Popular Shows by Rabbi YY Jacobson הרב יוסף יצחק יעקבסון
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The Path to Blissful Joy: Toss Your Soul Into the Sky and then Welcome It Back - Women's Sukkos Class
The Path to Blissful Joy: Toss Your Soul Into the Sky and then Welcome It Back - Women's Sukkos Class
Oct 15, 2024
1:33:43
Why Did the Most Revered Sages Juggle Torches while they Danced on Sukkos? - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 13 Tishrei, 5784, October 15, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Get Me Out of My Crazy Brain: Why Did Noach Get Drunk? - Women's Bereishis-Noach Class
Get Me Out of My Crazy Brain: Why Did Noach Get Drunk? - Women's Bereishis-Noach Class
Oct 29, 2024
1:52:33
The Snake, Eve, & the Tree: The Invention of Self-Consciousness - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 27 Tishrei, 5784, October 29, 2024, Parshas Noach, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9465
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Is It Possible that Your Soul Signed Off on Everything that Goes Down in Your Life? - Women's Vayeira Class
Is It Possible that Your Soul Signed Off on Everything that Goes Down in Your Life? - Women's Vayeira Class
Nov 12, 2024
1:16:12
G-d Was Seeking Reaasurance to Create the World. Who Gave It To Him? Why Does G-d Share Secrets with Avraham? - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 11 Cheshvan, 5784, November 12, 2024, Parshas Vayera, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. It is one of the most mysterious and potent verses in the Tanach. G-d speaks to Himself and challenges His desire to cover things up: “Now G-d had said, ‘Shall I hide (ham’chaseh ani) from Abraham what I am about to do?” Why does G-d feel compelled to reveal His plan with Abraham? And why is God thinking of covering it up to begin with? And why does G-d’s choice to reveal His thoughts feel like a rejection of His desire to remain closed? The class explores the view of the Chasam Sofer, urging us to live a life of giving and inspiring even at the expense of our “prophetic potential.” Then we explore the deeper interpretation of how deep the Divine soul, embodied by Abraham, is rooted in the core of G-d preceding and encouraging all creation. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9476
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The Pain of Our Generation: Disconnect. How Do We Heal? - Women's Chayei Sarah Class
The Pain of Our Generation: Disconnect. How Do We Heal? - Women's Chayei Sarah Class
Nov 19, 2024
1:23:33
The Mouthpiece: Rabbi YY Reveals Life-Changing Advice He Received From Rabbi Adin Even Yisroel - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 18 Cheshvan, 5784, November 19, 2024, Parshas Chayei Sara, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. What happens when we function perfectly on the outside, do everything 'properly,' but inside something is frozen, disconnected, like on an automaton? It has already become a way of life, and we are used to it, but the soul knows something more is available. This class explores one of the deepest pains of our generation: disconnect. A surprising discovery by the Gaon of Vilna sheds light on the difference between a functional life and a real life. Through the seven times that the burial of the dead is mentioned in the parsha, we will discover how it is possible to free the heart from the prison built around it, and return to feeling - without fear, shame, and defenses.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9484
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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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Yaakov at the Well: How Do I Remove the Rock Blocking My Heart? - Women Vayeitzei Class
Yaakov at the Well: How Do I Remove the Rock Blocking My Heart? - Women Vayeitzei Class
Dec 3, 2024
1:50:32
How Should You Criticize Your Loved Ones? Go Inward - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 2 Kislev, 5785, December 3, 2024, Parshas Vayeitzei, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9503
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The Three Big Questions of Eisav: Who Are You? What's Your Purpose? Where Are You Heading? - Vayishlach Women's Class
The Three Big Questions of Eisav: Who Are You? What's Your Purpose? Where Are You Heading? - Vayishlach Women's Class
Dec 10, 2024
1:14:37
You Must Know How to Respond to the Voices in Your Head Trying to Detach You - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 9 Kislev, 5785, December 10, 2024, Parshas Vayishlach, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9515
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When Your Family is Getting Destroyed, What Do You Hold on To? - Women's Vayeishev Class
When Your Family is Getting Destroyed, What Do You Hold on To? - Women's Vayeishev Class
Dec 17, 2024
1:30:02
We Crave Serenity. That’s When Things Begin to Fall Apart – So We Can All Confront the Toxicity and Heal - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 16 Kislev, 5785, December 17, 2024, Parshas Vayeshev, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9524
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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 Secret of Chanukah and Yosef: The Moment I Take the Credit, Life Becomes Tortuous - Women's Chanukah/Miketz/Vayigash Class
The Secret of Chanukah and Yosef: The Moment I Take the Credit, Life Becomes Tortuous - Women's Chanukah/Miketz/Vayigash Class
Dec 31, 2024
1:32:59
The Ultimate Greek or the Ultimate Jew? The Battle Over Yosef's Identity - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 30 Kislev, the sixth day of Chanukah, 5785, December 31, 2024, Parshas Vayigash, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The Midrash describes an odd detail in Greek persecution of the Jews during the time of the Chanukah story: The Jew’s were forced to write a renunciation of their faith on the ‘horn of an ox.’ What on earth did the poor ox have to do with this sorry chapter in Jewish history? Pharaoh is mesmerized by Joseph's wisdom. "Can there be another person who has G-d's spirit in him as this man does?" Pharaoh asks his advisors. "There is none as understanding and wise as you," he says to Joseph. "You shall be over my house, and according to your word shall all my people be ruled; only the throne I will make greater than you." Pharaoh says to Joseph: “I am Pharaoh; yet without you, no one shall lift up hand or foot in all the land of Egypt.” There is something strange here. It seems that Pharaoh is concerned Joseph will usurp his position and he must tell him, not once but twice, that he is working under the king. But what would trigger this concern? If you are dealing with an unscrupulous person, we can understand this type of talk. But it is obvious that Pharaoh was impressed by Joseph’s wisdom and humility. What is more, Pharaoh told Joseph, “according to your word shall all my people be ruled.” Clearly, this is “my people.” I am their leader. Why the need to state again, “only the throne I will make greater than you." Also the words of Pharaoh to Joseph are strange: “Only the throne I will make greater than you." What a strange expression to employ. Why does he not say, “the throne remains greater than you?” or something similar. Does Pharaoh need to increase the greatness of the throne due to Joseph’s appointment? What is even more enigmatic are the words of the Midrash, that Pharaoh’s words to Joseph teach is that also G-d remains greater and holier than His people. This is so strange. was the second Rebbe of Ger, Rabbi Yehudah Leib Altar (1847-1905), known as the Sefas Emes, who presented a deeper explanation of this midrash. We also come to understand the conflict between the Greeks and the Jews embodied by the festival of Chanukah.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9533
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The Transformation That Occures When You're Not Afraid to Feel Your Pain -- The Seven Times Yosef Cried - Women's Vayechi Class
