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Women's Pesach Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Tazria, 1Nissan, 5784, April 9, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. Who are the four children of the Haggadah? Whats this great hullabaloo about them? Why four and not five, six, or ten? Why are they central to our Passover experience? What are their questions, and why are these questions so important? The premise to answering these questions is that the four children are not external to us; they are within each of us: Within each of our hearts, there are four children who ask four distinct questions. What are four bigquestions on Judaism? 1) The strange laws that we simply cannot wrap our brains ahead. 2) How can small people believe that G-d cares about their lives and actions, especially in a painful and scary universe? 3) I lead my own life and define my destiny; I dont need G-d. 4) I dont care. The Haggadah addresses each of these four powerful questions, with which each of us struggles in one way or another. Erev Pesach in Bergen Belzen. The Bloshever Rebbe sacrificed his life to obtain matzah. But when the Nazis discovered the matzah bakery, all was gone besides a few matzos. He decided the elderly would get them. Until a woman's voice was heard: Binaranu ubezkananu, the youth must come first.
Maamar B'chal Dor 5734 #1: This is the first of a series of text-based classeson a Chassidic discourse, Bchal Dor Vdor Chayav Adam, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on 11 Nissan, 5734, April 3, 1974. This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Tazria, 29Adar lI, 5784, April 8, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The first class explores four dimensions of the Egyptian Exodus: the first time it happened, the annual anniversary commemoration, the daily experience, and finally how it will be remembered after the coming of Moshiach. The name for Egypt, Mitzrayim, means confinements and restrictions. It begins with the onset of the first tzimtzum, the empty space carved as a prerequisite for existence in which we can experience a self, outside of Divine infinite oneness. The tzimtzum is the moment when G-d conceals His infinite presence, allowing for the existence of the other, and it is the genesis of all limits and confinements, the belief that I am finite and alone. Yet the purpose of it is for us to ultimately discover that the limits themselves were carved by G-d, and constitute your gateway to your ultimate growth.
Tzav Women's Class: This class will be presented on Tuesday, Parshas Tzav, 16Adar II, 5784, March 26, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Maamar Purim 5716 #5: This class waspresented on Friday, Parshas Vayikra, 12Adar II, 5784, March 22, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Maamar Purim 5716 #4: This class waspresented on Ta'anis Esther, Thursday, Parshas Vayikra, 11Adar II, 5784, March 21, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Purim Women's Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayikra, 9Adar II, 5784, March 19, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Sony Perlman in Conversation with Rabbi YY: Rabbi YY Jacobson & Sony Perlman on the podcast "Brainstorm with Sony Perlman", Motzei Shabbos, 6 Adar II, 5784, March 16, 2024. The conversation focused on the mental health crisis of our age, and the question if we have betrayed our youth by placing such overemphasize on emotions.How do we understand the soul and heartbeat of our generation? The interview explored also the burden of inauthenticity, understanding our coping mechanisms, healing our marriages, child abuse, and the Agunah crisis. For all the otherepisodes: Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/10sK1alOjYevtBKFNT0y0u?si=2TiYHoEwR_uvYzOa_UW8Lw Apple:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brainstorm-with-sony-perlman/id1596925257?i=1000649439737
Maamar Purim 5716 #3: This text-based class,the third in a series, is on a Maamar, a Chassidic discourse, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbeat a Farbrengen, on Sunday, Purim 5716, February 26, 1956. The class was taught by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, Parshas Vayikra, 8 Adar II, 5784, March 18, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Lecture for Avnei Chein, Israel: This lecture, followqed by Q and A, was presentedfor Avnei Chein, Israel, was presented on Sunday, 7 Adar II, 5784, March 17, 2024
Maamar Purim 5716 #2: This text-based class, the secondin a series, is on a Maamar, a Chassidic discourse, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at a Farbrengen, on Sunday, Purim 5716, February 26, 1956. The class was taught by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, Parshas Pekudei, 4 Adar II, 5784, March 14, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. When you dont know how beautiful you are: our decline begins with the absence of self-respect and self-love. The class explores the uniqueness of Purim by explaining two states of life of the Jewish people and of every Jew, represented by the two names Rachel and Esther. The first is when I am rooted and anchored in my soul, the second is when I am unaware of my own inner Divine beauty and dignity. The maamar explains two forms of spiritual beauty, "toar" and "mareh," physique and face, representing the positive and negativemitzvos, and the beauty that comes from integration, when every mitzvah is interlinked to every other mitzvah. When you touch the Divinity of a mitzvah, you are not stuck in your comfort zone, and in your ego, but connected to the Divine who transcends structure.
