Ep. 580: How Did Chof Beis Shevat Impact the Rebbe, and What Do We Learn From That?
About this episode
Rabbi Jacobson discusses the impact of Chof Beis Shevat on the Rebbe and its significance for individuals today.
Episode 580 When: Sunday, February 8, 8:00PM ET For recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier . Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chof Beis Shevat How did this day impact the Rebbe and what do we learn from that? What is the significance of this day for each one of us? Can you share a short biography and some stories about the Rebbetzin? What practical actions should we be doing in honor of this day? What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? Why weren’t all Torah laws given at the same time? Why do rational laws ( mishpatim ) have to be built upon the foundation of Sinai, Anochi Hashem Elokecho? Why was the Torah given on Mt. Sinai and not on Mt. Moriah, the Temple Mount? Since the Patriarchs studied and kept the entire Torah, what was unique about Matan Torah? What is the significance of naaseh v’nishma? And what is the logic of committing to something before hearing what you are committing to? Is there a connection between the ten commandments ( aseres hadibros ) and the ten utterances ( asorah maamoros ) with which the world was created? Why was Yisro’s acknowledgment necessary before the giving…
People in this episode
Host: Jacobson
Topics covered
- Chof Beis Shevat
- Rebbe
- Torah
- Jewish law
- spiritual significance
Keywords
- Rebbetzin
- practical actions
- living with the times
- Torah parsha
- Matan Torah
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Torah, Matan Torah
Places: Sinai, Anochi Hashem Elokecho, Mt. Sinai, Mt. Moriah, the Temple Mount
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