The Transformation That Occures When You're Not Afraid to Feel Your Pain -- The Seven Times Yosef Cried - Women's Vayechi Class
Jan 7, 2025
1:42:01
There Was No One in the World to Hold Your Hand and Tell You that You Are Not Guilty. How Do You Recover from This? Yosef’s Secret - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 7 Teves, 5785, January 7, 2025, Parshas Vayechi, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. We all carry pain in our hearts. Sometimes it's an old wound that won't let go, sometimes a betrayal that's hard to forget, and sometimes a deep feeling of loneliness that no one understands. This class reveals the deep secret of Yosef—the person who went through the greatest darkness and turned it into light. How did a boy who lost his mother at the age of 8, was thrown into a pit full of snakes by his brothers, sold into slavery, accused of a false conspiracy, and spent 12 years in prison – how did he manage not only to survive but to love with so much joyful presence, happiness, and serenity? How did he remain sensitive and open rather than become cynical and stone-like? If you are dealing with: • Deep mental pain • Traumas from the past • Emotional crises • Loneliness and disconnection • An injury that is hard to forget • A feeling of helplessness This class will show you how to get out of the darkness andinto the light, reconnect with the joy of life, and discover the divine power that lies within us.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9550
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Why Does Our Community Cover Up Crimes Toward Girls? The Incredible Lesson of Pharaoh’s Daughter - Women's Shemos Class
Why Does Our Community Cover Up Crimes Toward Girls? The Incredible Lesson of Pharaoh’s Daughter - Women's Shemos Class
Jan 14, 2025
1:35:57
What Happens When You Stop Being Afraid to Try? The Invisible Arm of the Universe - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 14 Teves, 5785, January 14, 2025, Parshas Shemos, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Anochi: Why the Opening of the Ten Commandments is an Egyptian Pronoun - Women's Yisro Class
Anochi: Why the Opening of the Ten Commandments is an Egyptian Pronoun - Women's Yisro Class
Feb 11, 2025
1:18:25
From Yisro to Trump: When a Gentile Teaches Jews How to Speak about Israel - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 13 Shvat, 5785, February 11, 2025, Parshas Yisro, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9588
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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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The Dance of Surrender: The Debate Between King David and His Wife Michal - Women's Terumah/Parshas Zachor Class
The Dance of Surrender: The Debate Between King David and His Wife Michal - Women's Terumah/Parshas Zachor Class
Feb 25, 2025
1:39:39
Why Only Holy Insanity Can Heal the Tortured Soul: The Secret of the Shitim/Acacia Wood - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 27 Shvat, 5785, February 25, 2025, Parshas Terumah, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9604
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Vashti, Achashverosh, and Haman on the Therapist’s Couch; Esther Takes It All In - Women's Purim Megillah Class
Vashti, Achashverosh, and Haman on the Therapist’s Couch; Esther Takes It All In - Women's Purim Megillah Class
Mar 4, 2025
1:28:38
How Vashti Triggered Her Husband’s Core-Wound; How Esther Used It to Save a World - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 4 Adar, 5785, March 4, 2025, Parshas Tetzaveh, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The lecture explores the first chapter of the Book of Esther. Why did Vashti trigger such anger in the Persian King? Why does the order of her title keep changing, as well as the musical notes relating to her? We also learn to observe the genius of Queen Esther, who brilliantly played Haman's ego against Achashverosh's paranoia. The lesson we learn about the courage of Esther and the power to look inward at our deepest triggers and core-wounds, and how when darkness is exposed it loses its power.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9608
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The King Summons Each of Us to Show Up Without Cover-Ups. What Happens Next? - Women's Purim Class
The King Summons Each of Us to Show Up Without Cover-Ups. What Happens Next? - Women's Purim Class
Mar 11, 2025
1:38:21
Haman Goes Crazy Because Mordechai Does Not Believe He Really Exists - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Monday, 11 Adar, 5785, March 11, 2025, Parshas Ki Sisa, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9613
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A Cover-Up of Biblical Proportions - Women's Vayakhel/Pekudei Class
A Cover-Up of Biblical Proportions - Women's Vayakhel/Pekudei Class
Mar 18, 2025
1:32:57
You Have Permission to Enjoy Your Life, Without Denying Your Pain - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 18 Adar, 5785, March 18, 2025, Parshas Vayakhel, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9629
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How Can I Ever See My Children—Or Anyone Else—If I Never Saw Myself? The Secret of Moshe’s Count - Women's Pekudei Class
How Can I Ever See My Children—Or Anyone Else—If I Never Saw Myself? The Secret of Moshe’s Count - Women's Pekudei Class
Mar 25, 2025
1:07:16
For the Cosmic Conductor, Every Note Is Indispensable: Reconnecting to Your Own Life-Force - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 25 Adar, 5785, March 25, 2025, Parshas Pekudei, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. Why did Moshe feel compelled to account for every coin he received? Did people think Moses packed away some of the cash to buy real estate in Saudi Arabia or purchase his private jet? Even if it is important to know that Moses gave an accounting to teach us transparency, the Torah could have simply said that Moses gave an accounting of all the gold, silver, and copper contributed to the Sanctuary project. The theme of the entire second book of the Torah, Shemos, is dedicated to nation-building. In Genesis, we are referred to as “benei Yisroel,” the children of Israel; we are a family, and a fragmented one as such. It is only in Exodus, when we are first called an “Am,” a nation. This is the pervading thread of the entire book of Shemos. While the narratives of Genesis focus on individuals—Adam, Eve, the snake, Cain, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Lot, Hagar, Ishmael, Isaac, Rebecca, Esau, Jacob, Rachel, Leah, Judah, Joseph etc.—Exodus is a book about a people, a nation. Individuals are mentioned, of course, but all these names are discussed as representatives of a nation or assisting the formation of a nation. Shemos is about the collective, not the individual. Here comes a profound challenge. Does nation-building, by definition, come at the expense of the individual? Sure, you can’t have a nation without individuals joining together, but perhaps the value of the individual is only insofar as he or she becomes a part of the whole. The value of my “I” is only because it contributes to the “We.” The class explored the profound need for each of us to be seen, and to be able to truly see others, especially our children and students, see them in their full power and presence.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9635
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When the Divine Soul Co-Regulates the Animal Soul, You Can Go Free - Pesach Women's Class
When the Divine Soul Co-Regulates the Animal Soul, You Can Go Free - Pesach Women's Class
Apr 1, 2025
1:41:30
The Hay of the Matzah Vs. the Ches of Chametz: You Can't Force Your Nervous System to Surrender - Weekly Women's Class: This class was presented on Tuesday, 3 Nissan, 5785, April 1, 2025, Parshas Vayikra, at a new location, The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9645
