Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
What lessons can we learn from 13 Iyar, the 73rd yahrzeit of Reb Yisroel Aryeh Leib a”h  

• What does his name and life teach us? 
• What did the Rebbe say after he stood up from shiva for his brother in 1952? 
• How do we deal with setbacks and difficulties? 

• How do we personalize this day? 
• Is there a connection between the 13 and 14th of Iyar? 

• Why do we celebrate on the day Rashbi passed away? 
• What is the connection between Rashbi and joy? 
• What do we learn from Rashbi and Lag B’omer? 
• What impact does the inner dimension of Torah have on our lives? 

• What is the significance of counting the Omer? 
• How do we apply to our lives the fact that the Omer counting begins after the barley offering? 
• What different meanings are there in the word sefira? 
• Why do we refine our emotions during these days? 
• Why not focus on cognitive emotions? 
• After counting the Omer why do we recite psalm 67 about the conductor of songs? 
• Why do we not make a blessing after we missed one day of counting? 
• Do we get a special reward for counting all 49 days? 
• Why do we not schedule weddings and listen to music during the days of the Omer? 
• Why does Chabad (and others) resume the customs of mourning after Lag B’Omer? 
• How is it possible that Rabbi Akiva’s students did not show respect to each other? 
• Why did Rabbi Akiva not stop their behavior? 
• What lessons can we learn from this in dealing with conflicts today?
• Why is there a custom to study the tractate of Sotah during these days? 

• What is the meaning of “l’hazhir ha’gdolim al ha’ktanim”? 
• What relevance does the service of the priests have to most of us who are not kohanim? 
• Why can a Kohen with physical deformities not serve in the temple?

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
In loving memory of Rabbi Sholom Lipskar a”h 

• A few words about Rabbi Jacobson’s relationship with Rabbi Lipskar 

• What is the meaning of “living with the times”? 
• What is the central theme of this Parsha? 
• What is the meaning of sanctification? 
• How do we sanctify the mundane? 
• How can someone be despicable in the “name of Torah”? 
• How do we create balance in our lives – balance between transcendence and integration?
• Why was the offering of Nadav and Avihu called “strange fire”? 
• Can you explain how the imbalance of rotzo and shuv led to the death of Aaron’s sons? 
• How do we reconcile the different reasons given for their death? 

• What responsibilities do we have to ensure we are sanctifying G-d in our lives? 
• How would the Rebbe advise us to deal with the pro Hamas protests in our neighborhoods? 
• Are the Jews who march supporting Hamas terrorists part of the erev rav? 
• What reaction should we have to a recent confrontation between a Jew and a man in a wheelchair? 

• Is owning a dog appropriate? 
• What attitude should we have to people who own dogs? 

• Does this month contain a special energy because it's the only month where every day of the month has the time bound mitzvah of counting the Omer? 
• What type of healing does this month refer to? 

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Transition from Nissan to Iyar 

• What is the central theme of this period in time? 
• What is the meaning of geulah – personally and psychologically? 

Rosh Chodesh Iyar 

• What lessons do we learn from this month? 
• What is the significance of it being the second month, and of its acronyms? 

Beis Iyar 

• Is there a connection between Tiferes of Tiferes and l'chatchila ariber? 
• How do we personalize this day? 

28 Nissan 

• How can we not feel despair after hearing the Rebbe’s words on Chof Ches Nissan – if the Rebbe was not successful in bringing Moshiach, what chance do we have? 
• Tut altz vos ir kent – what more can we do? 
• What specific things did the Rebbe instruct us to do to help bring the geulah? 
• A message from a child to the Rebbe about increasing acts of goodness and kindness 
• How do we envision the geulah?  
• How do we achieve geulah consciousness? 
• Why will the wolf be at peace with the lamb? 
• Is Seudas Moshiach connected with the Rebbe’s words on Chof Ches Nissan? 
• Does partaking in a festive meal in honor of a certain event help manifest its reality?  
• What is the meaning of kabolas malchus of Moshiach? 
• Should we be telling people that the Rebbe is Moshiach? 
• Are recent scientific accomplishments – like the resurrection of the DNA of an extinct wolf – a sign of geulah? 

MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Yud Alef Nissan • How do we honor the Rebbe’s 123rd birthday? 02:17 • What is the significance of the number eleven? 17:30 • How is it related to the Rebbe’s leadership? 17:50 • Is there a connection to the Rambam’s birthday on Erev Pesach? 20:08Personalizing the experience • Why is Yetziyas Mitzrayim so central to life? 29:10 • Why do we need to envision ourselves leaving Mitzrayim in every generation and every day? 29:10 • Why do the Ten Commandments begin with I am your G-d that took you out of Egypt and not that Created heaven and earth? 25:38 • If we must remember the Egyptian exodus every day, why is Pesach only eight days? 31:30 • How would you advise me to use the extra time on my hands during this Yom Tov season? 36:20 • In addition to addressing negative Pesach experiences, can you also focus on positive and beautiful elements? 39:39 • What are some prayers we can say the week before Pesach to ask Hashem for extra blessings in our lives, for a living, good health etc.? 42:48Chametz • Why are we forbidden from eating chametz? 45:56 • Why are there extra chumras on Pesach more than all year round? 47:56 • Why do we use a feather, spoon and candle when searching for chametz? 52:23 • Why did they add the chumra not to eat chametz from Erev Pesach in the morning? 51:00 • Why don’t Ashkenazim eat kitniyot (legumes), while some Sefardim do? 01:00:40 • Why don’t we eat gebrokts? 59:05Seder • Did the Rebbe ever tell us what is his favorite part of the Seder? 01:01:40 • Why do we eat matzah – due to it being the bread of affliction or due to the Jews not having time to wait until the dough rose? 01:01:51 • Is eating matzah a rectification of the sin of eating from the Tree of Knowledge? 01:05:50 • How does eating certain foods such as matzah, horseradish, and charoset dip align our souls with the energy of freedom? 01:04:09Last Days • What is the connection between the last day of Pesach and Moshiach? 01:10:47 • Why do we call them “four questions” when there are actually five, including mah nishtana? 01:07:29 • Why are there four questions? 01:08:37 • What do we say that during the year we don't dip even once, when in fact we dip the challah in salt? 01:09:10

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
Rosh Chodesh Nissan 

• Why is this day and month unique? 
• What is the significance that the first mitzvah we were given as a nation is blessing the new moon of the month of Nissan? 
• What is the meaning of Nissan? 
• What is the difference between nissim and niflaos? 
• Is the revelation of this month initiated from above or below? 
• What does it teach and how can it empower us in dealing with our present challenges? 
• Is there any credence in connecting the name of this month with an auto manufacturer by the same name? 

• What is the significance of this day? 
• What were some of the last words the Rebbe Rashab said before his histalkus? 
• What lessons can we draw from the Rebbe Rashab to help us navigate today's challenges? 

• What is the central theme of this week’s Torah chapter?’ 
• Why is G-d's name not mentioned in the opening verse? 
• Why does Vayikra have a small aleph? 
• What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? 

• Is Pesach meant to be a dreaded holiday filled with extreme stringencies? 
• Why and when did the Seder become a mechanical ritual for many Jews? 
• How can we rejuvenate the Pesach experience into a personally relevant and exciting experience? 
• What can I do to avoid conflicts with my spouse who keeps adding more draconian Pesach chumras, traumatizing our family? 

Beis Nissan Vayikra Pre-Pesach 

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
27 Adar 

• What lessons do we learn from this day? 
• Did the Rebbe say anything prior to this day preparing us for events to come? 

• The chronology of this week’s Torah portion and the following books of the Torah 
• What is the central theme of this week’s Torah chapter? 
• Why is accountability so vital? 
• What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? 
• Why was a cloud descending on the Mishkan a sign of the Shechina’s presence? 

• How does Chassidus explain why the Parah Adumah purifies the impurity of death? And why does it impurify the pure? 
• What is the source of your explanation on the progression of the four chapters? 

• How do we apply Parshas HaChodesh to our lives today? 
• Why is the period around Purim and Pesach connected to the obliteration of Amalek? 
• Do we commemorate the erection of the Mishkan on Rosh Chodesh Nissan? 
• Why are we not told to increase in joy in the month of Nissan? 
• How do we prepare for Pesach thirty days before the holiday? 
• Do our sages guarantee that the redemption will come in Nissan? 
• How do we understand the statement that Moshe was the first redeemer and will be the last redeemer? 

Pekudei Parshas Parah/Four Parshios HaChodesh/Nissan/Pesach Would the Rebbe oppose the dismantling of the Department of Education? 
Is it appropriate for Rabbis to post political click-bait videos just to increase their views? 
Should we participate and vote in the upcoming World Zionist Congress election? 
Thank you for your programs 

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
Triple Purim (Meshulash) in Jerusalem 
 
Adar 

• How can joy increase after Purim? 
• Is there a connection between joy and Purim and the sign of Pisces/fish of the month of Adar? 
•  inner dimensions and secrets? How does joy reveal

• What does Purim teach us about today’s wars with our enemies? 
• Why did Mordechai not bow to Haman (follow-up)? 
• Why do the sages interpret that Esther was married to Mordechai (follow-up)? 
• Why do we commemorate the Fast of Esther the day before Purim when the actual 3-day fast was in Nissan eleven months earlier? 
• Is humor and light-heartedness allowed at other times, or only on Purim? 
• Why don’t we find humor in the written Torah? (follow-up) 
• Will Moshiach have a sense of humor, or will that time be strictly serious?  
• Are we allowed to make fun of the Purim villains? 
• What is the difference between frivolous and “holy” humor? 

