Popular Shows by Rabbi YY Jacobson הרב יוסף יצחק יעקבסון
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Its Not the Trauma or the Sin; Its the Shame that Destroys
Its Not the Trauma or the Sin; Its the Shame that Destroys
Jan 25, 2022
1:38:29
Women's Mishpatim Class: This weekly women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Mishpatim, 23 Shevat, 5782, January 25, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Yisro Vs. Moshe: Judaism Without Elitism
Yisro Vs. Moshe: Judaism Without Elitism
Jan 18, 2022
1:21:45
Women's Yisro Class: This weekly women's class by Rabbi YY Jacobson waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Yisro, 16 Shevat, 5782, January 18, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Four Responses to Trauma: Resignation, Disconnect, War, and Paralysis.
Four Responses to Trauma: Resignation, Disconnect, War, and Paralysis.
Jan 11, 2022
1:34:40
Women's Beshalach Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Beshalach, 9 Shevat, 5782, January 11, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Do I Have Free Choice? It Depends
Do I Have Free Choice? It Depends
Jan 4, 2022
1:47:45
Women's Bo Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Bo, 2 Shevat, 5782, January 4, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Hes Not Defiant; Hes Just Thirsty. Dont Blame; Just Be Curious
Hes Not Defiant; Hes Just Thirsty. Dont Blame; Just Be Curious
Dec 21, 2021
1:08:15
Women's Shemos Class: This weekly women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Shemos, 17 Teves, 5782, December 21, 2021, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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The 10th of Teves: The Day That Changed Jewish History
The 10th of Teves: The Day That Changed Jewish History
Dec 14, 2021
1:06:08
Womens Asarah BTeves class: This weekly women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayechi, 10 Teves, 5782, December 14, 2021, at his home in Monsey, NY.
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What Yosef Taught His Brothers About Guilt & Anguish
What Yosef Taught His Brothers About Guilt & Anguish
Dec 7, 2021
1:48:28
Vayigash Women's Class: This weekly women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayigash, 3 Teves, 5782, December 7, 2021, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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To See the Hidden Light
To See the Hidden Light
Nov 30, 2021
1:18:44
Women's Chanukah Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Miketz, 26 Kislev, 5782, November 30, 2021, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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The Oak of Grief: The Untold Story of Rivkahs Wet Nurse
The Oak of Grief: The Untold Story of Rivkahs Wet Nurse
Nov 16, 2021
1:40:39
Women's Vayishlach Class: She is one of the most anonymous figures in the Torah, yet the Torah dedicates space in Vayishlach to discuss her death, burial, and the tears following her passing. This is Rivkah's wet nurse, Devorah. But who was she? Why is she important to our story? Why did everyone grieve her death? As it turns out, she shaped the future of the Jewish people and the destiny of history. According to the sages, Devorah the prophetess led and taught the Jewish people ather burial plot, and she was also a reincarnation of Tamar. All of these details come together to create one of the most remarkable reflections on the timeless role of the Jewish woman in history, from then to this very day. Rabbi YY Jacobson unravels the mystery of one of the mostanonymous figures in the Torah, Rivkah's wet nurse, Devorah, bringing to life a narrative of profound emotion, courage, resilience, and faith, still carried on by our mothers and daughters. This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayishlach, 12 Kislev, 5782, November 16, 2021, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Sometimes, We Hate that Which We Need Most
Sometimes, We Hate that Which We Need Most
Nov 9, 2021
1:41:18
Vayetzei Women's Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayetzei, 5 Kislev, 5782, November 9, 2021, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Why Did Christianity Turn a Jew into a Deity?
Why Did Christianity Turn a Jew into a Deity?
Nov 2, 2021
1:28:12
Women's Toldos Class: This weekly women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Toldos, 27 Cheshvan, 5782, November 2, 2021, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The class explores a fascinating commentary by the Italian Rabbi, Doctor and Kabalist, Reb Moshe David Vali (1697-1777) how Yitzchak's words to Eisav "you shall worship your brother" intimates the future religion of Christianity, choosing a Jew as the son of G-d, and is a sign for the times of Moshiach when the Divinity of each Jew will emerge in its full splendor. The class discusses and explained the very delicate topic of the strange fact that Judaism attributes the name of G-d to certain human beings. How can we explain this? And what does this teach us about our lives today?