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My Pesach Is Full of Anxiety, What Can I Do? How Do I Learn to Trust Myself? - Lecture to Fresh Start Recovery Center with Q & A
My Pesach Is Full of Anxiety, What Can I Do? How Do I Learn to Trust Myself? - Lecture to Fresh Start Recovery Center with Q & A
Apr 7, 2025
1:33:06
Coming From a Challenging Home, How Do I Heal My Seder Experience? - Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobsobn presents for Fresh Start Alumni with Q&A on Monday, 9 Nissan, 5785, April 7, 2025. Fresh Start Retreat, Their flagship program, Fresh Start Retreat, is a 7-day intensive retreat helping participants understand their past to create a brighter future. https://jewishfreshstart.com/home
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How Do You Run the Seder with Presence, Regulation, and Authenticity? Your 15-Step Guide - Pesach Women's Class
How Do You Run the Seder with Presence, Regulation, and Authenticity? Your 15-Step Guide - Pesach Women's Class
Apr 8, 2025
2:00:54
Your 15-Step Pesach Program To Make Space for all Your Parts and Discover Your Inner Blissful Light - Weekly Women's Class: This class, a detailed 15-step guide to experience your seder with mindfulness, serenity, and personal relevance, was presented on Tuesday, 10 Nissan, 5785, April 8, 2025, Parshas Tzav, at a new location, The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.
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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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How to Live with an Open Heart Even When You Were Hurt - Women's Kedoshim Class
How to Live with an Open Heart Even When You Were Hurt - Women's Kedoshim Class
May 6, 2025
1:39:14
The Kamatz and the Patach: As We Get Closer to Redemption, Our Hearts Ache to Emerge from Lockdown This Women's Kedoshim class was presented on Tuesday, 8 Iyar, 5785, May 6, 2025, Parshas Achrei Mos-Kedoshim, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. The class explores the distinction between two identical words in Shmini and Kedoshim, "Ani," one with a Kamatz and one with a Patach. When we need to close our hearts and when we need to open it. When it comes to food and other pleasures and necessities, we must master the art of discipline and self-control. When it comes to relationships, we are capable of living with an open, confident heart. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9679
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When I Truly Trust Hashem, I'm Not Afraid to Look at My Emotions: What Rashbi Learnt in the Cave - Women's Lag Baomer Class
When I Truly Trust Hashem, I'm Not Afraid to Look at My Emotions: What Rashbi Learnt in the Cave - Women's Lag Baomer Class
May 13, 2025
1:43:15
Stories of Abuse & Triumph: The Girl Was Being Violated; They said She Was Seeking Negative Attention This Lag Baomer class was presented on Tuesday, 15 Iyar, 5785, May 13, 2025, Parshas Emor, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. There is no other sage in the history of Judaism who has all of the Jewish people celebrating on the day that he passed away. Why is the yarzeit of Reb Shimon ben Yochai marked in such a unique and universal way? How did Reb Shimon bar Yochai end up in a cave? It seems like a classic Jewish story and conversation. One Jew, Reb Yosei, remains quiet about Rome. Reb Yehuda praises the Romans for elevating the standards of life; and Reb Shimon is critical because he said it was for narcissistic purposes. But is there a deeper theme behind this debate? The fact that the Talmud records the details of the debate, and gives us the names of the debaters, instead of just saying that Reb Shimon criticized the government, indicates there is some depth and gravitas to this debate, and that the names are important. As it turns out, the debate on Rome fascinatingly reflects a debate between Reb Yehuda and Reb Shimon in many aspects of Jewish law. The Talmud states: Chezekiah stated in the name of Rabbi Jeremiah, who said it in the name of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai, "I am able to exempt the whole world from judgment from the day that I was born until now!” (Sukkah 45b). What is that supposed to mean? The Midrash states in Avod Derabi Nasan ch. 16: Rabbi Shimon ben Yochai would say: From this you know that Israel will never see the face of purgatory. But how can a sage say such a thing? View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9685
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Why the Tanya is the Most Relevant Book for Our Time: How to Live at Peace With Yourself - Women's Behar Class
Why the Tanya is the Most Relevant Book for Our Time: How to Live at Peace With Yourself - Women's Behar Class
May 20, 2025
1:35:00
Connection with G-d Does Not Mean I’m Not Triggered; It Means I Know Who I Am and Assume Ownership of the Direction of My Life This class was presented on Tuesday, 22 Iyar, 5785, May 20, 2025, Parshas Behar-Bechukosai, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. The class explores three forms of acquisitions in Jewish law, reflecting three paths in our service of G-d. Selling the tree, selling the future fruits of the tree, and selling a tree for its fruits. Generally it is assumed that there are two moral paths through life. There is the sure, tranquil path of the perfectly righteous person who has succeeded in remaking his very character and personality—a path that few can aspire to and even fewer achieve. And there is the path of the imperfect soul whose life is an endless battle—a battle in which defeat is always a possibility and, in the long run, a statistical inevitability. A path which runs along the edge of a moral precipice, in which the slightest misstep or lapse in vigilance sends one hurtling into the abyss. Is there no other way? Is there no middle ground between utter perfection and perpetual self-doubt? Is there no way to gain control over one’s life short of remaking one’s inner self? Such was the moral landscape of man until Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi wrote the Tanya and introduced us to the "banuni," “the intermediate man.” View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9691
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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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How Did the Lubavitcher Rebbe Revolutionize Judaism? - Interview on "18Forty" Podcast
How Did the Lubavitcher Rebbe Revolutionize Judaism? - Interview on "18Forty" Podcast
Jul 24, 2024
1:39:41
What Was the Rebbe’s Understanding of Messianism and Zionism? In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, David Bashevkin talks to renowned Chabad speaker Rabbi YY Jacobson about Chassidus, Chabad, and the Lubavitcher Rebbe. In honor the Rebbe’s 30th yahrtzeit, Rabbi YY helps us explore the purpose of Creation, our role in the world, and how the soul of the universe relates to the soul of the human being. In this episode we discuss: —What is Hasidic thought, and what differentiates it from Kabbalah? —How did Jewish emancipation and integration lead to Jews turning inward and focusing on the soul and God’s Presence in the world? —What was the Rebbe’s understanding of messianism and Zionism, and what might it mean for how we live our lives? Tune in to hear a conversation about how the Rebbe brought oneness to the Jewish People during some of our most turbulent times. To watch any of the "18Forty Pocast" episodes: 18forty.org youtube.com/18forty
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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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What Is Moshiach? Why Now? - Nuchem Fried Interviews Rabbi YY
What Is Moshiach? Why Now? - Nuchem Fried Interviews Rabbi YY
Aug 14, 2024
13:25
What Did the Rebbe Mean That We Only Need to Open Our Eyes and Welcome Moshiach?
