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Ep. 403: How Do You Avoid Being a “Mechanical” Jew, Preforming Mitzvos Robotically?

Ep. 403: How Do You Avoid Being a “Mechanical” Jew, Preforming Mitzvos Robotically?

FromMyLife: Chassidus Applied


Ep. 403: How Do You Avoid Being a “Mechanical” Jew, Preforming Mitzvos Robotically?

FromMyLife: Chassidus Applied

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Length:
69 minutes
Released:
May 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:

Chassidus Applied to BechukoseiDoes Torah provide us with a better and healthier life?
What is the function of chukim (supra-rational) mitzvos, and what is its connection with engraving (chakikah)?
Is Halacha (Jewish law) rigid and inflexible?
How do you avoid being a “mechanical” Jew, preforming mitzvos robotically?
Why are there curses in the Torah?
Is Hashem breaking His promise to us every day Moshiach doesn’t come?
Is tithing just like paying taxes?

How can we assure that our prayers get answered?
Is there a secret prayer that is like a master key to open up the heavenly doors?
What is the significance of the Ono B’Koach prayer and why do we say it when we count the Omer?
What is the meaning of the few paragraphs we say after counting the Omer?
Why do we say “L’Omer” and not “B’Omer”?
Lag B’OmerWhat is the significance of Lag B’Omer being hod within hod?
Why isn’t the burial place of Rashbi unknown to us like that of Moshe’s?
Why do we light bonfires on this day?
How should we address the deplorable behavior of some in Meron on Lag B’Omer?

Did the Rebbe explain why putting on Tefillin can stop wars and terrorist attacks?
Follow-upAbortion
Yom Ha’atzmaut
Pesach Sheni

What can I do about inappropriate images I have seen in the past?
Released:
May 23, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

MyLife: Chassidus Applied Podcast by Simon Jacobson addresses the personal and emotional needs of our community by answering the most pressing questions of our lives -- from the perspective of Chassidic thought. The podcast demonstrates how the Torah provides us with a comprehensive blueprint of the human psyche as a microcosm of the cosmos, and offers us all the guidance we need to live the healthiest possible life and build nurturing homes and families, bringing up the healthiest possible children, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. Get unlimited free downloads of MP3 recordings o