Women's Purim Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Pekudei,25Adar II, 5784, March 12, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. In one of the most bizarre Talmudic stories (Megilah 7b), two of the greatest Talmudic sages feast on Purim together. They are inebriated and one of them slaughters his friend. The next day he brings him back to life. The following year he invites his colleague for another Purim meal. This fascinating class, based on an address of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, re-invents the meaning of the story, and applies it to our daily opportunity to link heaven and earth. Purim represents the gift to experience an ego-death, the portal to true inner connection and bliss.
Rabbi YY with Chanie Apfelbaum: This was an instagram live conversation between Chanie Apfelbaum (@busyinbrooklyn) & Rabbi YY Jacobson (@yyjacobson) aboutStruggling with Faith through difficult times. This took place on Sunday23Adar I, 5784, March 3, 2024.
Maamar Purim 5716 #1: This text-based class, the first in a series, teaching a Maamar, a Chassidic discourse by the Lubavitcher Rebbe which he presented at a Farbrengen, on Sunday, Purim 5716, February 26, 1956, was taught by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, Parshas Pekudei, 1 Adar II, 5784, March 11, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The class explores what it means that Purim is the only holiday that will not be nullified when Moshiach comes, and why there is argument about the status of Yom Kippur following the redemption.
Maamar Reishis Goyim Purim 5715 #9: This class, the ninth and final lecture on the maamar Reishis Goyim Amalek 5715,waspresented on Thursday, Parshas Vayakhel, 27Adar I, 5784, March 7, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The class exploreswhy and how Amalek is the root of all toxic emotions, and how Torah and Mitzvos represent the healthiest and most aligned way of living. Why do we deviate? Because of an irrational force inside of us.
Parshas Shekalim Women's Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayakhel, Parshas Shekalim, 25Adar I, 5784, March 5, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This Sabbath, Jews the world over will read, in addition to the weekly Torah portion, an extra Torah portion, known as Parshas Shekalim, or the "portion of the coins." This section of the Torah records the mitzvah incumbent upon the people of Israel, to make a yearly contribution of a half shekel to cover the cost of all communal Temple offerings. A shekel was a specific weight of silver (about 16 grams) that was the standard coinage used by the Jews in the desert. The Jewish people were instructed to contribute a half-shekel coin, which was a silver coin weighing about 8grams, to the Temple. The Torah is extremely particular about the amount of the contribution: "The wealthy shall not increase and the destitute shall not decrease from half a shekel." I do not think there was ever again in Jewish history an appeal made setting a limit to the contributions of the rich! What is baffling about this mitzvahis the Torah's insistence that the contribution consist of a half-coin, rather than a whole, complete coin. Why would G-d instruct the Jewish people to give a contribution that is not complete? Especially considering that the Torah demands all elements connected to the Temple service be as complete and perfect as possible. In his final address, two days before he suffered a stroke, the Lubavitcher Rebbe, presented a profound explanation. This was Shabbos Vayakhel, 25 Adar I, 5752 (1992). It explored the question if a human being in his deepest placeis a lonely creature, struggling with a mysterious and complex self in a way that nobody else can really understand or appreciate? Many philosophical and spiritual disciplines eloquently describe the sense of solitariness that comes hand in hand with one's journey into the inner chambers of the self. The deeper you go, the lonelier you become.But the Rebbe presented a very different view, one which helps teach us how to live with love and joy, despite the pain and disappointment.
Maamar Reishis Goyim Purim 5715 #8: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Vayakhel, 24 Adar I, 5784, March 4, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Maamar Reishis Goyim Purim 5715 #7: This is the seventh of a series of text-based classes on a maamar, Chassidic discourse, by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, "Reishs Goyim Amalek," presented at the Farbrengen of Tuesday, 14 Adar, Purim 5715, March 8, 1955. This class waspresented on Friday, Parshas Ki Sisa, 21 Adar I, 5784, March 1, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Maamar Reishis Goyim Purim 5715 #6: This is the sixth of a series of text-based classes on a maamar, Chassidic discourse, by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, "Reishs Goyim Amalek," presented at the Farbrengen of Tuesday, 14 Adar, Purim 5715, March 8, 1955. This class waspresented on Thursday, Parshas Ki Sisa, 20 Adar I, 5784, February 29, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The Divine soul is empowered to sublimate, not crush, the animal soul. Every emotion, thought, and instinct has behind it a "Divine code," which we need to explore and liberate.