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The Stigma of Mental Health: The Guilt, Shame, and Pain - Lecture To Avnei Chein, Israel
The Stigma of Mental Health: The Guilt, Shame, and Pain - Lecture To Avnei Chein, Israel
Aug 25, 2024
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We Get Three Special Chances in Our Lifetime to Confront Our Coping Mechanisms This is a lecture presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson to "Avnei Chein," an Israel-based organization of "precious people helping precious people," supporting patients, and their families, with Mental Health Crisis: avneichein.org Rabbi YY addressed therapists, as well as struggling individuals and their loved ones.
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How to Live in Alignment — the Secret of Modeh Ani - Lecture to South Africa community
How to Live in Alignment — the Secret of Modeh Ani - Lecture to South Africa community
Nov 11, 2024
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What Does It Mean to Live With Your Soul? This lecture was presented to the South African Community on Tuesday, 4 Cheshvon, 5785, 5 Nov, 2024
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How to Integrate the Chaos and Order in Our Lives -- Three Stages - Rabbi YY Farbrengen with Chabad Shluchos 5785
How to Integrate the Chaos and Order in Our Lives -- Three Stages - Rabbi YY Farbrengen with Chabad Shluchos 5785
Mar 6, 2025
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Confronting Inner Guilt, Shame, and Insecurity; Challenges with Marriage and Children; Balancing Mental Health and the Outreach Mission Rabbi YY Jacobson addressed the international conference of Chabad Shluchos, on Thursday, Parshas Mishpatim, 22 Shevat, 5785, February 20, 2025. The farbrengen, organized by the Shluchim Office, took place at Oholei Torah ballroom in Brooklyn, NY, followed by an intense Q & A session. View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9616
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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
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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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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
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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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Tuesday Women's Class - Women's Shavuos Class
Tuesday Women's Class - Women's Shavuos Class
May 27, 2025
1:30:35
Tuesday, May 27, 9:30 am ET This class was presented on Tuesday, 29 Iyar, 5785, May 27, 2025, Parshas Bamidbar, at a new location, The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9697
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The Lion Has Risen: When Jews Know Who They Are They're Unstoppable - Women's Class: The Israel-Iran War
The Lion Has Risen: When Jews Know Who They Are They're Unstoppable - Women's Class: The Israel-Iran War
Jun 17, 2025
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History Is Changing, Don’t Stand on the Sidelines This class was presented on Tuesday, 21 Sivan, 5785, June 17, 2025, Parshas Sh'lach, at a new location, The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9704
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Time for a Jewish Renaissance -- Within and Without; Trump and the Jews - Rabbi YY on Kiddush Club Podcast
Time for a Jewish Renaissance -- Within and Without; Trump and the Jews - Rabbi YY on Kiddush Club Podcast
Jun 19, 2025
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What the World Needs Most from the Jewish People: What Would the Rebbe Say Today About Israel? "We've all seen his videos, heard his Torah, but nothing could prepare us for the larger-than-life Rabbi YY in person, in full force, and off the cuff. We had the opportunity to hear from Rabbi YY his thoughts on the world, politics, and the current state of worldwide Jewry - a topic that is sometimes overlooked. We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording." To watch this and all other Kiddush Club podcasts: KiddushClubPodcast
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Prophecy Is Returning -- Can You Guess Who the Prophet Is? - Women's Balak Class
Prophecy Is Returning -- Can You Guess Who the Prophet Is? - Women's Balak Class
Jul 8, 2025
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Consciousness Has Been Upgraded; Are You Ready? Learning How to Trust Your Inner Divine Voice This class was presented on Tuesday, 12 Tammuz, 5785, July 8, 2025, Parshas Balak, at a new location, The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9728
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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
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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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Highly Functional Parents who are Shut Down Cause Untold Emotional Pain to Their Children - Women's Maasei Class
Highly Functional Parents who are Shut Down Cause Untold Emotional Pain to Their Children - Women's Maasei Class
Jul 22, 2025
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The 42 Journeys in the Desert Empower Us to Confront All the Ways in Which We Are Not Present This class was presented on Tuesday, 26 Tammuz, 5785, July 22, 2025, Parshas Matos-Masei, at a new location, The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.