• What is the central theme of this week’s Torah chapter? 
• What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? 
• What do we learn from the Jews donating for the Mishkan more than was needed? 

• Should we be working toward transforming our enemies and not just annihilating them? 

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
What lessons can we learn from Tes Adar – 85 years later? 

• Why was coming to America a new era in history? 

• What does Purim teach us about today’s wars with our enemies? 
• Can we compare Hamas to Haman? 
• Is there a connection between the redemption of Purim and the final redemption? 
• Why will Purim be the only holiday that we will celebrate in the future? 
• Why was it so important that Mordechai not bow to Haman? After all, Jacob bowed to Esau. 
• If Esther could violate one of the three cardinal sins to save the Jewish people, why couldn’t Mordechai bow to Haman for the same reason? 
• Is there a way today to replicate the Rebbe’s hurrah hurrah hurrah that eliminated Stalin? 
• How do we justify the killing of 75,000 enemies? 
• Why do we praise the Jews for not taking spoils when they killed so many people? 
• Why the need for a second decree? 
• Why does fasting annul decrees? 
• Why then don’t we fast or wear sackcloth today in honor of the hostages? 
• What is the significance of Purim falling out on a Friday? 
• How can we explain the obligation of drinking on Purim until we can't distinguish between blessed is Mordechai and cursed is Haman?! 
• How could Rabba “kill” Reb Zeira on Purim?  
• What do we learn from this incident? 
• Does this story indicate that we ought to be careful how much Chassidus to learn? 
• How could Esther have relations with Achashverosh, especially according to the opinion that she was married? 
• Why do we wear Purim costumes? 
• What is the origin of the “Purim Torah”? 
• Why is Purim a holiday in which things are turned inside out and upside down?

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
44th Siyum HaRambam 

• What is its significance? 
• Why did the Rebbe institute learning the daily Rambam? 
• When was it instituted and what is some of the background? 
• Why does the Rambam’s book of halachas begin and end with discussing G-d's existence? 

• What is the theme and energy of this month? 
• What is the source that the mazal of this month is special? 
• Why is Adar unique when we’re supposed to be joyous all the time? 
• What are some things we can do to manifest and increase the blessings of this month? 
• Why don’t we find humor in the written Torah? 
• On the night of his passing, what did the Alter Rebbe tell the Tzemech Tzedek about being joyous? 

• What is the central theme of this week’s Torah chapter? 
• What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? 
• Why was the pure olive oil brought to Moshe and not to Aaron? 
• Why were there seven days of training of the kohanim? 
• Should kohanim be trained now to be ready to serve when Moshiach comes? 
• Why was shatnez permitted in the kohan’s garments? 
• Why do we need a physical temple when G-d dwells within each one of us? 

• Is that appropriate? 
• What can be done about it? 

• Why are some people blessed more than others even if they did not create a “keli”?  

Adar Tetzaveh Do some Jewish publications and sites present revisionist history?   
How much of a container must we make for G-d's blessings? 

MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:Bibas family tragedy 0:30 • How should we react to the tragic news that the mother and her two red headed babies were murdered by the terrorist savages? 05:10 • Is revenge an acceptable response? 12:04 13:52 • What should I say to a friend who no longer wants to be observant due to G-d allowing this to happen? 17:45 • How do we apply the Rebbe’s words about the blessings of Chof Beis Shevat to Chof Beis Tishrei (October 7)? 25:18Adar • How can we experience joy in face of recent tragic events in Israel? 28:20Terumah • What is the central theme of this Torah chapter? 31:40 • What personal and global lessons does it offer us for our times? 34:03 • What does “I will dwell in them” mean? 36:28 • Do we all own a piece of the Mishkan/Mikdash? 37:53 • What was the purpose of the temporary Mishkan? 42:15 • Why don’t we have a temporary Mishkan today? 44:14President Trump • Can we ask the President to issue an order to rebuild the Third Temple? 45:58 • Should we be supporting the President's aggressive executive orders? 51:42 • Is the rise of President Trump a precursor to the geulah? 54:04 • What should be our attitude to the health status of the leader of another religion? 56:26 • Should we be harassing anti-Israel commentators? 58:48 • What can be done about the plight of single fathers? 01:01:26