masses?" My Life Is Functional, Why Should I Crave Moshiach? - Berel Solomon Interviews Rabbi YY
Jul 21, 2026
50:21
Are We Heading Toward Another False Messiah? Finding Moshiach: An emotional search for the Jewish Messiah. Berel Solomon Interviews Rabbi YY Jacobson. Is Moshiach another crutch for those of us in pain? An opium for the masses? And if life is decent and functional, why should I even yearn for it? Understanding the true meaning of exile and redemption, and how we will know who Moshiach is.
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If Her Father Spat in Her Face: Miriam and Her Parents
If Her Father Spat in Her Face: Miriam and Her Parents
Jun 14, 2022
1:30:15
Women's Behaaloscha Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Behaaloscha, 15Sivan, 5782, June 14, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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You Will Only Find Your Truth Via the Contradictions in Your Life - Women's Miketz Class
You Will Only Find Your Truth Via the Contradictions in Your Life - Women's Miketz Class
Dec 24, 2024
1:31:31
The Fat Cows and the Skinny Cows: Why Was Pharaoh Blown Away by Joseph? - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 23 Kislev, 5785, December 24, 2024, Parshas Miketz, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, has two dreams. In the first, Pharaoh sees himself standing over the Nile River, and then, seven fat cows emerge from the river, followed by seven thin cows. The thin cows proceed to swallow the fat ones and yet remain just as thin as before. In his second dream, Pharaoh sees seven thin, shriveled ears of grain swallow seven fat ears of grain. None of the wise men of Egypt can offer Pharaoh a satisfactory interpretation of his dreams. Finally, Joseph is summoned from his dungeon; he interprets the dreams to mean that seven years of plenty, symbolized by the fat cows and fat grain, will be followed by seven years of hunger, reflected by the lean cows and the shriveled ears. The seven years of famine will be so powerful that they will "swallow up" and obliterate any trace of the years of plenty. Joseph then advises Pharaoh to prepare for the looming crisis by stockpiling food during the years of plenty and then rationing it out during the famine.Pharaoh is blown away by Joseph's vision. "Can there be another person who has G-d's spirit in him as this man does?" he asks his advisors.He appoints Joseph viceroy of Egypt, and the rest is history. A number of blatant questions instantly emerge in this story: 1) Why did Joseph proceed to give Pharaoh unsolicited advice on how to deal with the impending famine? Pharaoh summoned Joseph, a slave, from the dungeon to interpret his dreams, not to become the advisor to the king!? 2) Pharaoh was amazed by Joseph's interpretation of the dreams, which none of his own wise men could conceive. But Joseph's interpretation seems simple and obvious: When are cows fat? When there is lots of food. When are they lean? When there's no food. Why could no one else conceive of the same interpretation? And why was Pharaoh so impressed? 3) Pharaoh was also thunderstruck by Joseph's solution to the problem of the famine. But one need not be a rocket scientist to suggest that if you have seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine, you should store food during the time of plenty for the time of hunger. What's the genius in Joseph's advice? This class will explain and highlight Joseph’s true brilliance and demonstrate how it remains as relevant as ever to each of us struggling to survive our own private ‘years of famine.’ We all experience in our own lives cycles of plenty and cycles of famine. There are times when things are going very well: We are healthy, successful, and comfortable. And there are times of recession and challenges when curveballs come our way. Joseph taught us how to prepare in our years of plenty for our years of famine.
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The Experience of Prayer — How to Surrender and Go Into Flow - Michal Ashman in Conversation With Rabbi YY Jacobson
The Experience of Prayer — How to Surrender and Go Into Flow - Michal Ashman in Conversation With Rabbi YY Jacobson
Jun 10, 2025
1:06:35
What Do We Do With All the Distracting Thoughts? Is It Important to Pray Daily? This Zoom interactive experience on prayer was organized by the Chabad-House of Johannesburg, South Africa, on Thursday, 2 Sivan, 5785, May 29, 2025
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Women's Matos Class - Healing Family Betrayal: When Moshe Split the Tribe of Menashe
Women's Matos Class - Healing Family Betrayal: When Moshe Split the Tribe of Menashe
Jul 7, 2026
1:29:57
We Put Up Doors to Protect Ourselves; How Do We Reopen Them? This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, Parshas Matot Maasei, 22 Tammuz 5786, July 7, 2026, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9952
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The Cognitive Dissonance of Jews with Allegiance to the Left
The Cognitive Dissonance of Jews with Allegiance to the Left
Oct 23, 2023
1:26:10
Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayera, 16 Cheshvan, 5784, October 31, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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What Does It Take to Create a Moshe? Six Women!