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Yeshu & Shabsi Tzvi: Who They Could Have Become? The Radical Holiness of Every Jew - Nine Days/Tisah B'Av Women's Class
Yeshu & Shabsi Tzvi: Who They Could Have Become? The Radical Holiness of Every Jew - Nine Days/Tisah B'Av Women's Class
Jul 29, 2025
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When the False Moshiach Came to the Baal Shem Tov for Healing; When Unkelus Raised Titus, Baala, and Yeshu from the Grave This class was presented on Tuesday, 4 Av, 5785, July 29, 2025, Parshas Devarim, at a new location, The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. The class tells the story of Unkelus, who raised three people from the grave: Titus, Balaam, and Yeshu. What the Maharal and Reb Tzadok explain about the core of the Jewish soul, and how we must never confuse our blockages with our essence. We explain the downfall of Yeshu and Shabti Tzvi, and the incredible story of the false Messiah coming to the Baal Shem Tov for spiritual healing. We discuss how to view our struggling children and students who may be engulfed in confusion and pain. View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9740
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Why Do Some Rabbis Exaggerate or Invent Stories? Discovering the Bliss of Living With Our Deepest Truth - Vaeschanan Women's Class
Why Do Some Rabbis Exaggerate or Invent Stories? Discovering the Bliss of Living With Our Deepest Truth - Vaeschanan Women's Class
Aug 5, 2025
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Can You Communicate Without Defensiveness? The Incredible Lesson of Shimon Hamsoni and Rabbe Akiva This class was presented on Tuesday, 11 Av, 5785, August 5, 2025, Parshas Vaeschanan, at The Barn in Montebello, NY. There is a story in the Talmud, in which Shimon the Imsonite retracts his entire theory that the term "Es" indicates the inclusion of another person or item, due to a single verse in this week’s portion, “You shall fear -- Es -- the Lord your G-d.” How can we be in awe of anybody but G-d? Yet his student, Rabbi Akiva, rescues his teacher’s refuted theory. The obvious question is what did Rabbi Akiva discover which Shimon did not? Shimon could not entertain the notion of including anything in the commandment to fear G-d. For him, such a proposition would be blasphemy. Why did Rabbi Akiva, then, not have a problem of adding Torah scholars to the mitzvah of fearing G-d? How is it that for what Shimon was blasphemy was for Rabbi Akiva perfectly acceptable, and even a mitzvah?! You were selected to win the Nobel Prize for your contribution to physics. You received your tickets to Norway to attend the lavish ceremony. You were featured on the cover of Time magazine, and have been interviewed by hundreds of journals and networks. Minutes after you received the call that the Nobel Committee had chosen you from 40 possible candidates, you went from being an anonymous physicist spending the last 45 years in a laboratory to becoming a world-class scientist whose name will be immortalized in the annals of scientific innovation and discovery. You become a household name. The world is buzzing with your praise. And then… the unthinkable happens. Hours before you go to the airport to fly to Norway, you discover a subtle mistake in one of your 20,000 equations. It is a mistake that no eye has perceived and perhaps will not be perceived for many years. But it is a mistake. Your calculation is erroneous. You have refuted your discovery. You now have a choice to make. Will you allow the “small truth” to destroy your eternal glory? What would you do? It is such a story that the Talmud is addressing. If only we can internalize this type of integrity our lives can be transformed. View Source Sheets: http://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9744
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The Gift of Allowing Your Struggling Children to Crack You Open - Raising Challenging Children
The Gift of Allowing Your Struggling Children to Crack You Open - Raising Challenging Children
Aug 31, 2025
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My Love Will Be Stronger Than Your Defiance: What I Learnt From Rabbi Shimon Russell About Raising Children
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The Baal Shem Tov & Alter Rebbe: Opposite Approaches to Living in Flow? - Women's Chai Elul/RH Class
The Baal Shem Tov & Alter Rebbe: Opposite Approaches to Living in Flow? - Women's Chai Elul/RH Class
Sep 9, 2025
1:40:42
Elul & Rosh Hashanah Without Anxiety: Is Chassidus Really About Healing Trauma This class was presented on Tuesday, 16 Elul, 5785, September 9, 2025, Parshas Ki Savo, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9761
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"Ayeka:" Why Must You Hide from Me? The Internal hame that Destroys You - Women's Rosh Hashanah Class
"Ayeka:" Why Must You Hide from Me? The Internal hame that Destroys You - Women's Rosh Hashanah Class
Sep 16, 2025
1:32:52
Coronating the King: Bringing Hashem into the Mose Shameful, Lonely Parts of Your Being This class was presented on Tuesday, 23 Elul, 5785, September 16, 2025, Parshas Nitzavim, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9767
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Days of Love or Days of Trauma? - Lecture to Fresh Start Recovery Center with Q & A
Days of Love or Days of Trauma? - Lecture to Fresh Start Recovery Center with Q & A
Sep 28, 2025
1:38:24
Sunday, September 28, 8:30 pm ET Rabbi YY Jacobson presents for Fresh Start Alumni with Q&A on Sunday, 6 Tishrei, 5786, September 28, 2025. Fresh Start Retreat, their flagship program, Fresh Start Retreat, is a 7-day intensive retreat helping participants understand their past to create a brighter future. https://jewishfreshstart.com/home
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Why Do We Think That If Judaism Is Blissful It’s Inauthentic? - Women's Yom Kippur Class
Why Do We Think That If Judaism Is Blissful It’s Inauthentic? - Women's Yom Kippur Class
Sep 30, 2025
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Don’t Do Teshuvah Because You Hate Yourself; Do Teshuvah Because You Love Yourself This class was presented on Tuesday, 8 Tishrei, 5786, September 30, 2025, Parshas Ha'azinu, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9771
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What I Learnt from My Anxiety - Noach Women's Class
What I Learnt from My Anxiety - Noach Women's Class
Oct 21, 2025
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Noach Before Toldos: Showing Up for Our Children and the World from a Space of Internal Calm This class was presented on Tuesday, 29 Tishrei, 5786, October 21, 2025, Parshas Noach, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9781
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Tuesday Women's Class - Women's Lech Lecha Class
Tuesday Women's Class - Women's Lech Lecha Class
Oct 28, 2025
1:33:23
Tuesday, October 28, 9:30 am ET This class will be presented on Tuesday, 6 Cheshvan, 5786, October 28, 2025, Parshas Lech Lecha, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9784
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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
1:47:21
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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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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Tuesday Women's Class - Women's Vayetzei Class
Tuesday Women's Class - Women's Vayetzei Class
Nov 25, 2025
1:46:48
Tuesday, November 25, 9:30 am ET This class will be presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 5 Kislev, 5786, November 25, 2025, Parshas Vayetzei, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9817
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Tuesday Women's Class: And Yaakov Remained Alone: Facing Your Loneliness, Birthing Yourself - Women's Vayishlach Class
Tuesday Women's Class: And Yaakov Remained Alone: Facing Your Loneliness, Birthing Yourself - Women's Vayishlach Class
Dec 2, 2025
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Yaakov and Yisroel — The Two Faces of Life: Struggle, Pain and Bliss This class will be presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 12 Kislev, 5786, December 2, 2025, Parshas Vayishlach, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.