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The Abraham Accords: A Biblical Perspective
The Abraham Accords: A Biblical Perspective
Oct 26, 2021
1:34:12
Chayei Sarah Women's Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Chayei Sarah, 20 Cheshvan, 5782, October 26, 2021, live at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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How to Be a Host
How to Be a Host
Oct 19, 2021
1:11:41
Women's Class Parshas Vayera: This weekly women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayera, 13 Cheshvan, 5782, October 19, 2021, live at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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The Teshuvah of Our Generation
The Teshuvah of Our Generation
Sep 14, 2021
1:18:31
Yom Kippur Women's Class: This weekly women's class waspresented on Tuesday Parshas Ha'azinu, 8 Tishrei, 5781, September 14, 2021, live at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
315
How Can Davening Change Hashems Will?
How Can Davening Change Hashems Will?
Aug 31, 2021
1:18:02
Rosh Hashanah Women's Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Nitzavim, 23 Elul, 5781, August 31, 2021, live at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
316
My Light, My Salvation, and My Strength
My Light, My Salvation, and My Strength
Aug 24, 2021
1:12:01
Elul Women's Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Ki Savo, 16 Elul, 5781, August 24, 2021, live at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Does Hashem Hate Us?
Does Hashem Hate Us?
Jul 13, 2021
1:33:26
Parshas Devarim/Tisha B'Av Women's Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Devarim, 4 Av, 5781, July 13, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
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How Do I Become Aware of My Self-Sabotage?
How Do I Become Aware of My Self-Sabotage?
Jul 6, 2021
1:13:34
Women's Class/Sfas Emes Matos: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Matos-Maasei, 26 Tammuz, 5781, July 6, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
319
When the Lubavitcher Rebbe Spoke about Not Giving up on Souls Buried in Rubble
When the Lubavitcher Rebbe Spoke about Not Giving up on Souls Buried in Rubble
Jun 29, 2021
1:34:25
Surfside Tower Collapse/Tuesday Women's Class: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Pinchas, 19 Tammuz, 5781, June 29, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY. It happened 88 years ago, in 1932. The Lubavitcher Rebbe came from Berlin to Riga to spend Sukkos with his father-in-law, the sixth Chabad Rebbe. On Chol Hamoed, the Rebbe farbrenged all night in the Sukkah of the yeshiva. But nobody ever had a record of the words. After the Rebbe's passing in 1994, his personal journals were discovered and published as the "Reshimos." There they found the Rebbes transcript of that 1932 address, a major part of it dealing with the Torah laws about searching for people trapped in the rubble of a collapsed building. As the Mishna states (Yuma 83a), we never give up hope and never stop searching for anyone who might be alive. The Rebbe spent a few hours analyzing all the details of this halacha (which will be studied in the Daf Yomi this week), and then explaining it from an emotional and spiritual perspective, applying these laws to people living in a chaotic N What does it mean that a person is emotionally trapped under a collapsed building? How do we extract them? Do we ever give up? What are the signs of life we are looking for? Was the rebbe perhaps also addressing what would become his mission following the greatest catastrophe in Jewish history?
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The Dream Shall Never Die
The Dream Shall Never Die
Jun 8, 2021
1:20:36
Women's Class Korach: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Korach, 28 Sivan, 5781, June 8, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
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If You Believe You Can't, You Really Can't
If You Believe You Can't, You Really Can't
Jun 1, 2021
1:04:55
Women's Class Shlach: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Shlach, 21 Sivan, 5781, June 1, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY. How do we understandMoshe's strange argument to Hashem:Dont kill Your children because of what the neighbors will say?! And why didnt repentance work after the story of the spies? The class is based on Sefas Emes and a talk by the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Perhaps G-d was not punishing the Jews, only help them confront their reality.
