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Ep. 231: Why Is There More Focus on Chitzoniyos (Externals) in Dor Ha’Shevii?
Also in this episode: Chassidus Applied to Lech Lecha and 7th of Cheshvan; Why would loving spouses fight every time they come back from somebody’s house? How do I find myself when I feel lost? Is learning and teaching Chassidus Chagas considered “spreading the wellsprings”? What is the difference between the “law of attraction” and bitachon? G-d’s desire for a dirah b’tachtonim
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The Politics of Sexuality
After all that has been said and written about the Senate’s confirmation proceedings, discover, in this refreshing and groundbreaking talk, a new perspective that will shed light on the core issues and its relevance to our lives.
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Stability Equals Inner Security
To be secure, you need to push yourself from a solid foundation.
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Ep. 230: What is the Rebbe’s View Regarding a Prenup?
Also in this episode: Chassidus Applied to the Post-Holiday season; Lessons from Parshas Noach; Do fathers have to ignore their families on Simchas Torah? I feel stifled in my ultra-religious home. What can I do? Can I balance my secular interests with my spiritual/religious life? How can I get beyond a past relationship and move toward marriage? How do I return to Chabad after being away? What does Achdus Hashem mean?
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Your Inner Pilot Flame
What is the driving force inside you? Is it Freud’s Id, or is there something more? According to the 4000-year-old tradition of Kabbalah, the human being is fundamentally a good and Divine creature — and it’s not the Id that drives you, but the soul.
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Ep. 229: Can we ask about the “whys” and the “hows” of Torah and mitzvos, or do we have to accept it all without questions?
Also in this episode: Chassidus Applied to Yom Kippur and Sukkot; How can I show G-d that I truly repented? What exactly is simcha? Why should one be observant? What if I feel like I don’t want Moshiach? Do we need someone outside of ourselves to build our self-worth, just as G-d’s romimus is stimulated from outside His Essence? Reviewing more MyLife 2018 Essays
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Should We Ever Take Extreme Measures?
Discover how to navigate your life knowing when to stay the course and when to veer sharply left or right.
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What a Good and Sweet Year Means
The traditional New Year greeting is to be blessed with a “good and sweet year.” What is the difference between “good” and “sweet’? Why are these specific terms used?
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A Blessing from Simon Jacobson for Renewal
Drawing from extensive knowledge of the 4000-year-old tradition of Kabbalah, Rabbi Jacobson identifies where change starts and offers hope and strength for your journey both inside yourself and out in the world.
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Ep. 228: For the Sake of Sholom Bayis Should I Do Something That I Would Normally Refrain From?
Also in this episode: End of 37th cycle of Rambam study; Chassidus Applied to Elul 25 and Rosh Hashana; How can we pray a bit better? Should I be concerned about speaking loshon hora with my mentor? Does the Torah expect the same from people regardless of their childhood experience? Is there any value in rigidly doing mitzvot by rote even if it does not refine me? Why do we need to stimulate G-d’s desire to recreate existence on Rosh Hashana
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