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The Collapse of the First Jewish Family: Toward a Life of Authenticity and Serenity - Women's Vayeshev Class
The Collapse of the First Jewish Family: Toward a Life of Authenticity and Serenity - Women's Vayeshev Class
Dec 9, 2025
1:34:05
Your Soul Craves Real Tranquility; That’s When Things Begin to Fall Apart This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 19 Kislev, 5786, December 9, 2025, Parshas Vayeshev, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. The class explores the reason for the name of the parsha, "Vayeishev," which means "settling down," when the entire portion records the collapse of the first Jewish family. And how can one grasp the words of the Midrash and Rashi that Yaakov was supposedly punished for craving to enjoy tranquility in his life? It seems so cruel. The class is based on an address by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, forty years ago, Shabbos Vayeishev 5746 (1985). We discover the meaning of authentic serenity and how to achieve it in life. Sometimes, when your life and family begin to unravel, healing has begun. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9827
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Has Judaism Been Hijacked by the Greeks? All Validation in the World Is Worthless When You Experience Your Own Spiritual Energy - Women's Chanukah Class
Has Judaism Been Hijacked by the Greeks? All Validation in the World Is Worthless When You Experience Your Own Spiritual Energy - Women's Chanukah Class
Dec 16, 2025
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Why the Chanukah Struggle Is Still Going On: Can I Choose Experience over Reason? This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 26 Kislev, 5786, December 16, 2025, Parshas Miketz, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.
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Recognizing the Tectonic Shift that Happened in My Psyche is the Genesis of Redemption - Women's 10 Teves Class
Recognizing the Tectonic Shift that Happened in My Psyche is the Genesis of Redemption - Women's 10 Teves Class
Dec 30, 2025
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Refusing to Live Behind Walls: When Jerusalem and My Soul Are Under Siege This class, explaining the historic story behind the fast of the 10th of Teves and its psychological relevance in our lives today, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 10 Teves, 5786, December 30, 2025, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9839
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"He Turned Here and There:" The Courage to Embrace Your Truth - Women's Shemos Class
"He Turned Here and There:" The Courage to Embrace Your Truth - Women's Shemos Class
Jan 6, 2026
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A Peek Into Moshe's Mind: The Day You Stop Living for Others and Go Into Flow with Your Own Energy This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, Parshas Shemos, 17 Teves, 5786, January 6, 2026, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9849
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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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Terumah Women's Class - Tuesday Women's Class
Terumah Women's Class - Tuesday Women's Class
Feb 17, 2026
1:40:50
Tuesday, February 17, 9:30 am ET This class will be presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 30 Shevat, 5786, February 17, 2026, Parshas Terumah, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9872
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Women's Vayikra/Purim/Pesach Class - The Secret Behind the Fall of Iran
Women's Vayikra/Purim/Pesach Class - The Secret Behind the Fall of Iran
Mar 17, 2026
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Hashem Didn't Make a Miracle in Iran. He Did Something Much Bigger This class, dissecting the war of America and Israel against Iran, which began on Feb 28, 2026, Shabbos Zochor, 11 Adar, 5786, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 28 Adar, 5786, March 17, 2026, Parshas Vayikra, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9879
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Women's Sefira Class - Surrender, Unblending, Sweetening: The Baal Shem Tov’s 3-Step Program to Authentic Living
Women's Sefira Class - Surrender, Unblending, Sweetening: The Baal Shem Tov’s 3-Step Program to Authentic Living
Apr 21, 2026
1:30:39
When to Trust Your Therapist: Three Vital Steps for Every Parent, Teacher, & Mentor This class, exploring the three phases of emotional healing according to the Baal Shem Tov, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 4 Iyar, 5786, April 21, 2026, Parshas Achrei - Kedoshim, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. How do you know when to trust the person giving you advice? How do you know to trust your own advice? Three steps we each need to engage in in our work of healing: Surrender, unblending, and sweetening. This is why Hashem tells the first Jew: Leave your earthiness and ego (surrender), your birth template (unblending), and your anger (sweetening). These are also the three stages in our annual calendar of Pesach (surredner), counting of the Omer (unblending), and Shavuos (sweetening). View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9905
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Women's Emor Class - Stone Him to Death? When We Allow Our Pain to Stone Our Hearts
Women's Emor Class - Stone Him to Death? When We Allow Our Pain to Stone Our Hearts
Apr 28, 2026
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The Story of the Blasphemer: You’re Not Guilty, But Cursing G-d/Reality Robs You of Your Inner Radiance This class, exploring the perplexing and disturbing story of the Blasphemer who was stoned to death, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, Parshas Emor, 11 Iyar, 5786, April 28, 2026, The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9911
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Women's Shavuos Class - Tuesday Women's Shavuos Class
Women's Shavuos Class - Tuesday Women's Shavuos Class
May 19, 2026
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Tuesday, May 19, 9:30amView Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9921
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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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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
33:53
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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The Role of Jewish Students Today
The Role of Jewish Students Today
Nov 5, 2023
9:34
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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Children United to Bring Light to Our People
Children United to Bring Light to Our People
Oct 19, 2023
2:25:54
Special Inspiring Children's Program with Rabbi YY Jacobson: Special Inspiring Children's Program with Rabbi YY Jacobson Live Q &A, Stories, Davening, and Learning Children,Text or WhatsApp your questions: (718) 977-5279
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The Hamas War: Clarity, Courage, Faith and Unity
The Hamas War: Clarity, Courage, Faith and Unity
Oct 15, 2023
2:30:03
Let's Get Real: Rabbi YY Jacobson, Eli Beer, & Dr. Akiva Perlman: We Are All Soldiers on the Front Lines United to Uplift the Morale of Our People. What is our Mission today? How can this happen? Why? Where do we go from here? Let's Get Real show with Coach Menachem featuring Rabbi YY Jacobson with Eli Beer, the head of United Hatzolah Live from Israel, will provide insights directly from the front lines.Additionally, Dr. Akiva Perlman will join to discuss pertinent issues.
