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THIS WEEK'S TOPICS:

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What is the purpose of our descent into this hostile world? 

What did the Mitteler Rebbe contribute to Chassidus? 

A listener’s blessing to the community 

Was Rivkah actually 3 years old when she got married to Yitzchak?! 

Why was it okay for Yaakov to cheat Esau out of his birthright?!  

Should we be following the new Covid precautions? 

Is wearing a mask on Shabbos permissible? 

What should I do if my spouse chooses to believe nearly every conspiracy theory, especially those related to health? 

Are you a supporter of Trump or Biden? 

Why do you refer to this post-election time as being in a weird and bizarre state? 

Should we stay out of politics? 

Chassidus question: Is our soul purified anew each morning? 

MyLife 2020 Chassidus Applied Essay and Creative Contest: 6th Place winners: 

Essay English: Weaning Our Children Off Extrinsic Motivation, Liba Rimler, 21, Teacher, Cheder Chabad of Monsey, Pomona, NY 

Essay Hebrew (men): הגישה החסידית לחיים מאושרים בעולם הפוסטמודרני, The Chassidic Approach to a Fulfilling Life in the Post-Modern World, Yisroel Yitzchaki, Charish, Israel 

Essay Hebrew (women): נא להתקשר, Please Connect, Chana Ben-Chamo, Kfar Chabad, Israel 

Creative: Aleph; Elevating 2D to 3D (sculpture), Sarah Mochkin, 28, Village Community School, School Administration, Brooklyn, NY