What Does It Take to Create a Moshe? Six Women!
Dec 29, 2023
1:32:56
Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Shemos, 21 Tevet, 5784, January 2, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. Why Moshe? Why was he chosen as the first and greatest Jewish leader, teacher, and prophet? The Torah does not provide an explicit reason. But it does give us a clue. Often people ask me why the Torah focuses so much on men. The question is strange, because in Genesis, almost every important history-changing decision is made by a woman. And in Shemos, it is six women who are responsible for the entire story of the Egyptian Exodus: Shifra, Puah, Yocheved, Miriam, Pharaoh’s daughter Batya, and Tziporah. These six extraordinary people refused to bow their heads to the inevitable; they are giants in the story of mankind and in the story of the Jewish people. They were also, it seems, the role models who molded, crafted, and mentored Moses; they taught him how to live, how to think, how to act. The three stories the Torah shares about Moses, which made him the man suitable to be the greatest leader ever, are essentially all stories inspired by these women who impacted his life, who—like our mothers, wives and daughters to this very day—helped him become the person who would change history forever. The class concludes with a life-changing message by Einav Efrat Danino, the mother of Ori, 24, who was taken captive by Hamas on October 7th 2023, may we see his redemption, and the redemption of all the hostages, very soon.
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Did You Unknowingly Harm Your Children? What Should You Do Now? - Women's Mishpatim Class
Did You Unknowingly Harm Your Children? What Should You Do Now? - Women's Mishpatim Class
Feb 18, 2025
1:28:38
The Emotional Demise of Your Brother: An Examination of the Murder Laws in Mishpatim Through the Narratives of Yaakov and Eisav - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 20 Shvat, 5785, February 18, 2025, Parshas Mishpatim, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9594
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How Women & Men Experience G-d Differently, and why Women Can Show the Path To Healing - Women's Rosh Chodesh Class
How Women & Men Experience G-d Differently, and why Women Can Show the Path To Healing - Women's Rosh Chodesh Class
Apr 29, 2025
1:32:07
Solar Faith Vs. Lunar Faith: Why the Women Rejected the Golden Calf and Were Given the Holiday of Rosh Chodesh This class was presented on Tuesday, Rosh Chodesh (the first day of the month of Iyar, 5785, April 29, 2025, Parshas Tazria-Metzora, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. This text-based class explores aChassidic discourse by Rabbi Shmuel Schneerson, the fourth Lubavitcher Rebbe, the Rebbe Maharash, L'Havin Inyan Rosh Chodesh, presented on Shabbos Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan, 5640, October 18, 1879. The discourse explains why the holiday of Rosh Chodesh was given primarily to women. We explore the reason the Jews created the Golden Calf, and the unique gifts of the feminine—its ability to embody the oneness of G-d in a visceral way, rather than in a sublime, aloof way. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9665
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Why Did the Rebbe Not Appoint a Successor? - Rabbi YY on "Jewish N' Joyful" Podcast
Why Did the Rebbe Not Appoint a Successor? - Rabbi YY on "Jewish N' Joyful" Podcast
May 12, 2024
51:02
Chabad and Moshiach; War in Israel; Facing Anxiety and Stress; Cultivating Happiness Rabbi YY Jacobson was interviewed on the "Jewish n' Joyful" podcast by Aryeh Fingerer on 4 Iyar, 5784, May 12, 2024. The Jewish n' Joyful podcast is brought to you by parshaknowledge.com Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jewishnjoyful
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Stop Healing Your Children; Start Healing Yourself - Kesher Nafshi Keynote/Q &A
Stop Healing Your Children; Start Healing Yourself - Kesher Nafshi Keynote/Q &A
Mar 19, 2025
1:32:03
How to Deal With Parents, Siblings, and Marital Challenges When Your Child Is Struggling This closing session/Keynote address, followed by Q & A with Rabbi YY Jacobson at the Kesher Nafshi Shabbaton took place on Sunday, 2 Adar, 5785, March 2, 2025, at the Armon Hotel, Stamford, Connecticut. "Kesher Nafshi" is an organization that provides guidance and produces Chizuk Events for parents whose children are struggling with life-threatening challenges such as alcohol, drug addiction, depression, suicidal idealization, and many other emotional challenges.
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Sarah's Laughter: How Cynicism Corrodes Our Feminine Energy and How to Heal It - Women's Vayera Class
Sarah's Laughter: How Cynicism Corrodes Our Feminine Energy and How to Heal It - Women's Vayera Class
Nov 4, 2025
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Don't Run from Your Mistakes: Why the First Jewish Child Was Named Laughter This class was presented on Tuesday, 13 Cheshvan, 5786, November 4, 2025, Parshas Vayera, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.