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Cuddled in My Mother's Arms
Cuddled in My Mother's Arms
May 25, 2021
1:03:05
Women's Class Behaaloscha: This weekly women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Behaaloscha, 14 Sivan, 5781, May 25, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
323
7 Teachings of the Baal Shem Tov
7 Teachings of the Baal Shem Tov
May 11, 2021
1:46:27
Shavuos Women's Class: This weekly women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Bamidbar, 29 Iyar, 5781, May 11, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
324
Where Was G-d in Meron?
Where Was G-d in Meron?
May 4, 2021
2:02:31
Women's Class with Q & A on Meron Tragedy: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Behar-Bechukosai, 22 Iyar, 5781, May 4, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
325
Getting Divorced? Throw a Party
Getting Divorced? Throw a Party
Apr 27, 2021
1:49:27
Women's Class Lag Baomer : This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Emor, 15 Iyar, 5781, April 27, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
326
Stop Calling (a Part of) Yourself Evil
Stop Calling (a Part of) Yourself Evil
Apr 13, 2021
1:32:38
Women's Class: Sefas Emes Tazria-Metzora: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Tazria/Metzorah, 1 Iyar, 5781, April 13, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
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Why Are We So Anxious by the Seder (And How to Repair It)
Why Are We So Anxious by the Seder (And How to Repair It)
Mar 23, 2021
1:23:47
Women's Class Pesach: This weekly women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Tzav, 10 Nisan, 5781, March 23, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
328
Four Pillars of Education
Four Pillars of Education
Mar 9, 2021
1:06:54
Women's Class Vayakhel: This weekly women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayakhel/Pekudei, 25 Adar, 5781, March 9, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
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Nothing More Whole Than a Broken Heart: Why Moshe Broke the Tablets
Nothing More Whole Than a Broken Heart: Why Moshe Broke the Tablets
Mar 2, 2021
1:20:05
Women's Class Ki Sisa: This weekly women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Ki Sisa, 18 Adar, 5781, March 2, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
330
What We Do for Love
What We Do for Love
Feb 23, 2021
1:23:38
Purim Baal HaTanya Maamar: This weekly women's class will bepresented on Tuesday, Parshas Tetzaveh, 11 Adar, 5781, February 23, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
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You Can Find G-d In Every Desire
You Can Find G-d In Every Desire
Feb 16, 2021
1:17:38
Women's Class - Sefas Emes/Terumah: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Terumah, 4 Adar, 5781, February 16, 2021, live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
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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.
334
To Live With the Divine Is to Live in the Now
To Live With the Divine Is to Live in the Now
Jan 19, 2021
1:19:13
Women's Class -- Sefas Emes Bo: This weekly women's classwas presented on Tuesday, Parshas Bo, 6 Shevat, 5781, January 19, 2021, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
335
If You'd Only Know Who You Are
If You'd Only Know Who You Are
Jan 12, 2021
1:48:21
Women's Class Sefas Emes Va'era: This weekly women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vaera, 28Tevet, 5781, January 12, 2021, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
336
Three Signs to Confront Moshe's Three Fears
Three Signs to Confront Moshe's Three Fears
Jan 5, 2021
43:52
Women's Shemos Class: This weekly women's classwaspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Shemos, 21Tevet, 5781, January 5, 2021, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.
337
How to Forgive
How to Forgive
Dec 29, 2020
1:30:20
Women's Vayechi Class: This weekly women's classwaspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayechi, 14 Tevet, 5781, December 29, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY. After Jacobs death, Joseph says to his brothers, fearful of his revenge: Dont 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 Josephs 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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Q & A on Dealing with Pain and Grief
Q & A on Dealing with Pain and Grief
Dec 8, 2020
58:03
Women's Chanukah Class - Q & A: This is the Q& Asegment at the conclusion of Rabbi YY'swomen's Chanukah class. The class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayeshev, 22 Kislev, 5781, December 8, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
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Stop Trying to Understand Your Life
Stop Trying to Understand Your Life
Dec 8, 2020
50:03
Women's Chanukah Class: This weekly women's classwaspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayeshev, 22 Kislev, 5781, December 8, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
340
When I Discovered Who Runs the World
When I Discovered Who Runs the World
Dec 1, 2020
1:30:58
Vayishlach Women's Class: This weekly women's classwas presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayishlach, 15 Kislev, 5781, December 1, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
341
When G-d Does Not Want You to Be Frum
When G-d Does Not Want You to Be Frum
Nov 24, 2020
49:52
Vayetzei Women's Class: This women's classwas presented on TuesdayParshas Vayetzei, 8Kislev, 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 17, 2020
1:13:26
Toldos Women's Class: This women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Toldos, 1 Kislev, 5781, November17, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY Why would you name a child Yaakov because he is holding on to his brothers 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 Yitzchaks 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 10, 2020
1:03:31
Women's Chayei Sarah 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 Sarahs 127 years to Esthers queenship over 127 provinces? And why did Rabbi Akiva choose this insightfrom all the ideas he could have sharedas the way of waking up his audience? This women's class was presented on Tuesday Parshas Chayei Sarah, 23Cheshvan, 5781, November10, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
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Revolutzye!!!
