Featured Lectures by Rabbi YY Jacobson

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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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Sometimes You Got to Be a Thief

Mar 7, 2021

55:52

Featured Lectures: Lecture to the South African Community

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How Dare We Use the Torah to Abuse Women?!

Apr 28, 2021

49:34

Featured Lectures: This lecture, a "Chazaq" Pre-Shavuos event, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday evening, 28 Iyar, 5781, May 11, 2021.

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The Secret of Jewish Resilience

Jun 19, 2021

59:20

Featured Lectures: This zoom lecture to the South Africa Jewish Community, organized by the Arch and the Base, was presented on Wednesday Parshas Balak, 13 Tamuz 5781, June 23, 2021.

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Can I Change Me?

Oct 29, 2021

1:08:28

Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobson addressed the South African community via zoom, on Thursday  29 Cheshvon, 5782, November 4, 2021.

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Why Are So Many Teenagers Struggling in Today's Generation?

Dec 15, 2021

3:03:22

Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobson & Rabbi Shimon Russell, LCSW, discussing and taking questions on zoom, regarding: Why Are So Many Teenagers Struggling in Today's Generation? What We Can Do to Help Them? Episode #83 of "Let's Get Real with Coach Menachem," with Rabbi Menachem Berenfeld, Life Coach, moderated by Asher Parnes.

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Many Leaders Create Books; Some of Them Also Create People

Apr 6, 2022

50:06

Featured Lectures: Rabbi YY Jacobson presented the keynote address at a mega-gathering celebrating the 120th anniversary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, 11 Nissan 1902-2022.

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Giving People the Dignity of Creating Their Own Future

May 6, 2022

46:49

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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When You’re Dysregulated, You Can’t Regulate Your Children

Nov 16, 2023

1:29:23

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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A Conversation on Trauma, Addiction, Infidelity, and Loneliness

Feb 11, 2023

2:20:19

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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Dating: Interactive Workshop for Young Women

Apr 16, 2021

1:54:25

Featured Lectures: Part 3 of a 3 part series with Rabbi YY Jacobson on dating and choosing your spouse. This one focused on young women in coutship. This series is part of the "Let's Get Real" live interactive conferences with life coach Menachem Berenfeld and Asher Parnes. It took place on Thursday, 10 Iyar, 5781, April 22, 2021.

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Confroting the Mental Health Stigma

Mar 17, 2024

1:23:11

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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Struggling With Faith During Difficult Times

Mar 11, 2024

1:16:21

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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The Horrific Behavior of Neturei Karta

Jan 9, 2024

29:27

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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Should All Jews Make Aliyah to Israel Now?

Jan 8, 2024

32:52

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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Our Soldiers Are the Holiest of the Holy

Dec 30, 2023

39:08

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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Dr. Ron Siegel with Rabbi YY Jacobson: Mindfulness & Jewish Spirituality for Trauma Recovery

Nov 27, 2023

1:30:09

Zoom Webinar from Fresh Start with Dr. Ron Siegel, Moderated by Rabbi YY Jacobson: In light of the current ongoing challenges in Eretz Yisrael and around the world, we present a transformative webinar to provide practical tips and expert guidance for self-regulation during times of crisis. Featuring Dr. Ron Siegel, Moderated by Rabbi YY Jacobson, on Monday, November 27, 2023, & was facilitated through Yochanan Polter & Tova Korn of "FreshStart" https://jewishfreshstart.com/home 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.

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Infertility: The Pain, the Stigma, the Loneliness, and the Courage

Aug 8, 2015

1:55:21

Keynote Lecture at A TIME Weekend Retreat Elul 5775: Rabbi YY Jacobson's Lecture at A TIME Weekend Retreat, Elul 5775, August 7-8, 2015.Infertility: The Pain, the Stigma, the Loneliness, and the Courage.Four Pieces of Advice to Couples Struggling with Infertility.

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Beautiful on the Outside, Miserable on the Inside

Jul 26, 2020

2:06:22

Lakewood Zoom On Joy in Life: "If Everything Is So Beautiful on the Outside, Why Are We So Miserable on the Inside?" A Zoom conference with Rabbi YY Jacobson, on Sunday, 27 Tammuz, 5780, July 19, 2020, This is part of "Let's Get Real" series, Sunday Nights Live conferences, with Asher Parnas, and life coach MenachemBernfeld.