Women's Ki Sisa Class: This Women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Ki Sisa, 18 Adar I, 5784, February 27, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. In the conversation between Hashem and Moshe after the sin of the Golden Calf, G-d says something shocking: On the day I make an accounting, I will bring their sin to account against them. G-d, it seems, is telling Moses He will never forget this sin. And whenever He is going to make an accounting, this sin will be included in the package. This is deeply enigmatic. It is one of the foundations of Judaism that Teshuvah, repentance, atones for all sins and wipes them away completely. Every Yom Kippur, we declare that Hashem removes our sins every year again. No matter how many times we commit a sin, if we repent, we are forgiven. Teshuvah removes all guilt. Its over. Yet here we are told that G-d will never let go of this transgression? The most marvelous answer was presented by the famed Chassidic master and one of the greatest lovers of Israel, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchov (1740-1809). In a daring interpretation, classic to the Chassidic approach toward Judaism, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak becomes the great advocate for the Jewish people, as he always was. The class explores two models of education, one based on outer behavior and control, and the other one on connection and trust, and developing an internal relationship which allows a child to feel understood and empowered. We focus on the need to appreciate our successes, not only our failures.
Maamar Reishis Goyim Purim 5715 #5: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Ki Sisa, 17Adar I, 5784, February 26, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This class explores whyKabbalah and Chassidus Dichotomize G-d into so many "levels" and "parts"? Who needs "Seder Hishtalshlus," the entire order of evolution from the infinite to the finite? Wediscuss what makes a marriage blossom, and how only when you can share your most defiant and lonely part with your partner, can you be liberated from loneliness. Incredibly, this true captures the essence of creation, where infinite consciousness, and beyond, chose to fuse with the "other."
Rabbi Shimon Russell in Conversation With Rabbi YY: In honor of a recent "Kesher Nafshi" fundraiser, Rabbi YY Jacobson interviewed world-renowned therapist Rabbi Shimon Russell, author of "Raising a Loving Family."The interview took place on Sunday 9 Adar I, 5784, Feb 18, 2024. The conversation between Rabbi Russell & Rabbi Jacobson explored how to raise a loving family in our times, how to educate, inspire, and mentor our children, providing them with their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, so that they can grow up to be healthy, happy and inspired human-beings and Jews. The conversation also focused on Crisis-Chinuch, dealing with struggling children of all ages. The conversation explored the duty and opportunity for parents to heal themselves and confront their own coping mechanisms and wounds so that they can show up for their children authentically and vulnerably, without using their children as tools to numb their own pain. For more information about Kesher Nafshi which helps parents with struggling children, please go to:https://keshernafshi.org/
Maamar Reishis Goyim Purim 5715 #4: This is the fourthof a series of text-based classes on a maamar, Chassidic discourse, by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, "Reishs Goyim Amalek," presented at the Farbrengen of Tuesday, 14 Adar, Purim 5715, March 8, 1955. This class waspresented on Thursday, Parshas Tetzaveh, 13Adar I, 5784, February 22, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Adar/Purim Katan Women's Class/Joy: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Tetzaveh, 11Adar I, 5784, February 20, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The class explores the end of the Code of Jewish Law on the availability of constant bliss, the joy of the month of Adar, and the grief of the month of Av. We explore the enigmatic Talmudic story of Reb Akiva's visit to Rome and why he laughed, the explanation of the Alter Rebbe on bliss and pain, and the exchange between the Rebbe and Eli Wiesel on the question of the Holocaust, and why Jews have not lost their faith, even in the face of such adversity. We finally explain how pain and joy merge together in the profoundest experience of the soul's bliss.
Maamar Reishis Goyim Purim 5715 #3: This is the thirdof a series of text-based classes on a maamar, Chassidic discourse, by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, "Reishs Goyim Amalek," presented at the Farbrengen of Tuesday, 14 Adar, Purim 5715, March 8, 1955. This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Tetzaveh, 10Adar I, 5784, February 19, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Maamar Reishis Goyim Purim 5715 #2: This is the secondof a series of text-based classes on a maamar, Chassidic discourse, by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, "Reishs Goyim Amalek," presented at the Farbrengen of Tuesday, 14 Adar, Purim 5715, March 8, 1955. This class was presented on Thursday, Parshas Terumah, 6Adar I, 5784, February 15, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Maamar Reishis Goyim Purim 5715 #1: This is the first of a series of text-based classes on a maamar, Chassidic discourse, by the Lubavitcher Rebbe, "Reishs Goyim Amalek," presented at the Farbrengen of Tuesday, 14 Adar, Purim 5715, March 8, 1955. This class waspresented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, Parshas Terumah, 3Adar I, 5784, February 12, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Women's Mishpatim Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Mishpatim, 27 Shvat, 5784, February 6, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Yisro Women's Class/ Israel-Hamas War: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Yisro, 20 Shvat, 5784, January 30, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
The Shidduch House with Rabbi YY Jacobson with Q & A: Navigating the sometimes turbulent waters of shidduchim. Recognizing Hashem's hand along our journey and welcoming our personal Geulah.