Revolutzye!!!
Aug 11, 2020
53:58
Women's Re'eh Class: This women's class was presented on Tuesday Parshas Reah, 21Av, 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
Aug 4, 2020
1:10:48
Women's Eikev Class: This women's class waspresented on Tuesday Parshas Eikev, 14Av, 5780, August4, 2020, streaming live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's homein Monsey, NY
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How Do We Cultivate a Geulah-Mindset?
How Do We Cultivate a Geulah-Mindset?
Jul 28, 2020
1:30:22
Nine Days Women's Class: Rabbi YY Jacobson presented aclass in honor of the nine-days. Streaming live 11:00am EST onTuesday, 7 Av, 5780, July 28, 2020.
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You Never Ever Disown a Child
You Never Ever Disown a Child
Jul 21, 2020
1:04:08
Devarim Women's Class: This women's class was presented on Tuesday Parshas Devarim, 29 Tammuz, 5780, July21, 2020, streaming live from Rabbi Jacobson's homein Monsey, NY
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How My Grandmother Died
How My Grandmother Died
Jul 14, 2020
1:26:50
Maasei Women's Class: The women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Matos-Masei, 22Tammuz, 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 7, 2020
1:22:22
Pinchas Women's Class: The women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Pinchas, 15Tammuz, 5780, July 7, 2020, streaming live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
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Did Yiftach Suffer from PTSD?
Did Yiftach Suffer from PTSD?
Jun 30, 2020
1:17:49
Chukas Women's Class: The women's class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Chukas-Balak, 8Tammuz, 5780, June 30, 2020, streaming live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY
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Yosefs Evolution: The Day You Let Go, You Can Begin to Live
Yosefs Evolution: The Day You Let Go, You Can Begin to Live
Dec 5, 2023
1:54:05
Women's Vayeishev Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayeshev, 22 Kislev, 5784, December 5, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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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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My Thoughts Go Everywhere, But My Self Remains Anchored
My Thoughts Go Everywhere, But My Self Remains Anchored
Dec 26, 2023
1:31:11
Vayechi Women's Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayechi, 14 Tevet, 5784, December 26, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. On his deathbed Jacob speaks to Joseph: A charming son is Joseph, a son charming to the eye; the women strode along to see him. They made his life bitter and they quarreled with him; archers despised him. Rashi explains: The women of Egypt strode out on the wall to gaze upon his beauty." What is Jacob trying to bring out? Literally, that Josephs beauty was dazzling. Not only was he appealing to any eye that saw him, but even the Egyptian women were enthralled by his figure. They ascended the walls and fortresses of Egypt to be able to gaze at him. But why is thisrelevant on the deathbed of Jacob? For this we have to understand what was at the root of this conflict in the first family of Israel? Could it be that a multicolored coat or a favorite sons share of his fathers affections should generate such profound strife? Something deeper was at stake. Joseph and Judah embodied two divergent worldviews. They possessed different approaches on the meaning of Judaism, which was just beginning to bud, and how we achieve a state of transcendent oneness. There is a remarkable law in Talmud: While when the Temple existed in Jerusalem you can only eat the meat of the sacrifices within the Jerusalem walls, when the Tabernacle stood in Shilo, in Josephs territory, you can eat the meat of the offerings as far as the eye could behold the Tabernacle. This law captures the magic and revolution of Joseph which we must emulate today. We explore the unique role of women in gazing at Joseph, and the power of the woman to reveal Divine oneness within the material fragmented reality. The class explains how our daily lives must integrate the visions of Judah and Joseph, so that even as our thoughts can pull us in all directions, we remain anchored in the "solar core."