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What to Do When Your Child Is Struggling
What to Do When Your Child Is Struggling
Jul 11, 2023
1:11:47
Keynote Lecture Kesher Nafshi: Rabbi YY Jacobson presented this keynote lecture at the Kesher Nafshi Shabbaton which was at the Raleigh hotel, in South Falsburg, NY, Friday27 Sivan, 5783,June 16, 2023. On June 9, 2023, four children were found in the Amazon jungle, after being stranded there for forty days following a plain crash. How did they survive the harrowing ordeal? Rabbi YY uses this story as a metaphor to explain how we need to help ourselves and our loved ones survive in our own jungles. We need parents who believe in us and will never give up the connection; we need to know what works and what is ineffective; we need to understand trauma and dissociation; and we must have support.
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Three Timeless Gifts of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Three Timeless Gifts of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Jun 21, 2023
42:05
Keynote at Hofstra University for Rebbes Yartzeit: On Thursday, 26 Sivan, 5783, June 15, 2023, Rabbi YY Jacobson delivered the keynote address at an evening of song and inspiration, in tribute to the 29th yahrtzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, on 3 Tamuz. The event, organized by the 40 Chabad Centers throughoutLong Island, took place at the John Aadams Playhouse, Hofstra University.
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Is the 'Chosen People' Idea Racist? Do Non-Jews Go to Heaven?
Is the 'Chosen People' Idea Racist? Do Non-Jews Go to Heaven?
Jun 6, 2023
1:01:34
Rabbi YY on Instagram Live with Rabbi Rapps: Rabbi YY Jacobson & Rabbi Rapps have a joint Instagram Live on Monday evening, 9 Sivan, 5783, May 29, 2023 exploring the topic about what the concept of Jewish choseness really means. @rabbiraps is a filmmaker, motivational speaker, the unofficial Tiktoker Rebbe as well as a Congregational Rabbi in Atlantic City NJ. With over 300,000 followers and millions of views, his daily videos inspire and educate through joy and humor. He can be followed@rabbiraps on YouTube, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, Linkdin, instagram
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This Will Change Your View on Money Forever
This Will Change Your View on Money Forever
Mar 10, 2023
55:16
Rabbi YY on Kosher Money Podcast: Think you know money? Think again. Rabbi YY will walk you through what money is and isn't, and open your mind in unbelievable ways in the process. Rabbi YY Jacobson on the Kosher Money Podcast by Living L'chaim
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The Trauma and Miracle of Russian Jewry
The Trauma and Miracle of Russian Jewry
May 28, 2023
48:05
Lecture to Philadelphia Russian Community: Rabbi YY Jacobson presented the keynote lecture at the dinner of Agudas Achim synagogue in Philadelphia, on Thursday 4 Shevat, 5783, January 26, 2023
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Addicts Can't Find Healing in Temporary Pleasures: The Deeper Truth
Addicts Can't Find Healing in Temporary Pleasures: The Deeper Truth
Feb 12, 2023
1:40:23
Speech at The Great Synagogue in Jerusalem: Are you or someone you love struggling with addiction? In this insightful video, we delve into the deeper truth behind substance abuse. Discover why some people turn to drugs or alcohol even though they know it will destroy them. Learn about the void that lies at the heart of their pain and why temporary pleasures can't bring them healing. This video will challenge your assumptions about addiction and offer a fresh perspective on the issue.
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Judaism & The Polyvagal Theory
Judaism & The Polyvagal Theory
Jan 24, 2023
1:26:53
Rabbi YY Interviews Dr. Stephen Porges: Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D. is a distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. He is a Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina. He served as president of the Society for Psychophysiological Research and the Federation of Associations in Behavioral & Brain Sciences and is a former recipient of a National Institute of Mental Health Research Scientist Development Award. He has published more than 400 peer-reviewed papers across several disciplines including anesthesiology, biomedical engineering, critical care medicine, ergonomics, exercise physiology, gerontology, neurology, neuroscience, obstetrics, pediatrics, psychiatry, psychology, psychometrics, space medicine, and substance abuse. In 1994 he proposed the Polyvagal Theory, a theory that linksthe mammalian autonomic nervous system to social behavior and emphasizes the importance of the physiological state in the expression of behavioral problems and psychiatric disorders. The theory is leading to innovative treatments based on insights into the mechanisms mediating symptoms observed in several behavioral, psychiatric, and physical disorders. He is the author of The Polyvagal Theory: Neurophysiological foundations of Emotions, Attachment, Communication, and Self-regulation (Norton, 2011), The Pocket Guide to the Polyvagal Theory: The Transformative Power of Feeling Safe, (Norton, 2017), co-editor of Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory: The Emergence of Polyvagal-Informed Therapies (Norton, 2018) and author of Polyvagal Safety: Attachment, Communication, Self-Regulation (Norton 2021). Dr. Porges is the creator of a music-based intervention, the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), which is used by therapists to improve social engagement, language processing, and state regulation, as well as to reduce hearing sensitivities. The Fresh Start Retreat is an intensive 7-day retreat designed for men and women who want to understand, process, and heal from unresolved trauma, neglect, and abuse. To learn more about Fresh Start Retreat Center please visit https://www.jewishfreshstart.com or call 248-301-9997
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Your Guide for Torah Education in 2023
Your Guide for Torah Education in 2023
Jan 16, 2023
1:03:00
Keynote at Mevakshei Hashem School Banquet: Rabbi YY Jacobson delivers the Keynote address at Mevakshei Hashem School Banquet on Monday night, 24 Teves, 5783, January 16, 2023 at The W Loft, Brooklyn, NY
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Speech about Marriage at "Emet"
Speech about Marriage at "Emet"
Jan 15, 2023
40:39
Speech about Marriage at "Emet"
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I Am the Queen Mummy
I Am the Queen Mummy
Oct 11, 2022
55:52
Lecture for "Just One Life": Lecture in Bergenfield, NJ at the home of Azi and Rachel Mandel for the organizationJustOneLife.orgon 25 Elul, 5782, September 21, 2022
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When Your Sins Become Holy
When Your Sins Become Holy
Sep 18, 2022
1:18:10
Lecture at Chabad of Aventura: Rabbi YY Jacobsonon the 10th of Elul, 5782, September 6, 2022, addressingChabad of Aventura, Florida.
