Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
Tammuz
- What does the month teach us?
- Why would our Sages adopt this month’s name Tammuz when this is the name of a Babylonian deity?!
- What lies behind the paradox of Tammuz?
- What does it teach us about facing our present challenges?
- What is the central theme and lesson from this week’s Torah portion?
- Does it have a connection with this month?
- Why is Balaam’s blessing so fundamental, to the point that we say it in our morning prayer?
- Who would be considered a modern-day Balaam?
- What does the idol worship of Baal Peor signify?
- Why are we told the story of Zimri’s despicable public behavior?
- Why and how do we celebrate this day?
- How does the liberation of 12-13 Tammuz impact us today?
- Why is it a two-day holiday? What can we learn from that?
- What did the Frierdiker Rebbe say to those assembled at the train station as he boarded the train to Kastroma?
- What can this day teach us about antisemitism today?
- Can we compare Jewish Hamas supporters to the yevsektzia?
- Can we contact him?
- How can we invite him and the woman who lit the candles to inspire our community?
- What lessons can we learn from this story?
- How has this story inspired others?
- What is the power of lighting candles?
- How can I use this story to motivate my wife to light Shabbos candles?
- Where does the expression originate from?
- Is it appropriate to use?
- What is the Torah’s perspective on the future of the world?
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