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South Africa's Chief Rabbi in Conversation With Rabbi YY Jacobson

Sep 6, 2020

1:01:02

Interview with Rabbi YY : Rabbi YY Jacobson in a Zoom conversation with Chief Rabbi of South Africa, Rabbi Warren Goldstien, Sunday Morning, 17 Elul, 5780, September 6, 2020

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Meditation for the New Year: Transcend Fear

Sep 15, 2020

8:23

YY Moment: Meditating With the Jewish Community of Naples: Rabbi YY Jacobson during aZoom conversation with Chabad of Naples, Florida, on Sunday, 24 Elul, 5780, September 13, 2020

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Coronating the G-d Inside of Yourself

Sep 15, 2020

11:13

Rosh Hashanah Inspiration: Great Neck Synagogue: Rabbi YY Jacobson on zoom conversation with the community of the Great Neck Synagogue, on Tuesday, 19 Elul, 5780, September 8, 2020.

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Why Is G-d So 'Judgmental'?

Sep 16, 2020

1:16:38

Teshuvah Derasha Yavneh community, Los Angeles: Rabbi YY Jacobson presents aTeshuvah Derasha to the Yavneh community, Los Angeles, on Monday, 25 Elul, 5780, September 14, 2020.

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Why Do Thousands of Jewish Girls Get Lured Into Relationships With Arabs?

Sep 22, 2020

1:21:09

Rabbi YY Jacobson'sspeechfor Yad L'Achim on Wednesday, 27 Elul, 5780, September. 16, 2020.

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Why Reb Shimon Schwab Would Not Sleep in Pajamas

Sep 24, 2020

1:32:59

Lecture & Q and A with Shearith Israel, Baltimore: Rabbi YY Jacobson zoom lecture and Q & A with the Shearith Israel Community of Baltimore, on Tuesday, 4 Tishrei, 5781, September 22, 2020.

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How to Attain a Joyous Life?

Sep 25, 2020

54:08

Zoom Chat on Joy: Rabbi YY Jacobson zoom Chat aboutJoy, onTuesday, 26 Elul, 5780, September15, 2020.

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Donald and the Jews, & the Perils of Partisanship

Oct 23, 2020

54:43

Radio Show - "Equal Footing with Dov Tuzman": Rabbi YY Jacobson as a guest on the "Equal Footing Show", hosted by Harvard and Goldman Sachs alumnus, Dov Tuzman. OnThursday night, 4 Cheshvon, 5780, October 22,2020,before the final Presidential debate. Thisshow wasbroadcasted on WSNR AM 620 in the NY area, on Talkline Network-affiliated stations nationally.

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"Why Is My Marriage Unstable?"

Oct 28, 2020

56:19

Rabbi YY Interviewed on The Ladies Talkshow #1: Rabbi YY Jacobson was interviewed on "The Ladies Talk Show with Leah". This first of a two-part series on "Marriage Makeover,"took place on Wednesday, 10 Cheshvan, 5781, October 28, 2020

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Coping with Corona from a Torah Perspective

Nov 17, 2020

1:03:58

Zoom Young Israel of Boca Raton: Rabbi YY Jacobson will deliver a zoom address toYoung Israel of Boca Raton, Florida. OnTuesday night 8:00pm EST, 1 Kislev, 5781, November 17, 2020.

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Its the Children Who Challenge Us Who Teach Us What Judaism Is

Nov 18, 2020

1:27:04

Keynote Kesher Nafshi Melave Malka: Rabbi YY Jacobson delivered the keynote address at the Kesher Nafshi retreat,Motzoai Shabbos Parsha Chayei Sarah, 27 Cheshvan, 5781, November 14, 2020, at theRaleigh Hotel, South Fallsburg, NY

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The Gift of Living During These Extraordinary Times

Nov 22, 2020

55:52

Virtual Chizuk Mission: Rabbi YY Jacobson addressed the opening night ofthe "", onSunday night, Parshas Vayetzei, 8:30pm EST, 6 Kislev, November 22. The Chizuk Mission is designed to ignite and spread the unique inner light of every Jewish woman through learning, growing, connecting, and empowering each other to shine.