Beshalach Women's Class/ Israel-Hamas War: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Beshalach, 13 Shvat, 5784, January 23, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Interview with Rabbi YY on "Headlines" Radio: Israel and the Jewish world reel in pain from the devastating lossand pain since October 7th, 2023.How can we turn our current plight into a growth opportunity?Will we have Post-Traumatic Stress or Post-Traumatic Growth from the war? Rabbi YY Jacobson addresses these questions on the Halacha Headlines podcast, Guest-Hosted by Rabbi Ari Wasserman, on Motzei Shabbos Parshas Bo, 10 Shevat,5784, Jan. 20, 2023 This is an excerpt ofthepodcast. The full podcast also includesRabbi Aviad Goldvicht a Rav Tzvaii, a rabbi/businessman serving in the IDF as a Rabbi,Dr. Jacob Freedman noted psychiatrist, speaker and author &Mrs. Batya Widowsky BSW social worker and volunteer for the psycho-trauma unit of Ichud Hatzalah. To listen to full episode:https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-cja8u-1554322
Basi L'Gani 5724 #8: This is the eighth and final class in the series of a text-based class on the Chassidic discourse, Basi Legani 5724 (1964), which was said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 60 years ago at the Farbrengen of Motzei Shabbos Beshalach, 11 Shevat, 5724, January 25, 1964. Rabbi YY Jacobson presented this class on Sunday 11Shvat, 5784, January 21, 2024, in Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim, Monsey, NY.
Basi L'Gani 5724 #7: This is the seventh of a series of a text-based class on the Chassidic discourse, Basi Legani 5724 (1964), which was said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 60 years ago at the Farbrengen of Motzei Shabbos Beshalach, 11 Shevat, 5724, January 25, 1964.Rabbi YY Jacobson presented this class on Thursday, 8Shvat, 5784, January 18, 2024, in Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim, Monsey, NY. This class explores the practical relevance of Atzilus in our lives, expressed in the life of Yosef. His brothers, who came from Beriah, could not fathom his lifestyle: How can you be enmeshed in running a superpower, yet remain anchored in Divinity? Yosef explained to them: Do you think I am lower than Elokim? they were from Beriah, Yosef was from Atzilus. And in the world of Atzilus, even the finite and defined thought is an expression of infinite consciousness. With this the Alter Rebbe explains how Hashem contains all thoughts of every human being, without this constitution alien thoughts. And how the Baal Shem Tov managed to answer people about their individual issues while his soul ascended to heaven. Tzaddikim who mirror their Creator can remain present with every thought and emotion, with every person where he or she is, while not leaving the space of infinite oneness. The Baal Shem Tov set an example for each of us. How can I listen to the conversations within myself, respond to the various parts inside of me throwing out questions, with the empathy of my core Divine self, now allowing any thought to tear me away from my intimacy with the Divine?
Basi L'Gani 5724 #6: This is the sixth of a series of a text-based class on the Chassidic discourse, Basi Legani 5724 (1964), which was said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 60 years ago at the Farbrengen of Motzei Shabbos Beshalach, 11 Shevat, 5724, January 25, 1964. Rabbi YY Jacobson gave this class on Wednesday, 7Shvat, 5784, January 17, 2024, in Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim, Monsey, NY. This class explores the true meaning of the infinite light permeating the lowest places. This does not mean that the light is present everywhere, but rather that it constitutes the truth of every reality, and yet it remains pure infinity. The paradox is explained via a profound discussion on the nature of the vessels of Atzilus, where finiteness and definition are first introduced into the Divine infinite reality. The Alter Rebbe uses the metaphor of transmitting information via the fingers to explain how the very finite reality, from another prism is pure infinity. We go on to explain how darkness and evil can come from Hashem, because all darkness and negativity begins in the process of measuring the frequencies of light. The class explores the emotional ramifications of this explanation, where we can be fully present in our pain and struggle, we can face adversity with full presence, yet remain anchored in the pure infinite core of all reality. Logic will not do the trick; because it forces truth and infinity into intellectual constructs. Hashem may be the best therapist; but what if your therapist is responsible for the pain? Then the equation changes profoundly. How do we deal with this quandary? The distinction between meditation or other methods that help you experience transcendence, to touch consciousness, disengaged from thoughts, vs. the deeper path of fusion and integration, where the finite thought can also express pure infinite consciousness.