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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
1:31:24
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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Our Soldiers Are the Holiest of the Holy
Our Soldiers Are the Holiest of the Holy
Dec 30, 2023
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Interview on "Headlines": Is Hakaras Hatov a halachic requirement, or just a nice thing to do? Do we just feel gratitude, or do we need to say thank you or more? Historically, did the Gedolim show Hakaras Hatov towards the soldiers of the IDF? Why have a few Roshei Yeshiva said they are concerned about showing gratitude? If Torah learning protects, why does Israel need an army? Does the Israeli army enable those in Yeshiva to learn? Do those learning in Yeshiva enable the army to have military success? Rabbi YY Jacobson addresses these questions on the Halacha Headlines podcast Hosted by Rabbi Ari Wasserman, on Motzei Shabbos Parshas Vayechi, 18Teves. 5784, Dec. 30, 2023 This is an excerpt ofthepodcast. The full podcast also includesRabbi Dovid Gottlieb Rabbi in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Director of Tzalashhttps://tzalash.org/ & Rabbi Doniel Haymann Rosh Kollel, author of Hakaras Hatov LHalachawith Rabbi Joshua Friedman founded of Israel Selecthttps://thechesedfund.com/israelselect/tefillin?aff=WA& Clip from Rabbi Baruch Rosenblum educator, author, and popular magid shiur. To listen to full episode:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/halacha-headlines/id1048703487
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Should All Jews Make Aliyah to Israel Now?
Should All Jews Make Aliyah to Israel Now?
Jan 8, 2024
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Podcast about Hamas-Israel War: The "My Israel Narrative Podcast" Interviews Rabbi YY About Hamas Israel War on Dec 25, 2023, 13 Teves, 5784 For theChannel:https://www.youtube.com/@myisraelnarrative
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The Horrific Behavior of Neturei Karta
The Horrific Behavior of Neturei Karta
Jan 9, 2024
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Rabbi YY on "Talkline With Zev Brenner": An excerpt of Talkline With Zev Brenner- Are Neturei Karta Jews? Rabbi YY Jacobson& Jake Turx Senior White House correspondent of Ami Magazine discuss and debate how we should relate to the small number of members of our community that belong to the anti-Israel group that supports Hamas and other enemies of the Jewish people.
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The Night Before Redemption, We Needed to Confront One Final Demon
The Night Before Redemption, We Needed to Confront One Final Demon
Jan 16, 2024
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Bo Women's Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Shemos, 6 Shvat, 5784, January 16, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Crme De La Crme: The Brisker Rav on Israeli Soldiers
Crme De La Crme: The Brisker Rav on Israeli Soldiers
Jan 23, 2024
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Beshalach Women's Class/ Israel-Hamas War: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Beshalach, 13 Shvat, 5784, January 23, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Why You Should Be a Proud Jew Today: Crash Course on Jewish History
Why You Should Be a Proud Jew Today: Crash Course on Jewish History
Jan 30, 2024
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Yisro Women's Class/ Israel-Hamas War: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Yisro, 20 Shvat, 5784, January 30, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Why Do I Crave Compliments? Why Does My Ego Require Constant Resuscitation?
Why Do I Crave Compliments? Why Does My Ego Require Constant Resuscitation?