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"You Will Become a Mouthpiece" -- Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz Warned Me - Vaeira/24 Teves Women's Class
"You Will Become a Mouthpiece" -- Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz Warned Me - Vaeira/24 Teves Women's Class
Jan 13, 2026
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Why Are Animals and Plants Happy, and We Are Misrable? This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, Parshas Vaera, 24 Teves, 5786, January 13, 2026, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.
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Women's Nasso Class - When the Easter Becomes the Food: The Secret of Shimson's Riddle
Women's Nasso Class - When the Easter Becomes the Food: The Secret of Shimson's Riddle
May 26, 2026
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The Infinite Process of SurrenderView Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9926
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Women's Be'haloscha Class - Have We Put Our Children Before G-D?
Women's Be'haloscha Class - Have We Put Our Children Before G-D?
Jun 2, 2026
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Have Secular, Liberal Values Destroyed Our Standards of Education? What Happened to the Good Old Days When We Can Discipline? This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 17 Sivan, 5786, June 2, 2026, Parshas Be'haloscha, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.
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Kesher Nafshi 2026 Lecture - Stop Healing Your Children; Heal Yourself
Kesher Nafshi 2026 Lecture - Stop Healing Your Children; Heal Yourself
Jun 3, 2026
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It’s So Hard for Children to Feel They Are Destroying Their Parents Life
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Keynote Lecture Kesher Nafshi - Our Struggling Children Help Us Reinvent Ourselves
Keynote Lecture Kesher Nafshi - Our Struggling Children Help Us Reinvent Ourselves
May 8, 2022
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You Got to Believe in These Kids: How a Gladiator Became the Greatest Sage of His Generation Rabbi YY presented the keynote speech on Sunday, Parshas Emor, 7 Iyar, 5782, May 8, 2022, at the Kesher Nafshi Shabbaton, in the Raleigh Hotel South Fallsburg, NY.
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Women's Pinchas Class - The Boring Secret to Creativity: Four Sages Debate the Core of Judaism
Women's Pinchas Class - The Boring Secret to Creativity: Four Sages Debate the Core of Judaism
Jun 30, 2026
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"Why Should I Serve G-d Around the Clock?" This class will be presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, Parshas Pinchas, 15 Tammuz 5786, June 30, 2026, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.
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Did We Get Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur All Wrong? - Women's Rosh Hashana/YK 5787 Class
Did We Get Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur All Wrong? - Women's Rosh Hashana/YK 5787 Class
Sep 8, 2026
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When the Wave Gets to Know the Ocean: The Essence of Teshuvah This class explores a Rosh Hashanah discourse by the Alter Rebbe, explaining the two frequencies of the soul, Yaakov and Yisroel, Memale and Sovov, and redefining the meaning of sin and Teshuvah. The class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 26 Elul 5786, September 8, 2026, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9991
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Healing Your Sukkos Stress: We Want Your Heart More than Your Food - Women's Sukkos Class
Healing Your Sukkos Stress: We Want Your Heart More than Your Food - Women's Sukkos Class
Sep 22, 2026
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The Anatomy of Ecstasy: How Joy Was Reinvented at Simchas Beis Hashoavah This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on 11 Tishrei, 5787, September 22, 2026. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9995
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The Role of Jewish Students Today
The Role of Jewish Students Today
Nov 5, 2023
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Conversation With Campus Students: Rabbi YY Jacobson ata Q &Awith Jewish Students on Campus, Thursday, 18 Cheshvon, 5784, November 2, 2023
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Meditation for the New Year: Transcend Fear
Meditation for the New Year: Transcend Fear
Sep 15, 2020
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YY Moment: Meditating With the Jewish Community of Naples: Rabbi YY Jacobson during aZoom conversation with Chabad of Naples, Florida, on Sunday, 24 Elul, 5780, September 13, 2020
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Saluting Parents Who Show Up Each Day for Struggling Children
Saluting Parents Who Show Up Each Day for Struggling Children
Feb 14, 2023
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Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Terumah, 30 Shevat, 5783, Rosh Chodesh Adar, February 21, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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The Jewish Dispute How to Confront Anti-Semitism; Time for Reconciliation
The Jewish Dispute How to Confront Anti-Semitism; Time for Reconciliation
Nov 15, 2023
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Keynote Lecture Merkaz Daf Yomi: On Motzei Shabbos Parshas Vayeira, 20 Cheshvon, 5784, November 4, 2023 Rabbi YY Jacobson addressed MDY, Merkaz Daf Yomi, under the leadership of Reb Eli Stefanski, in the Armon Hotel, Stamford, Conn. The Shabbaton took place in honor of the Siyum on Kiddushin and completion of half of Shas in Daf Yomi.