Bo Women's Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Bo, 6 Shvat, 5784, January 16, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Basi L'Gani 5724 #5: This is the fifthof a series of a text-based class on the Chassidic discourse, Basi Legani 5724 (1964), which was said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 60 years ago at the Farbrengen of Motzei Shabbos Beshalach, 11 Shevat, 5724, January 25, 1964. Rabbi YY Jacobson gave this class onMonday, 5 Shvat, 5784, January 15, 2024, in Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim, Monsey, NY. This class explores how a human being given the gift of free choice can degrade himself or herself even lower than klipa, which is part of the cosmic program and never deviates from the Divine plan and code, where a human being can deviate from the code, since he reflects his Creator who is free and is the author of the code of life. We discussed at length how Pharaoh lost his free choice, and how it is only awareness of who you really are that gives you that freedom. The class explains how even in the abyss one can find and discover the presence of the infinite love of G-d, similar to Yonah who when swallowed by the whale declares: From the belly of hell, I have cried out to you. We explore the meaning of hair in Kabbalah and why married women cover their hair.
Basi L'Gani 5724 #4: This is the fourthof a series of a text-based class on the Chassidic discourse, Basi Legani 5724 (1964), which was said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 60 years ago at the Farbrengen of Motzei Shabbos Beshalach, 11 Shevat, 5724, January 25, 1964. Rabbi YY Jacobson gave this class onThursday, 1 Shvat, 5784, January 11, 2024, in Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim, Monsey, NY. The class explains the process of creation every moment, something from nothing, and how we can perceive the Divine life-force animating and engineering every creature. We discuss how turtles lay their eggs, and how empty space constitutes most of the atom. We explore the deeper meaning of the words of the Talmud how G-d sustains the horns of the wild ox to the eggs of lice, and how even in the world of kinim, where we plagiarize the Divine words and misconstrue them as belonging to our ego, the infinite light is fully present, hence there is always home for inner healing and redemption. The class explains the laws about how nicknames are written in a Get, based on a Maharik, and how it reflects the distortions we can experience in our world.
Rabbi YY on "Talkline With Zev Brenner": An excerpt of Talkline With Zev Brenner- Are Neturei Karta Jews? Rabbi YY Jacobson& Jake Turx Senior White House correspondent of Ami Magazine discuss and debate how we should relate to the small number of members of our community that belong to the anti-Israel group that supports Hamas and other enemies of the Jewish people.
Podcast about Hamas-Israel War: The "My Israel Narrative Podcast" Interviews Rabbi YY About Hamas Israel War on Dec 25, 2023, 13 Teves, 5784 For theChannel:https://www.youtube.com/@myisraelnarrative
Basi L'Gani 5724 #3: This is the thirdof a series of a text-based class on the Chassidic discourse, Basi Legani 5724 (1964), which was said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 60 years ago at the Farbrengen of Motzei Shabbos Beshalach, 11 Shevat, 5724, January 25, 1964. Rabbi YY Jacobson gave this class onMonday, 27Teves, 5784, January 8, 2024, in Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim, Monsey, NY.
Basi L'Gani 5724 #2: This is the second of a series of a text-based class on the Chassidic discourse, Basi Legani 5724 (1964), which was said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 60 years ago at the Farbrengen of Motzei Shabbos Beshalach, 11 Shevat, 5724, January 25, 1964. Rabbi YY Jacobson gave this class onThursday, 23Teves, 5784, January 4, 2024, in Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim, Monsey, NY. The theme of the second class of the maamar is the deepest Divine treasures that are given to the soldiers in order to be victorious in the battle of history, to defeat hate with love, fragmentation with oneness.During faceoff with the enemy who wants to destroy the good and love in the world, the deepest chord of netzach, the power of the soul to triumph against diversity emerges. The class explores what are those deepest spiritual Divine Crown Jewels, by introducing the teaching of the Zohar that the infinite Divine light extends down to the lowest of the low.
This is an excerpt of the Women's class on Tuesday, Parshas Shemos, 21 Tevet, 5784, January 2, 2024. Einav Efrat Danino, mother of Ori, 24, who was taken captive by Hamas on October 7th 2023, attended the class and delivered a life-changing message of resilience and faith in the face of the unfathomable.
Shemos Women's Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Shemos, 21Tevet, 5784, January 2, 2024, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. Why Moshe? Why was he chosen as the first and greatest Jewish leader, teacher, and prophet? The Torah does not provide an explicit reason. But it does give us a clue. Often people ask me why the Torah focuses so much on men. The question is strange, because in Genesis, almost every important history-changing decision is made by a woman. And in Shemos, it is six women who are responsible for the entire story of the Egyptian Exodus: Shifra, Puah, Yocheved, Miriam, Pharaohs daughter Batya, and Tziporah. These six extraordinary people refused to bow their heads to the inevitable; they are giants in the story of mankind and in the story of the Jewish people. They were also, it seems, the role models who molded, crafted, and mentored Moses; they taught him how to live, how to think, how to act. The three stories the Torah shares about Moses, which made him the man suitable to be the greatest leader ever, are essentially all stories inspired by these women who impacted his life, wholike our mothers, wives and daughters to this very dayhelped him become the person who would change history forever. The class concludes with a life-changing message by Einav Efrat Danino, the mother of Ori, 24, who was taken captive by Hamas on October 7th 2023, may we see his redemption, and the redemption of all the hostages, very soon.