Feb 6, 2024
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Women's Mishpatim Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Mishpatim, 27 Shvat, 5784, February 6, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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The Mechanism of Bliss: How Pleasure Works
The Mechanism of Bliss: How Pleasure Works
Feb 20, 2024
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Adar/Purim Katan Women's Class/Joy: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Tetzaveh, 11Adar I, 5784, February 20, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Grant Yourself Recognition for Your Accomplishments
Grant Yourself Recognition for Your Accomplishments
Feb 27, 2024
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Women's Ki Sisa Class: This Women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Ki Sisa, 18 Adar I, 5784, February 27, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. In the conversation between Hashem and Moshe after the sin of the Golden Calf, G-d says something shocking: On the day I make an accounting, I will bring their sin to account against them. G-d, it seems, is telling Moses He will never forget this sin. And whenever He is going to make an accounting, this sin will be included in the package. This is deeply enigmatic. It is one of the foundations of Judaism that Teshuvah, repentance, atones for all sins and wipes them away completely. Every Yom Kippur, we declare that Hashem removes our sins every year again. No matter how many times we commit a sin, if we repent, we are forgiven. Teshuvah removes all guilt. Its over. Yet here we are told that G-d will never let go of this transgression? The most marvelous answer was presented by the famed Chassidic master and one of the greatest lovers of Israel, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchov (1740-1809). In a daring interpretation, classic to the Chassidic approach toward Judaism, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak becomes the great advocate for the Jewish people, as he always was. The class explores two models of education, one based on outer behavior and control, and the other one on connection and trust, and developing an internal relationship which allows a child to feel understood and empowered. We focus on the need to appreciate our successes, not only our failures.
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The Last Lecture of the Lubavitcher Rebbe: The Path to Love
The Last Lecture of the Lubavitcher Rebbe: The Path to Love
Mar 5, 2024
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Parshas Shekalim Women's Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayakhel, Parshas Shekalim, 25Adar I, 5784, March 5, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This Sabbath, Jews the world over will read, in addition to the weekly Torah portion, an extra Torah portion, known as Parshas Shekalim, or the "portion of the coins." This section of the Torah records the mitzvah incumbent upon the people of Israel, to make a yearly contribution of a half shekel to cover the cost of all communal Temple offerings. A shekel was a specific weight of silver (about 16 grams) that was the standard coinage used by the Jews in the desert. The Jewish people were instructed to contribute a half-shekel coin, which was a silver coin weighing about 8grams, to the Temple. The Torah is extremely particular about the amount of the contribution: "The wealthy shall not increase and the destitute shall not decrease from half a shekel." I do not think there was ever again in Jewish history an appeal made setting a limit to the contributions of the rich! What is baffling about this mitzvahis the Torah's insistence that the contribution consist of a half-coin, rather than a whole, complete coin. Why would G-d instruct the Jewish people to give a contribution that is not complete? Especially considering that the Torah demands all elements connected to the Temple service be as complete and perfect as possible. In his final address, two days before he suffered a stroke, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, presented a profound explanation. This was Shabbos Vayakhel, 25 Adar I, 5752 (1992). It explored the question if a human being in his deepest placeis a lonely creature, struggling with a mysterious and complex self in a way that nobody else can really understand or appreciate? Many philosophical and spiritual disciplines eloquently describe the sense of solitariness that comes hand in hand with one's journey into the inner chambers of the self. The deeper you go, the lonelier you become.But the Rebbe presented a very different view, one which helps teach us how to live with love and joy, despite the pain and disappointment.
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Struggling With Faith During Difficult Times
Struggling With Faith During Difficult Times
Mar 11, 2024
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Rabbi YY with Chanie Apfelbaum: This was an instagram live conversation between Chanie Apfelbaum (@busyinbrooklyn) & Rabbi YY Jacobson (@yyjacobson) aboutStruggling with Faith through difficult times. This took place on Sunday23Adar I, 5784, March 3, 2024.
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When Rabah Slaughtered the Ego of Reb Zeira
When Rabah Slaughtered the Ego of Reb Zeira
Mar 12, 2024
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Women's Purim Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Pekudei,25Adar I, 5784, March 12, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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How Queen Esthers Banner of Pride Can Transform Every Victims Narrative
How Queen Esthers Banner of Pride Can Transform Every Victims Narrative
Mar 19, 2024
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Purim Women's Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayikra, 9Adar II, 5784, March 19, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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How You Can Use Your Darkness to Light up the World
How You Can Use Your Darkness to Light up the World
Mar 26, 2024
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Women's Class: This class will be presented on Tuesday, Parshas Tzav, 16Adar II, 5784, March 26, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
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Confroting the Mental Health Stigma
Confroting the Mental Health Stigma
Mar 17, 2024
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Lecture for Avnei Chein, Israel: This lecture, followqed by Q and A, was presentedfor Avnei Chein, Israel, was presented on Sunday, 7 Adar II, 5784, March 17, 2024
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Can You Be Grateful for Each of Your Four Children? Can You Listen to the 4 Children Inside of You?