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Hadran by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Masechta Eiruvin #2

Nov 23, 2020

1:54:55

Siyum Mesechta Eiruvin/Likkutei Sichos Beshalach: Rabbi YY Jacobson taught the Hadran of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Gemarah Eiruvin, delivered on 20 Av, 1962. This is part 2 of the Hadran, exploring the Neshamah of Mesechta Eiruvin. Theclass waspresented on MondayParshas Vayetzei,7Kislev, 5781, November23, 2020, live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY,in honor of the siyum of Eurivin in Daf Yomi.

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What Is the Secret of Chabad?

Oct 18, 2021

47:52

American Jewish University Leader Interviews Rabbi YY Jacobson: Sherre Hirsch, a renowned leader in the Conservative movement, and Chief Innovation Officer of the American Jewish University, interviewed Rabbi YY Jacobson on the leadership and teachings of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. Sherre, former leader ofthe largest Conservative congregation on the West Coast, was eager to understand how Chabad relates to Reform and Conservative Jews; how Chabad flourishes so many years after the Rebbe's passing; and how the Rebbe impacted people so deeply. The interview explores some of thefundamental ideas behind the Chabad movement, its spirituality, and approach to life; the reasons for its recent astounding growth in the Jewish world, and how it continues to flourish even more than two decades after the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. It also deals with the future of Judaism, Chabad's views on secular Jews, skills about leadership one can learn from the Rebbe, how do we define a religious Jew, and how the Rebbe's hour-long talks were memorized and transcribed. The interview was conducted on November 19, 2020,3 Kislev 5781.

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Staying Positive in an Age of Uncertainty

Nov 28, 2020

40:29

Zoom with Chicago Community: Rabbi YY Jacobsonwill be addressing the Chicago Jewish Community at a zoom event bythe "ATT" Associated Talmud Torahs of Chicago, on Motzei Shabbos Parshas Vayetzei, 12 Kislev, 5781, November 28, 2020, 9:00pm EST (8pm CST, Chicago time)

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"All the Answers to All the Questions"

Dec 2, 2020

52:40

Zoom with Panama: Rabbi YY Jacobson addressing the Panama community through zoom, on Wednesday, 16 Kislev, 5781, December 2, 2020, 8:30pm EST

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Yud Tes Kislev 5781 Farbrengen

Dec 5, 2020

5:08:18

Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen: Yud Tes Kislev 5781 Farbrengen withRabbi YY Jacobson at20 Forshay Rd, in the tent of the Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY

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Why Are So Many Marriages Failing?

Nov 29, 2020

2:05:27

Lakewood zoom on Repairing Relationships: Rabbi YY Jacobson addressing "Why Are So Many Marriages Failing" onSunday night, 13 Kislev, 29 November, 2020, followed by many Q and A. This is part of "Let's Get Real" series, Sunday Nights Live conferences, with Asher Parnas, and life coach MenachemBernfeld.

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Can You Remind Me the Song of My Heart?

Jun 9, 2021

8:27

Inspirational Story of the Lubavitcher Rebbe/Siyum Unity Sefer Torah: Rabbi YY Jacobsonaddressing the event of the Miracle "Unity Torah" Completion and CelebrationonSunday, 20 Kislev, 5781, December 6, 2020.

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Geulah 2020: Envision a New Reality

Dec 6, 2020

39:40

Women's Global Virtual Yud-Tes Kislev Celebration: Rabbi YY Jacobson addressing theWomen's global virtual Yud-Tes Kislev Celebration, Motzei Shabbos Vayishlach, 19 Kislev, 5781, December 5, 2020.

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Creating Light Out of Darkness

Jan 4, 2021

1:14:29

Wechsler Family Shiur : Creating Light Out of Darkness

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A Finger on the Pulse: Q & A with Rabbi YY Jacobson

Dec 21, 2020

1:42:51

Shlomo Katz Farbrenging with Rabbi YY: On the 8th night of Chanukah 5781, 1 Teves, December 16, 2020, Israeli Rabbi & musicianShlomo Katz, enjoyed a zoom farbrengen with Rabbi YY Jacobson. They sang songs and addressed some of the powerful questions and struggles in people'slives. These were some of the many topics explored: Believing in yourself; when will Moshiach come?Cynicism, sarcasm,& Fear; Reform and Conservative groups;singles crisis; Chabad & Breslov; how do you find a good teacher; discovering your song and becoming your song.