Basi L'Gani 5724 #1: This is the first of a series of a text-based class on a Chassidic discourse, Maamar Basi Legani 5724 (1964), which was said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 60 years ago at the Farbrengen of Motzei Shabbos Beshalach, 11 Shevat, 5724, January 25, 1964. Rabbi YY Jacobson gave this class onMonday, 20 Teves, 5784, January 1, 2024, in Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim, Monsey, NY. The theme of the first class of the maamar is how we are charged with the work of fusing all part of our life and our world with the Divine truth, and how we repair the insanity of our dark reality only with holy "insanity," transcending our intellect.This is why the Jewish people are called the army of Hashem, because the soldier going to battle must transcend every last vestige of ego and calculations, committed unwaveringly with every fiber of his being to the mission of victory. The class explored the war between Hamas and Israel and the extraordinary sacrifice of the Jewish soldiers waging battle against Jihad; and how we can only defeat Jihad not through rationality, but through the unbridled passion of the Jewish soul. The class explains the power of enlightened ignorance, which allows one to be a conduit for infinity, and the difference between a cult and transcendence. One if afraid of the mind, the other has graduated and seeks that which rationality cant define or control.
Interview on "Headlines": Is Hakaras Hatov a halachic requirement, or just a nice thing to do? Do we just feel gratitude, or do we need to say thank you or more? Historically, did the Gedolim show Hakaras Hatov towards the soldiers of the IDF? Why have a few Roshei Yeshiva said they are concerned about showing gratitude? If Torah learning protects, why does Israel need an army? Does the Israeli army enable those in Yeshiva to learn? Do those learning in Yeshiva enable the army to have military success? Rabbi YY Jacobson addresses these questions on the Halacha Headlines podcast Hosted by Rabbi Ari Wasserman, on Motzei Shabbos Parshas Vayechi, 18Teves. 5784, Dec. 30, 2023 This is an excerpt ofthepodcast. The full podcast also includesRabbi Dovid Gottlieb Rabbi in Ramat Beit Shemesh, Director of Tzalashhttps://tzalash.org/ & Rabbi Doniel Haymann Rosh Kollel, author of Hakaras Hatov LHalachawith Rabbi Joshua Friedman founded of Israel Selecthttps://thechesedfund.com/israelselect/tefillin?aff=WA& Clip from Rabbi Baruch Rosenblum educator, author, and popular magid shiur. To listen to full episode:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/halacha-headlines/id1048703487
Vayechi Women's Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayechi, 14 Tevet, 5784, December 26, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. On his deathbed Jacob speaks to Joseph: A charming son is Joseph, a son charming to the eye; the women strode along to see him. They made his life bitter and they quarreled with him; archers despised him. Rashi explains: The women of Egypt strode out on the wall to gaze upon his beauty." What is Jacob trying to bring out? Literally, that Josephs beauty was dazzling. Not only was he appealing to any eye that saw him, but even the Egyptian women were enthralled by his figure. They ascended the walls and fortresses of Egypt to be able to gaze at him. But why is thisrelevant on the deathbed of Jacob? For this we have to understand what was at the root of this conflict in the first family of Israel? Could it be that a multicolored coat or a favorite sons share of his fathers affections should generate such profound strife? Something deeper was at stake. Joseph and Judah embodied two divergent worldviews. They possessed different approaches on the meaning of Judaism, which was just beginning to bud, and how we achieve a state of transcendent oneness. There is a remarkable law in Talmud: While when the Temple existed in Jerusalem you can only eat the meat of the sacrifices within the Jerusalem walls, when the Tabernacle stood in Shilo, in Josephs territory, you can eat the meat of the offerings as far as the eye could behold the Tabernacle. This law captures the magic and revolution of Joseph which we must emulate today. We explore the unique role of women in gazing at Joseph, and the power of the woman to reveal Divine oneness within the material fragmented reality. The class explains how our daily lives must integrate the visions of Judah and Joseph, so that even as our thoughts can pull us in all directions, we remain anchored in the "solar core."