Can You Be Grateful for Each of Your Four Children? Can You Listen to the 4 Children Inside of You?
Apr 9, 2024
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Women's Pesach Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Tazria, 1Nissan, 5784, April 9, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. Who are the four children of the Haggadah? Whats this great hullabaloo about them? Why four and not five, six, or ten? Why are they central to our Passover experience? What are their questions, and why are these questions so important? The premise to answering these questions is that the four children are not external to us; they are within each of us: Within each of our hearts, there are four children who ask four distinct questions. What are four bigquestions on Judaism? 1) The strange laws that we simply cannot wrap our brains ahead. 2) How can small people believe that G-d cares about their lives and actions, especially in a painful and scary universe? 3) I lead my own life and define my destiny; I dont need G-d. 4) I dont care. The Haggadah addresses each of these four powerful questions, with which each of us struggles in one way or another. Erev Pesach in Bergen Belzen. The Bloshever Rebbe sacrificed his life to obtain matzah. But when the Nazis discovered the matzah bakery, all was gone besides a few matzos. He decided the elderly would get them. Until a woman's voice was heard: Binaranu ubezkananu, the youth must come first.
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Dating: Interactive Workshop for Young Women
Dating: Interactive Workshop for Young Women
Apr 16, 2021
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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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A Conversation on Trauma, Addiction, Infidelity, and Loneliness
A Conversation on Trauma, Addiction, Infidelity, and Loneliness
Feb 11, 2023
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Featured Lectures: Part One of a Three-Part Series with Rabbi YY Jacobson and Eli Nash discussing addiction, abuse, psychedelics, homosexuality, and more.
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When You’re Dysregulated, You Can’t Regulate Your Children
When You’re Dysregulated, You Can’t Regulate Your Children
Nov 16, 2023
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Featured Lectures: 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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Giving People the Dignity of Creating Their Own Future
Giving People the Dignity of Creating Their Own Future
May 6, 2022
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Featured Lectures: This lecture was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson to Achim Global supporters, on Monday, Parshas Behar, 8 Iyar, 5782, May 9, 2022. Achim Global is an Israel-based organization, helping religious Jews begin and develop successful businesses. Want to get involved? Follow the link <a href="https://bit.ly/achimpartner">Achim Partner</a>
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Super Bowl 2021 -- HALFTIME FOR TORAH
Super Bowl 2021 -- HALFTIME FOR TORAH
Feb 4, 2021
35:36
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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Creating Light Out of Darkness
Creating Light Out of Darkness
Dec 9, 2020
1:14:29
Featured Lectures: Creating Light Out of Darkness
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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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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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Hadran by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Mesechta Eiruvin #1
Hadran by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Mesechta Eiruvin #1
Nov 20, 2020
1:16:25
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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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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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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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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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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Did Yiftach Suffer from PTSD?
Did Yiftach Suffer from PTSD?
Jun 28, 2020
1:17:49
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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The Path to Greatness Leads Through Pettiness
The Path to Greatness Leads Through Pettiness
Jul 4, 2020
1:22:22
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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How My Grandmother Died
How My Grandmother Died
Jul 13, 2020
1:26:50
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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You Never Ever Disown a Child
You Never Ever Disown a Child
Jul 19, 2020
1:04:08
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 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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Five Steps to Self-Destruction
Five Steps to Self-Destruction
Jul 26, 2020
1:10:48
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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Revolutzye!!!
Revolutzye!!!
Aug 9, 2020
53:58
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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How Do You Wake up Your Students from Sleep?
How Do You Wake up Your Students from Sleep?
Nov 4, 2020
1:03:31
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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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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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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When I Discovered Who Runs the World
When I Discovered Who Runs the World
Nov 25, 2020
1:30:58
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