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Coping with Corona from a Torah Perspective
Coping with Corona from a Torah Perspective
Nov 17, 2020
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Zoom Young Israel of Boca Raton: Rabbi YY Jacobson will deliver a zoom address toYoung Israel of Boca Raton, Florida. OnTuesday night 8:00pm EST, 1 Kislev, 5781, November 17, 2020.
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Its the Children Who Challenge Us Who Teach Us What Judaism Is
Its the Children Who Challenge Us Who Teach Us What Judaism Is
Nov 18, 2020
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Keynote Kesher Nafshi Melave Malka: Rabbi YY Jacobson delivered the keynote address at the Kesher Nafshi retreat,Motzoai Shabbos Parsha Chayei Sarah, 27 Cheshvan, 5781, November 14, 2020, at theRaleigh Hotel, South Fallsburg, NY
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The Gift of Living During These Extraordinary Times
The Gift of Living During These Extraordinary Times
Nov 22, 2020
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Virtual Chizuk Mission: Rabbi YY Jacobson addressed the opening night ofthe "", onSunday night, Parshas Vayetzei, 8:30pm EST, 6 Kislev, November 22. The Chizuk Mission is designed to ignite and spread the unique inner light of every Jewish woman through learning, growing, connecting, and empowering each other to shine.
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Our Children Are Thirsty - We Can Change the Paradigm
Our Children Are Thirsty - We Can Change the Paradigm
Jul 4, 2022
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RaiseThon: Rabbi YY articulates what our generation needs more than anything else and how we can inspire the next generation of leaders Please donate atraisethon/yy
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Hadran by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Masechta Eiruvin #2
Hadran by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Masechta Eiruvin #2
Nov 23, 2020
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Siyum Mesechta Eiruvin/Likkutei Sichos Beshalach: Rabbi YY Jacobson taught the Hadran of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Gemarah Eiruvin, delivered on 20 Av, 1962. This is part 2 of the Hadran, exploring the Neshamah of Mesechta Eiruvin. Theclass waspresented on MondayParshas Vayetzei,7Kislev, 5781, November23, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY,in honor of the siyum of Eurivin in Daf Yomi.
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What Is the Secret of Chabad?
What Is the Secret of Chabad?
Oct 18, 2021
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American Jewish University Leader Interviews Rabbi YY Jacobson: Sherre Hirsch, a renowned leader in the Conservative movement, and Chief Innovation Officer of the American Jewish University, interviewed Rabbi YY Jacobson on the leadership and teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Sherre, former leader ofthe largest Conservative congregation on the West Coast, was eager to understand how Chabad relates to Reform and Conservative Jews; how Chabad flourishes so many years after the Rebbe's passing; and how the Rebbe impacted people so deeply. The interview explores some of thefundamental ideas behind the Chabad movement, its spirituality, and approach to life; the reasons for its recent astounding growth in the Jewish world, and how it continues to flourish even more than two decades after the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. It also deals with the future of Judaism, Chabad's views on secular Jews, skills about leadership one can learn from the Rebbe, how do we define a religious Jew, and how the Rebbe's hour-long talks were memorized and transcribed. The interview was conducted on November 19, 2020,3 Kislev 5781.
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Staying Positive in an Age of Uncertainty
Staying Positive in an Age of Uncertainty
Nov 28, 2020
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Zoom with Chicago Community: Rabbi YY Jacobsonwill be addressing the Chicago Jewish Community at a zoom event bythe "ATT" Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago, on Motzei Shabbos Parshas Vayetzei, 12 Kislev, 5781, November 28, 2020, 9:00pm EST (8pm CST, Chicago time)
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Did Yiftach Suffer from PTSD?
Did Yiftach Suffer from PTSD?
Jun 28, 2020
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Weekly Women's Class: The women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Chukas-Balak, 8 Tammuz, 5780, June 30, 2020, streaming live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
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What Does It Take to Create a Moshe? Six Women!
What Does It Take to Create a Moshe? Six Women!