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When Your Children Are Struggling with Judaism

Dec 27, 2020

58:15

Amudim Panel Discussion on Struggling Children: Rabbi YY Jacobson joined a panel for the Amudim Organization,on Monday, 6 Teves, 5781, December 21, 2020.The panelists discussed the reasons many youth are struggling with Judaism and what our approach should be toward these children. The other panelists were; Rabbi Daniel Korobkin,Rabbi of Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto (Bayt),Allison Josephs,Founder of "Jew in the City", Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz,Founder of Yeshivas Darchei Noam and Project Y.E.S.

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How Can Rabbis Inspire Communities Today?

Jan 25, 2021

1:16:12

Keynote Jewish Seeds Conference: Rabbi YY Jacobson delivered a zoom address to "Olam Hayedidus," The World of Friendship, the group of Rabbis and Rebbetzins of "Jewish Futures" in Great Britain, founded and directed by RabbiNaftali Schiff. The event, followed by Q and A, took place on Tuesday, 21 Teves, 5781, January 5, 2021.

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Understanding the Leadership of the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Jan 26, 2021

1:20:15

Lecture Montreal Sefardic Community: This presentation by Rabbi YY Jacobson was delivered to the community of Cote St,-Luc,Montreal, under the leadership of RabbiMendel and Sarah Raskin. The lecture, followed by Q and A, took place in honor of the 70th anniversary of the leadership of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson of blessed memory, on Yud Shevat, 5781, January 23, 2021.

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Did Moshe Think He Can Handle 3 Million Fights?

Feb 3, 2021

26:40

Lecture to Chabad Mainline/Likkutei Sichos Yisro: A segment of a lecture deliveredby Rabbi YY Jacobson to the Jewish community of Mainline, Pa. on Monday, 19 Shevat, 5781, February1, 2021. The evening, arranged by Chabad of the Mainline, was led by the Chabad Shluchim to the region, Rabbis Shraga Sherman, Boruch Sholom Davidson, and Mendel Cohen. This lecture is basedon an address by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, 15 Shevat 5735(January 27,1975), published in Likkutei Sichos vol. 16, Parshas Yisro.

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Super Bowl 2021 -- HALFTIME FOR TORAH

Feb 7, 2021

35:36

HALFTIME FOR TORAH: Four messages will bestreamed during Super Bowl 2020 Halftime, Sunday, Feburary 7, 2021, by Rabbis Yoel Gold, Charlie Harary, YY Jacobson and Gavriel Friedman.

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Pagan Idea that Crept into Judaism: If You're Happy G-d Must Be Miserable

Feb 10, 2021

1:08:56

Tomchei Shabbos of Toronto: Rabbi YY Jacobson delivered a lecture via zoom for , Wednesday, 28 Shevat, 5781, February 10, 2021

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Even in the Worst Darkness, G-d is Calling Out To You

Feb 17, 2021

50:54

Lecture for South Africa Community: This zoom lecture, arranged by TheArchand TheBase, was presented for the South African Jewish community on Wednesday, 5 Adar, 5781, February 17, 2021, followed by Q and A.

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Navigating Life as a Single Parent

Feb 15, 2021

1:16:31

Lecture on Single Parenting with Q & A: This zoom lecture by Rabbi YY Jacobson addressing single parents,arranged by the organization "My Extended Family" of Monseyand was followed by Qand A, onMonday night, 9:00pm EST, 2 Adar, 5781, February 15, 2021,live from Rabbi YY Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.

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Does Judaism Believe in Self-Love? How Do I Become a Happy Person?

Feb 17, 2021

1:14:55

Baal HaTanya's Road to Happiness: This workshop was addressed by Rabbi YY Jacobson via zoom at the International Conference of Chabad Shluchos, on Thursday Parshas Yisro, 22 Shevat, 5781, February 4, 2021.

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