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Embracing Marital Conflict
Embracing Marital Conflict
Aug 18, 2022
1:38:09
Marriage Workshop: Embracing Marital Conflict by Moshe Zev Lamm, LCSW
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An Age of Healing: The Life and Times of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
An Age of Healing: The Life and Times of the Lubavitcher Rebbe
Aug 14, 2022
1:24:51
Shifra Hendrie Interviews Rabbi YY Jacobson:
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When My Children Are Struggling
When My Children Are Struggling
Aug 4, 2022
1:19:55
Lecture to Mexico City Community: During this lecture to Mexico City Community for Twisted Parenting, learn new strategies which promote union and harmony in the family. Thursday, August 4, 2022, 10 pm ET.
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The Snake Oven & the Secret of Our Survival
The Snake Oven & the Secret of Our Survival
Aug 7, 2022
1:32:36
Tisha B'Av 5782 Lecture: Tisha B'Av History Lecture livein person at Ohr Chaim Shul, 18 Forshay Road,Tent 1.
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We Need to Train a New Generation of Leaders
We Need to Train a New Generation of Leaders
Jul 21, 2022
1:34:34
Lecture to Zurich Community: Rabbi YY Jacobson delivering a speech on Thursday evening, 22 Tammuz, 5782, July 21, 2022, to the Zurich Community, in Zurich,Switzerland
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Ground Breaking and Eye Opening Lectures Dont Just Happen
Ground Breaking and Eye Opening Lectures Dont Just Happen
Jul 6, 2022
2:03
RaiseThon.com/YY: Donate at:raisethon.com/yy
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What Happens After Death? Understanding the Soul
What Happens After Death? Understanding the Soul
Jun 26, 2022
1:04:59
Rabbi YY on "The Wildescast" Podcast: Rabbi YY was featured on "The Wildescast" podcast, hosted by Rabbi Mark Wildes, on Tuesday, 22 Sivan, 5782, June 21, 2022
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Rebranding G-d
Rebranding G-d
Jul 1, 2022
1:45:05
Shifra Hendrie Interviews Rabbi YY Jacobson: Rabbi YY Jacobson with Shifra Chana Hendrie discussion at the Geulah Summit To see their other programs etc. go to:Geulah Summit
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Our Struggling Children Help Us Reinvent Ourselves
Our Struggling Children Help Us Reinvent Ourselves
May 10, 2022
1:19:23
Keynote Lecture Kesher Nafshi: 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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Raising Children with Special Needs, with Q & A
Raising Children with Special Needs, with Q & A
May 4, 2022
1:16:48
Lecture to Parents of Special Children: This lecture by Rabbi YY Jacobson followed by Q & A, was organized bythe"Nishmoseni Hotline" (718-759-1111), and was presented to parents about raising children with special needs, on 3 Iyar, 5782, May 4, 2022.
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If I Am Full of Shame, I Cant Be Here for My Struggling Kids
If I Am Full of Shame, I Cant Be Here for My Struggling Kids
Apr 10, 2022
1:04:46
Lecture to South Africa Community: Lecture to South African Community Wednesday,March 30, 2022.
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Celebrating Our Holidays While Struggling with Infertility
Celebrating Our Holidays While Struggling with Infertility
Apr 10, 2022
1:33:28
Lecture for A-Time : A Time invites couples experiencing infertility to join us for our upcoming pre-Pesach Zoom and Teleconference featuring Rabbi YY Jacobson on Sunday, April 10th, 9:00 pm.
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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
Lecture South Florida: Tribute to the 120th Birthday of the Lubavitcher Rebbe: 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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Basics of Emunah #36: Can a Rational Person Believe in Resurrection?
Basics of Emunah #36: Can a Rational Person Believe in Resurrection?
Mar 28, 2022
1:05:07
The Emunah Series/Lecture to South Africa: Do Jews Believe In Resurrection? What Will It Look Like? A zoom lecture for the Jewish community of South Africa, Monday, 25 Adar II, 5782, March 28, 2022.
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Hadran by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Mesechta Kinim: The Secret of Jewish History
Hadran by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Mesechta Kinim: The Secret of Jewish History
Mar 30, 2022
2:29:18
Likkutei Sichos Tazria: Rabbi Jacobsongivinga text-based class on Likkutei Sichos volume 17, Parshas Tazria, Sicha 2. AHadran by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Mesechta Kinim.
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Queen Esther, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, & the Jewish Heroes in Ukraine
Queen Esther, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, & the Jewish Heroes in Ukraine
Mar 10, 2022
47:58
Keynote at Banquet of Lubavitcher Yeshiva: Lecture at banquet of Lubavitch Yeshiva onMotzei Shabbos Vayikra, 9 Adar II, 5782, March 12,the 82nd anniversary since the arrival of the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe to the United States on 9 adar II, 5700, March19, 1940
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War in Ukraine: Being Calm in an Uncertain World
War in Ukraine: Being Calm in an Uncertain World
Feb 27, 2022
1:00:30
Lecture to Chigwell & Hainault Synagogues, London: Rabbi YY Jacobson addressed aseminar about the Road to Recovery for the Chigwell & Hainault Synagogues, London, on Sunday, 26 Adar I, 5782, February 27, 2022
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The Journey of a Soul In Life & Afterlife
The Journey of a Soul In Life & Afterlife
Feb 10, 2022
51:56
Zoom with South African Community: What Is a Soul? What Happens to It After Demise? A zoom lecture for the Jewish community of South Africa, Thursday, 9Adar I, 5782, February 10, 2022.
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Hadran by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Mesechta Chagigah
Hadran by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Mesechta Chagigah
Feb 3, 2022
2:05:28
Siyum Chagigah/Likkutei Sichos Terumah: Hadran by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Mesechta Chagigah. A text-based class in Likkutei Sichos Parshas Terumah,A Journey into the world of Hillel and Shammai
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Raising Special Children: Respecting Your Boundaries
Raising Special Children: Respecting Your Boundaries
Jan 17, 2022
33:49
Nishmoseinu Lecture for Parents of Special Children #1: Rabbi YY Jacobson gives a lecture for Nishmaseinu organization,helping parents with special children.