Jan 2, 2024
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Shemos Women's Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Shemos, 21Tevet, 5784, January 2, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. Why Moshe? Why was he chosen as the first and greatest Jewish leader, teacher, and prophet? The Torah does not provide an explicit reason. But it does give us a clue. Often people ask me why the Torah focuses so much on men. The question is strange, because in Genesis, almost every important history-changing decision is made by a woman. And in Shemos, it is six women who are responsible for the entire story of the Egyptian Exodus: Shifra, Puah, Yocheved, Miriam, Pharaohs daughter Batya, and Tziporah. These six extraordinary people refused to bow their heads to the inevitable; they are giants in the story of mankind and in the story of the Jewish people. They were also, it seems, the role models who molded, crafted, and mentored Moses; they taught him how to live, how to think, how to act. The three stories the Torah shares about Moses, which made him the man suitable to be the greatest leader ever, are essentially all stories inspired by these women who impacted his life, wholike our mothers, wives and daughters to this very dayhelped him become the person who would change history forever. The class concludes with a life-changing message by Einav Efrat Danino, the mother of Ori, 24, who was taken captive by Hamas on October 7th 2023, may we see his redemption, and the redemption of all the hostages, very soon.
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Hadran by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Mesechta Eiruvin #1
Hadran by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Mesechta Eiruvin #1
Nov 20, 2020
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Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobson presented part one of the Hadran of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Gemarah Eiruvin, delivered by the Rebbe on 20 Av, 1962. This class was presented on Sunday Parshas Vayetzei, 6 Kislev, 5781, November 22, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY, in honor of the siyum of Eurivin in Daf Yomi.
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The Shame Around Addiction
The Shame Around Addiction
Mar 8, 2022
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Adult Content: Webinar With Rabbi YY & Eli Nash: Adult Content: A Webinar withRabbi YY andEli Nash discussing the shame around addiction, on Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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Understanding the Leadership of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Understanding the Leadership of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Jan 26, 2021
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Lecture Montreal Sefardic Community: This presentation by Rabbi YY Jacobson was delivered to the community of Cote St,-Luc,Montreal, under the leadership of RabbiMendel and Sarah Raskin. The lecture, followed by Q and A, took place in honor of the 70th anniversary of the leadership of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of blessed memory, on Yud Shevat, 5781, January 23, 2021.
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Eulogy for Rav Chaim Kanievsky: The Power of Torah
Eulogy for Rav Chaim Kanievsky: The Power of Torah
Mar 14, 2022
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Weekly Women's Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Shmini, 19 Adar II, 5782, March 22, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The class was dedicated to the recent passing of HaGaon Reb Chaim Kanievsky (1928-2022), on Friday, Shushan Purim, 5782, March 18, 2022, at his home in Bnei Brak, at the age of 94. The funeral on Sunday brought together some 750,000 mourners from all over the Holy Land.
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Let's Discuss Dating: Interactive Workshop for Young Men
Let's Discuss Dating: Interactive Workshop for Young Men
Mar 22, 2021
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Dating Series #2: Part 2 of 3 series with Rabbi YY Jacobson about dating, the boy's role. This series is part of the "Let's Get Real" live interactive conferences with life coach Menachem Berenfeld and Asher Parnes.
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Dating: Interactive Workshop for Young Women
Dating: Interactive Workshop for Young Women
Apr 16, 2021
1:54:25
Featured Lectures: Part 3 of a 3 part series with Rabbi YY Jacobson on dating and choosing your spouse. This one focused on young women in coutship. This series is part of the "Let's Get Real" live interactive conferences with life coach Menachem Berenfeld and Asher Parnes. It took place on Thursday, 10 Iyar, 5781, April 22, 2021.
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Life After Divorce - Part 2
Life After Divorce - Part 2
Jun 3, 2021
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The Divorce Series #2 : This is part two of a series about Life After Divorce,addressed by Rabbi YY Jacobsonon Thursday, 23 Sivan, 5781, June 3, 2021. This series is part of "Let's Get Real" live interactive conferences with life coach Menachem Berenfeld and Asher Parnes. In part two of the series, we will be exploring these topics: 1. Feeling abandoned by former family and friends. 2. Feeling estranged from the community. 3. Navigating your children's journey. 4. Dealing with parental alienation. 5. The withholding of a get.
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Life After Divorce - Part 1
Life After Divorce - Part 1
May 23, 2021
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The Divorce Series #1: This is part oneof a series about Life After Divorce, which will be addressed by Rabbi YY Jacobsonon Sunday, 12 Sivan, 5781, May 23, 2021. This series is part of "Let's Get Real" live interactive conferences with life coach Menachem Berenfeld and Asher Parnes. In part oneofthe series we will be exploring these topics: 1. The initial hurt and the healing process. 2. The fighting in court and beis din.
