Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
 Bamidbar 

  • What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? 
  • What is the connection between Bamidbar and Matan Torah on Shavuos? 
  • If the Torah was given in the desert to show that nobody can claim ownership of it, how can the Jewish nation claim exclusive ownership of the Torah? 
  • Is the Torah only for Jews? 
  • What is the purpose of counting the Jewish people? 
  • Why did the Rebbe gaze at each person passing by to recite the blessing over the Lulav on Sukkos 5752?
  • What does all this teach us today? 
  • How are the curses in Torah really hidden blessings and why do they have to be disguised as the opposite? 
  • What is an example of a great blessing hidden within an apparent curse?  
  • If they are really hidden blessings, how do they serve as a deterrent? 
  • Should we see negative life experiences as hidden blessings? 
  • How do we reconcile counting the Omer with the care taken not to count people? 

Behar-Bechukosei In our times, are we all obligated to learn the Inner Torah? 
 
How do we explain the idea that a soul is a “piece” of G-d? 
 
How can we understand and relate to G-d?  
 
Is counting a positive thing? How can a blemished person pray? 
 
How should we react to “observant” Jews harassing Arabs? 
 
How should I deal with religious incompatibility in my marriage? 
 
Why don't we recite the chapter about Manna in our daily prayers? Follow-up 

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