Mylife: Chassidus Applied

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus applied to Yud Kislev  What is the significance of this day and what can we learn from it?  How is the geulah of the Mitteler Rebbe different than that of the Alter Rebbe?  Lessons from Vayishlach  How does the theme of this parsha play itself out in history, and especially in our lives today?  What do we learn from Yaakov’s confrontation with Esau?  Why did Yaakov prepare for war with Esau and not trust that G-d would protect him?  If Yaakov kept all 613 commandments, how could he marry two sisters, which is clearly against Torah law?    What is the significance of Yaakov’s name being changed to Yisrael? Why didn't his parents give him that name?   If a child’s name is determined by parents who have a mini-prophecy, why does G-d sometimes change a name?   Why did the angel wrestle with Yaakov and injure his hip?  Can it be said that Reuven is worse than Esau?   Was Dinah in any way at