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If You'd Only Know Who You Are
If You'd Only Know Who You Are
Jan 6, 2021
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Weekly Women's Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vaera, 28 Tevet, 5781, January 12, 2021, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
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Climbing Your Second Mountain: The Journey from Fakeness to Authenticity
Climbing Your Second Mountain: The Journey from Fakeness to Authenticity
Sep 3, 2023
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Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 26 Elul, 5783, September 12, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Three Signs to Confront Moshe's Three Fears
Three Signs to Confront Moshe's Three Fears
Dec 30, 2020
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Weekly Women's Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Shemos, 21 Tevet, 5781, January 5, 2021, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY. It explores the three signs Moshe made for the Jewish people and their inner meaning and significance. What was the point of having the stick turn into a snake? Moshe's hand become white like snow? and the water turning into blood?
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How to Forgive
How to Forgive
Dec 24, 2020
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Weekly Women's Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayechi, 14 Tevet, 5781, December 29, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY. After Jacob’s death, Joseph says to his brothers, fearful of his revenge: “Don’t be afraid. Am I in the place of God? You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” What is the meaning of these loaded words “Am I in the place of G-d?” What does that have to do with this exchange? The brothers are pleading with him not to take revenge. Joseph reassures them that he will not punish them, explaining that notwithstanding their harmful intentions, G-d has turned it around. Why does Joseph open his answer with the words, “Am I in the place of G-d?” It was the great Chassidic master, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Barditchov (1740-1809), who offered a most moving explanation. The literal translation of Joseph’s words to his brothers is different. The Hebrew word “tachas” means “under.” Joseph told his brothers: “Am I under G-d?!” But what is that supposed to mean? Joseph denied he was under G-d? It is here we discover our own power to apologize to those we hurt and to forgive those who hurt us. We tell an incredible story of the Rabbi of Barditchov about forgiveness.
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The Day You Discover that Everything Is Love
The Day You Discover that Everything Is Love
Dec 17, 2020
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Weekly Women's Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayigash, 7 Tevet, 5781, December 22, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY. The text-based class on Midrash Rabah and Sefas Emes Parshas Vayigash explores two enigmatic Midrashim on the portion, about Yehudah surrendering to Yosef, and Yosef's "rebuking" his brothers. How do we deal with our wounds inside and our challenges outside? Does the world hate us or love us? Is G-d my best friend or just my heavenly boss? How my own mind and actions can cause what is really love to be seen as hate, what is really light to be seen as darkness. We are given a blueprint of how to face every trauma and challenge and see it as an opportunity for infinite love and growth.
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Stop Trying to Understand Your Life
Stop Trying to Understand Your Life
Dec 3, 2020
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Weekly Women's Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayeshev, 22 Kislev, 5781, December 8, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
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When I Discovered Who Runs the World
When I Discovered Who Runs the World
Nov 25, 2020
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Weekly Women's Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayishlach, 15 Kislev, 5781, December 1, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
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When G-d Does Not Want You to Be Frum
When G-d Does Not Want You to Be Frum
Nov 21, 2020
49:52
Weekly Women's Class: This women's class was presented on Tuesday Parshas Vayetzei, 8 Kislev, 5781, November 24, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY It is based on an address (a Sicha) delivered by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Vayeitzei, 10 Kislev, 5766, December 6, 1965, published in Likkutei Sichos vol. 5 Vayeitzei, and it explores the question of how can Yaakov marry two sisters. The class relates the story of the Chafetz Chaim's Sholom Aleichem; Reb Yaakov Kaminetzky not eating gebrakts; when they cooked rice in Chabad for Pesach, and when the Rebbe Rayatz said, "better a red matzah than a red face."
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Does Religion Welcome Creativity?
Does Religion Welcome Creativity?
Nov 15, 2020
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Weekly Women's Class: This women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Toldos, 1 Kislev, 5781, November 17, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY Why would you name a child “Yaakov” because he is holding on to his brother’s heel? Why would Eisav speak of tithing salt and straw, and not any other food? Why did the vision of a destroyed Beis Hamikdash inspire Yitzchak’s blessings? Why did he want to bless Eisav? Why did Yitzchak begin his blessings, “And G-d will give you,” meaning that the first giving is insufficient? The class explores to models of leaders, mentors and teachers. It addresses to dimensions to life: when you are a student of life, and when you become a creator, finding the courage to reinvent yourself, and turning chaotic sounds into a symphony.
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How Do You Wake up Your Students from Sleep?
How Do You Wake up Your Students from Sleep?
