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On the occasion of the 100th yahrzeit of the Rebbe Rashab on 2 Nissan, we look at the tumultuous final days before his passing and his enduring legacy for all of us.
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This musical Lag B'Omer gathering with Rabbi Shais Taub and singer Eli Marcus took place in Morristown, NJ at the Rabbinical College of America's "Taste of Yeshiva" program for visiting college students.
Among the subjects discussed were: the true definition of loving one's fellow and the lessons we can learn from the life of Rabbi Shimon ben Yochai.
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Lag B'Omer is the day of passing of Rabbi Shimon ben Yochai, author of the holy Zohar. As such, the day is fundamentally connected to the dissemination of the secrets of the Torah. Lag B'Omer is also "hod sheb'hod." What is the connection between the attribute of hod and the revelation of the inner dimension of the Torah?
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Rabbi Taub leads a farbrengen in honor of Lag B'Omer at the Baal Shem Tov Library in Flatbush.
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All Jewish holidays represent different aspects of the Jewish people's relationship with G-d while Shavuos represents the relationship itself.
Why is Shavuos also called "Atzeres" which means "holding back"? Why are there no special mitzvos associated with Shavuos? Why are Pesach and Sukkos seven days while Shavuos is only one day? These questions are answered by understanding Shavuos as a "blank check" between the Jewish people and G-d.
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Topics from this episode include: Pesach Sheini; synagogue architecture; whether or not people with social anxiety tend to pray longer; if green laser pointers are more dangerous than red laser pointers; Chinese whispers, Chinese apples, and the Chinese government; and much, much more.
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If humor can be a "Trojan horse;" the difference between legitimate art and propaganda; how the National Security Administration can help you learn chasidus; the connection between the Rashbi, the Ari Zal, the Baal Shem Tov, and Moshiach; Laffy Taffy jokes; and much, much more.
Buckle up for this 43-minute whirlwind conversation of deep Torah ideas and humor that moves so quickly from subject to subject you’ll have to watch three times just to catch it all.
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This third installment of our show is all about threes! Why was Torah given in the third month? Why does discovering the truth require three viewpoints? Why are there three stooges and to which three sefiros do they correspond according to kabbalah?
This episode is dedicated in memory of Moshe Hersch ben Shlomo Nasan HaLevi (Moe Howard.)
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After a hiatus, the Blood Brothers return with a special pre-Sukkos edition of their show. They discuss why cats are afraid of cucumbers as well as various examples of the "makif" encompassing force.
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In this first lesson, we begin to study the author's preface to his work and examine the definition of trust as well as the difference between trust and belief.
Among the points discussed is that by choosing to believe in a ‘caretaker’ other than G-d, we cause ourselves to feel like we are actually dependent on that thing instead of G-d. A parable of the Dubna Maggid helps us to understand the foolishness of this exchange.
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G-d desires the natural order and for us to make "vessels" for His blessings to reach us. We discuss the mistake of relying on money for security. Money can be lost, spent on doctor bills, or even cause problems. Someone who trusts in G-d does not rely on wealth for peace of mind or security. He does his part to make vessels for G-d's blessings knowing that G-d will take care of him.
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In answer to a student's question, Rabbi Taub explains that whatever source one relies on for sustenance will appear to have that power even though the truth is that only G-d is in charge.
There are those that trust in other people, mistakenly believing that this will grant them security. Trusting in G-d means that we don’t need to rely on others. We are meant to love other people, not put our hope in them. By trusting only in G-d we are free to actually bond with people in a genuine way, without emotional manipulation, because we don’t rely on them or fear them.
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