Vayigash Women's Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayigash, 7 Tevet, 5784, December 19, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. Finally one of the most dramatic stories in the Torah reaches its climax. Yosefreveals himself to his brothers and ultimately reunites with his beloved father after 22 years of heart-break and suffering. The brothers are first shocked, embarrassed, and then finally relieved. But let us take a step back. Yosefhad recognized his brothers immediately, yet chose to conceal this fact. Instead, he accused them, imprisoned them, and forced them to and from Egypt, ultimately tearing beloved Benjamin away from Yaakov, and causing his elderly father more unnecessary prolonged suffering. If he forgave them, then he should have revealed himself immediately, and reunited with his father?! And finally, only after this whole ordeal does he choose to do what he should have done initially, identify himself. Why did he do this? Was it revenge? Or to exact punishment on his brothers? This class will show how Yosefs actions show us the depth of true healing, and define the process of true repentance. Yosefwas not manipulating his brothers; on the contrary, he was guiding them. It was only due to his superficial heartlessness that sincere, heartfelt, reconciliation became possible. Healing, or Teshuvah has three irreplaceable components: remorse for the past, resolve for the future, and finally, a moment, a dj vu, when that resolve is fully actualized and proven. Joseph wanted to ensure that his brothers experienced all three so that a new chapter in history can begin. The lessons today, as the Jewish people are at war, are powerful. This is a time for internal transformation.
Hamas-Israel War: The Rebbe's Words: This talk byRabbi YY Jacobson is an excerpt of a Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen, which took place on Motzei Shabbos Parshas Vayishlach, 19 Kislev, 5784, December 2, 2023
Women's Vayeishev Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayeshev, 22 Kislev, 5784, December 5, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Yud Tes Kislev 5784 Farbrengen: This Yud Tes Kislev Farbrengen with Rabbi YY Jacobson took place on Motzei Shabbos Parshas Vayishlach, 19 Kislev, 5784, December 2, 2023, at Beth Midrash Ohr Chaim, Monsey, NY. Music by Choni Reis and singing by Choni Goldman. Talk 1: How can we celebrate at a time of war? Hamas wanted to destroy our Simchas Torah, our joy and resolve. So now we need to be more Jewish, joyous, and united than ever before. The song of Padah Besholom. Talk 2: Today the powerful idea of the Tanya has emergedas for the true essence of every single Jew. Stories from post Simchas Torah 5784. Talk 3: The contribution of Chassidus teaching a Jew how to live in oneness 24-7, with complete fusion between body and soul, infinity and the finite, heaven and earth. Talk 4: The main thing of Judaism is the heart. Talk 5: How much gratitude we ought to have. The contribution of the Alter Rebbe. What the Rebbe predicted about the security of Israel. Talk 6: How to be a good therapist.
Vayishlach/Chanukah Women's Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayishlach, 15 Kislev, 5784, November 28, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Rabbi YY Interviewed on J-TV: Ollie From J-TV Speaks to Rabbi YY Jacobson About the Big Questions Surrounding the Jewish People in the Aftermath of the October 7 Massacre
Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Tiku Bachodesh #2: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Ki Seitzei, 10 Elul, 5782, September 6, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Tiku Bachodesh #1: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Ki Seitzei, 9 Elul, 5782, September 5, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #16: This class waspresented on Thursday, Parshas Shoftim, 5 Elul, 5782, September 1, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Women's Shoftim Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Shoftim, 3 Elul, 5782, August 30, 2022, at 18 Forshay, Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #15: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Shoftim, 3 Elul, 5782, August 30, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #14: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Shoftim, 2 Elul, 5782, August 29, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #13: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Re'eh, 25 Av, 5782, August 22, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #12: This class waspresented on Thursday, Parshas Eikev, 21 Av, 5782, August 18, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
20 Av - Yartzeit of Reb Levi Yitzchok Schneerson: In honorof the Rebbe's Father, RabbiLevi Yitzchok Schneerson's, Yartzeit on 20 Av, there was a night of learning the Rebbe's Father's Torah withRabbi YY Jacobson.
Women's Eikev Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Eikev, 19 Av, 5782, August 16, 2022, at 18 Forshay, Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. Why do the Broken Tablets remain such a great source of inspiration to the point that we took them to war? Why did Moshe feel the need to break the tablets? Why do we compare the death of the Tzaddik to the breaking of the tablets? Why the restlessness so many of us possess? Come on a journey into the types of relationships that redefine you at your core, because they are engraved in your soul. Once I taste infinity, once I see truth, there is no going back. This class is based on an address presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on 20 Av, 5732, July 31, 1972.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #11: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Eikev, 19Av, 5782, August 16, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #10: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Eikev, 18 Av, 5782, August 15, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #9: This class waspresented on Thursday, Parshas Va'eschanan, 14Av, 5782, August 11, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Women's 15 Av Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Va'eschanan, 12 Av, 5782, August 9, 2022, at 18 Forshay, Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #8: This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Va'eschanan, 12Av, 5782, August 9, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #7: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Va'eschanan, 11Av, 5782, August 8, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Tisha B'Av 5782 Lecture: Tisha B'Av History Lecture livein person at Ohr Chaim Shul, 18 Forshay Road,Tent 1.