Nov 4, 2020
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Weekly Women's Class: You know the story about Winston Churchill. As Savior of the free world, he felt entitled to grab a nap in the House of Commons. When a fellow Parliament member approached him and said, “Must you fall asleep when I am speaking?” Churchill answered, “No, it is purely voluntary.” Says the Midrash: Once, as Rabbi Akiva taught a class, he noticed that his students began falling asleep. He wished to awaken them. Rabbi Akiva interrupted his lecture and said: Why did Esther reign over 127 provinces? Because Esther was a descendant of Sarah who lived for 127 years. Let the granddaughter of Sarah, who lived for 127 years, come and reign over 127 countries. This is a strange story. It evokes many questions. Among them: What is the connection of Sarah’s 127 years to Esther’s queenship over 127 provinces? And why did Rabbi Akiva choose this insight—from all the ideas he could have shared—as the way of waking up his audience? This women's class was presented on Tuesday Parshas Chayei Sarah, 23 Cheshvan, 5781, November 10, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
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Revolutzye!!!
Revolutzye!!!
Aug 9, 2020
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Weekly Women's Class: This women's class was presented on Tuesday Parshas Reah, 21 Av, 5780, August 11, 2020, streaming live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
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Five Steps to Self-Destruction
Five Steps to Self-Destruction
Jul 26, 2020
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Weekly Women's Class: This women's class was presented on Tuesday Parshas Eikev, 14 Av, 5780, August 4, 2020, streaming live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
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How Do We Cultivate a Geulah-Mindset?
How Do We Cultivate a Geulah-Mindset?
Jul 21, 2020
1:30:22
Weekly Women's Class: Rabbi YY Jacobson presented a class in honor of the nine-days. Streaming live 11:00am EST on Tuesday, 7 Av, 5780, July 28, 2020.
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You Never Ever Disown a Child
You Never Ever Disown a Child
Jul 19, 2020
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Weekly Women's Class: This women's class was presented on Tuesday Parshas Devarim, 29 Tammuz, 5780, July 21, 2020, streaming live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
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How My Grandmother Died
How My Grandmother Died
Jul 13, 2020
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Weekly Women's Class: The women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Matos-Masei, 22 Tammuz, 5780, July 14, 2020, streaming live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
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The Path to Greatness Leads Through Pettiness
The Path to Greatness Leads Through Pettiness
Jul 4, 2020
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Weekly Women's Class: The women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Pinchas, 15 Tammuz, 5780, July 7, 2020, streaming live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
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Welcoming a New Year Amidst Corona
Welcoming a New Year Amidst Corona
Sep 3, 2020
1:00:23
Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobson presented a zoom lecture to the Jewish Community of West Boca Raton, Florida, Wednesday, 20, Elul, 5780, September 9, 2020, at 8:00pm EST.
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Moshiach in the Times of Corona
Moshiach in the Times of Corona
Sep 6, 2020
1:11:54
Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobson on zoom chat with Young Israel of New Rochelle, discussing "Moshiach in the Times of Corona", Sunday, 17 Elul, 5780, September 6, 2020.
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"My Husband Called Me Spoiled"
"My Husband Called Me Spoiled"
Nov 1, 2020
1:01:25
Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobson was interviewed on "The Ladies Talk Show with Leah". This second of of a two-part series on "Marriage Makeover," took place on Wednesday, 17 Cheshvan, 5781, November 4, 2020
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Thanksgiving, Turkey, Corona, & the Jews
Thanksgiving, Turkey, Corona, & the Jews
Nov 7, 2020
1:17:28
Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobson addressed the community of Palm Beach, Florida, via zoom. On Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 9 Kislev, 5781. The host was Rabbi Moshe Scheiner, spiritual leader of Palm Beach Orthodox Synagogue. Why is it called turkey when it is an American bird? And why is this bird called "India" in Hebrew, Hodu? What's the secret to developing an attitude of gratitude? Why did Rachel crave a child just to remove her shame?
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Why Does Judaism Oppose Cremation?
Why Does Judaism Oppose Cremation?
Nov 15, 2020
42:41
Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobson addressed the Hebrew Free Burial Association fundraiser on Sunday, 28 Cheshvan, 5781, November 15, 2020. To donate go to https://hfba.thechesedfund.com
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Staying Positive in an Age of Uncertainty
Staying Positive in an Age of Uncertainty
Nov 27, 2020
40:29
Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobson will be addressing the Chicago Jewish Community at a zoom event by the "ATT" Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago, on Motzei Shabbos Parshas Vayetzei, 12 Kislev, 5781, November 28, 2020, 9:00pm EST (8pm CST, Chicago time)
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We Need a New Vision for Jewish Unity
We Need a New Vision for Jewish Unity
Dec 6, 2020
1:16:09
Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobson addressed the Teaneck Community via zoom, on Monday, 21 Kislev, 5781, December 7, 2020. The event was organized by the Ort family, in loving memory and tribute to Henna Sarah bat Meshulam Yecheskel, for her 8th yartzeit.
