May 10, 2021

Ep. 354: If the “World Is Ready For Moshiach” Why Are We Still Suffering Tragedy After Tragedy? What Does G-d Want of Us?

1 hour 18 minutes

Topics:

Tragedy in Miron

If the “world is ready for Moshiach” (as the Rebbe said), why are we still suffering tragedy after tragedy? What does G-d want of us?

What is bitachon in face of tragedy?

How can this bring us to grow in our love, unity, and acceptance of each other?

What can we learn from the difference approaches of Moshe and Aaron to the deaths of Nadav and Avihu?

Apology for suggesting that the victims were to blame

The Talmud about someone being crushed in the Temple

Please comment on other speakers addressing the tragedy

Is it right to blame anyone for the tragedy?

Is there any validity to the Zohar going around about 45 people dying in connection with Lag B’Omer?

Students of Rabbi Akiva

Why should lack of respect be a cause for death?

Can we compare other disagreements between students, for example those of the Maggid’s students, to the 24,000 students of Rabbi Akiva?

Chassidus applied to Bamidbar

Do we have an image of the tribes’ flags?

Is a census a good thing or not?

Chassidus applied to Shavuos

What can we learn from this Shavuos being 3333 years since Mattan Torah?

When Moshiach comes...

Will there be an official announcement?

Will we still have a mitzvah to believe in Hashem?

Will there be a scoreboard and will those who did mitzvos to make him come get rewarded?

Comments and Follow-up:

Moshiach’s response to the Baal Shem Tov

Tzedaka box near your bed

Chassidus question: How do we understand the critique in Iggeres HaKodesh 11 of those who have trouble facing tragedy?

MyLife 2020 Chassidus Applied Essay and Creative Contest: 22nd Place winners:

Essay English: Peeling Away the Mask: The Chassidic Guide to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Mallory Rosten, 23, Student, Mayanot Woman, Alpharetta, GA

Essay Hebrew (men): החירות האמיתית: הדרך למימוש הפוטנציאל הטמון בך, Menachem Mendel Sudakevitch, Student, Kfar Chabad, Israel

Essay Hebrew (women): יתן, ויתנו אחרים- חסיד, Michal Turnheim, Student, Beitar Illit, Israel

Creative: Yud Shevat (sketchbook), Mushka Cyprys, 22, Teacher, Lubavitch London, UK

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