The Brooklyn Jewish Experience "BJX" Presentsan international life changing Tisha B'av event On Motzei Shabbos & Sunday Aug 6 & 7, Tisha Bav, Featuring RabbiYY Jacobson
Lecture to Mexico City Community: During this lecture to Mexico City Community for Twisted Parenting, learn new strategies which promote union and harmony in the family. Thursday, August 4, 2022, 10 pm ET.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #6: This class was presented on Thursday, Parshas Devarim, 7Av, 5782, August 4, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #5: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Devarim, 5 Av, 5782, August 2, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #4: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Devarim, 4 Av, 5782, August 1, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #3: This class waspresented on Thursday, Parshas Matos-Massei, 29Tammuz, 5782, July 28, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #2: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Matos-Massei, 27Tammuz, 5782, July 26, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Heichaltzu #1: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Matos-Massei, 26 Tammuz, 5782, July 25, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Keynote at Conference of Chabad Women Educators: Rabbi YY Jacobson delivering the keynote address at the Conference of Chabad Women Educators, on 13 Tammuz, 5782, July 12, 2022, at the Hilton Hotel in Stamford, CT
Lecture to Zurich Community: Rabbi YY Jacobson delivering a speech on Thursday evening, 22 Tammuz, 5782, July 21, 2022, to the Zurich Community, in Zurich,Switzerland
Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Chukas Az Yashir #4: This class was presented on Monday, Parshas Balak, 12Tammuz, 5782, July 11, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Avraham Fried & Rabbi YY Jacobson Sing the Poltava Nigun during the Live Farbrengen celebratingRabbi YY's 50th Birthday.
Expanding His Vision to Unite and Uplift Klal Yisroel: Donate at: raisethon.com/yy Siyum Maseches Yivamos & Grand Farbrengen Celebrating Rabbi YY's 50th Birthday.Rabbi YY Jacobson with guest stars: MBD, Avaraham Fried, Lipa Schmeltzer & Benny Friedmanon Thursday, July 7, 8 Tammuz, 7:00pm ET
Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Chukas Az Yashir #3: This class waspresented on Thursday, Parshas Chukas, 8 Tammuz, 5782, July 7, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Women's Chukas Class: This class waspresented on TuesdayParshas Chukas, 6 Tammuz, 5782, July 5, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Chukas Az Yashir #2: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Chukas, 6 Tammuz, 5782, July 5, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
RaiseThon: Rabbi YY articulates what our generation needs more than anything else and how we can inspire the next generation of leaders Please donate atraisethon/yy
Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Chukas Az Yashir #1: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Chukas, 5 Tammuz, 5782, July 4, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Shifra Hendrie Interviews Rabbi YY Jacobson: Rabbi YY Jacobson with Shifra Chana Hendrie discussion at the Geulah Summit To see their other programs etc. go to:Geulah Summit
For 3 Tammuz, Yartzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe: In honor of 3 Tammuz, Yartzeit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi YY Jacobson presented a text-based class in a Sicha (address)of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, presented on ShabbosParshas Korach, 3 Tamuz, 1971, published in Likkutei Sichos Vol. 13. The class was given on Friday, Parshas Korach, 2 Tammuz, 5782, July 1, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Korach Ve'ovad Halevi Hu #2: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Korach, 29Sivan, 5782, June 28, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Korach Ve'ovad Halevi Hu #1: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Korach, 28Sivan, 5782, June 27, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Rabbi YY on "The Wildescast" Podcast: Rabbi YY was featured on "The Wildescast" podcast, hosted by Rabbi Mark Wildes, on Tuesday, 22 Sivan, 5782, June 21, 2022
Lecture in Passaic, New Jersey: Rabbi YY presentedthis Lecture in Passaic, NJ on 19 Sivan, 5781, May30, 2021.
Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Shlach Nesachim #6: This class was presented on Thursday, Parshas Shlach, 24Sivan, 5782, June 23, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Women's Shlach Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Shlach, 22Sivan, 5782, June 21, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Shlach Nesachim #5: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Shlach, 22Sivan, 5782, June 21, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Shlach Nesachim #4: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Shlach, 21Sivan, 5782, June 20, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Shlach Nesachim #3: This class will bepresented on Wednesday, Parshas Behaaloscha, 16 Sivan, 5782, June 15, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Women's Behaaloscha Class: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Behaaloscha, 15Sivan, 5782, June 14, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Shlach Nesachim #2: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Behaaloscha, 15Sivan, 5782, June 14, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Chassidus: Likkutei Torah Shlach Nesachim #1: This class was presented on Monday, Parshas Behaaloscha, 14 Sivan, 5782, June 13, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.