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Creating Light Out of Darkness
Creating Light Out of Darkness
Dec 9, 2020
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Featured Lectures: Creating Light Out of Darkness
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Super Bowl 2021 -- HALFTIME FOR TORAH
Super Bowl 2021 -- HALFTIME FOR TORAH
Feb 4, 2021
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Featured Lectures: Four messages will be streamed during Super Bowl 2020 Halftime, Sunday, Feburary 7, 2021, by Rabbis Yoel Gold, Charlie Harary, YY Jacobson and Gavriel Friedman.
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Sometimes You Got to Be a Thief
Sometimes You Got to Be a Thief
Mar 7, 2021
55:52
Featured Lectures: Lecture to the South African Community
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How Dare We Use the Torah to Abuse Women?!
How Dare We Use the Torah to Abuse Women?!
Apr 28, 2021
49:34
Featured Lectures: This lecture, a "Chazaq" Pre-Shavuos event, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday evening, 28 Iyar, 5781, May 11, 2021.
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The Secret of Jewish Resilience
The Secret of Jewish Resilience
Jun 19, 2021
59:20
Featured Lectures: This zoom lecture to the South Africa Jewish Community, organized by the Arch and the Base, was presented on Wednesday Parshas Balak, 13 Tamuz 5781, June 23, 2021.
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Can I Change Me?
Can I Change Me?
Oct 29, 2021
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Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobson addressed the South African community via zoom, on Thursday 29 Cheshvon, 5782, November 4, 2021.
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Why Are So Many Teenagers Struggling in Today's Generation?
Why Are So Many Teenagers Struggling in Today's Generation?
Dec 15, 2021
3:03:22
Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobson & Rabbi Shimon Russell, LCSW, discussing and taking questions on zoom, regarding: Why Are So Many Teenagers Struggling in Today's Generation? What We Can Do to Help Them? Episode #83 of "Let's Get Real with Coach Menachem," with Rabbi Menachem Berenfeld, Life Coach, moderated by Asher Parnes.
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Many Leaders Create Books; Some of Them Also Create People
Many Leaders Create Books; Some of Them Also Create People
Apr 6, 2022
50:06
Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobson presented the keynote address at a mega-gathering celebrating the 120th anniversary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, 11 Nissan 1902-2022.
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Decades Have Passed Since the Abuse, But Has My Family Changed?
Decades Have Passed Since the Abuse, But Has My Family Changed?
Dec 19, 2023
1:39:29
Vayigash Women's Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayigash, 7 Tevet, 5784, December 19, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. Finally one of the most dramatic stories in the Torah reaches its climax. Yosefreveals himself to his brothers and ultimately reunites with his beloved father after 22 years of heart-break and suffering. The brothers are first shocked, embarrassed, and then finally relieved. But let us take a step back. Yosefhad recognized his brothers immediately, yet chose to conceal this fact. Instead, he accused them, imprisoned them, and forced them to and from Egypt, ultimately tearing beloved Benjamin away from Yaakov, and causing his elderly father more unnecessary prolonged suffering. If he forgave them, then he should have revealed himself immediately, and reunited with his father?! And finally, only after this whole ordeal does he choose to do what he should have done initially, identify himself. Why did he do this? Was it revenge? Or to exact punishment on his brothers? This class will show how Yosefs actions show us the depth of true healing, and define the process of true repentance. Yosefwas not manipulating his brothers; on the contrary, he was guiding them. It was only due to his superficial heartlessness that sincere, heartfelt, reconciliation became possible. Healing, or Teshuvah has three irreplaceable components: remorse for the past, resolve for the future, and finally, a moment, a dj vu, when that resolve is fully actualized and proven. Joseph wanted to ensure that his brothers experienced all three so that a new chapter in history can begin. The lessons today, as the Jewish people are at war, are powerful. This is a time for internal transformation.
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Every Jew Is a Witness to All the Claims of Judaism
Every Jew Is a Witness to All the Claims of Judaism
Feb 2, 2021
1:33:23
Women's Class Sefas Emes Yisro: This weekly women's class on Sefas Emes Parshas Yisro waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Yisro, 20 Shevat, 5781, February 2, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY. Every Jew is a witness to all of Judaisms claims. For its truths are imprinted in the core of every Jewish soul. The Torah is here to jog our unconscious memory, reminding us what we always knew about who we always are and who we will alwaysconduits for Divine infinity.
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Bread of Ignorance
Bread of Ignorance
Jan 26, 2021
1:34:47
Women's Class -- Sefas Emes Beshalach: This weekly women's classwaspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Beshalach, 13 Shevat, 5781, January 26, 2021, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.