Women's Class Parshas Bo/Pesach: This class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Bo, 2 Shevat, 5783, January 24, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. It is a fascinating law in this weeks portion. If I am eating the Afikoman and I fall asleep, when wake up I cant continue eating it. Because it is as though I am beginning a new, second meal, and the Passover offering meal, as well as the Afikoman, have to be eaten in one single uninterrupted meal. The above law applies if a person was conducting a seder alone. But what if he or she is eating the Passover offering or the afikomen with a group of other Jews, then even if he or she falls asleep, they can continue eating after they awake, as long as some members of the group remained awake. The logic is clear. If I am eating in your company, then even if I fell asleep, my meal has not been interrupted, because you are awake. As long as you guys are awake, when I resume consciousness, I am right back in the game. The fact that I took a nap for an hour or two does not mean that my meal has ceased. At first glance, it seems like a technical law, even if quite fascinating and also a bit of a stretch. It was on the 20th of Teves, 5750, January 17, 1990, when I heard from the Lubavitcher Rebbe the deeper emotional and historical meaning of the above law. I still recall how emotional and moving the Rebbes explanation was, including of how marvelous it was to see a seemingly technical law reflecting such a splendid insight into Jewish history. It also contains timeless lessons on how we view our brothers, sister, and children, who at some point feel detached from the story of Judaism and the Jewish people.

The Sleepers

Shmini Women's Class: This weekly women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Shmini,19 Adar II, 5782, March 22, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The class was dedicated to the recent passing of HaGaon Reb Chaim Kanievsky (1928-2022), on Friday, Shushan Purim, 5782, March 18, 2022, at his home in Bnei Brak, at the age of 94. The funeral on Sunday brought together some 750,000 mourners from all over the Holy Land.

Eulogy for Rav Chaim Kanievsky: The Power of Torah

Don't Play the Blame Game

"In this weeks Torah Portion the Jews are charged with mission impossible: Build a finite home for an infinite G-d. Yet, G-d chooses to rest in this relatively humble abode, and most intensely in the Holy of Holies, the location of the Ark. The Ark was a gold-plated box containing the Tablets, the Torah, given to Moses at Sinai, and had two poles, one on either side which enabled the Kohanim, the priests, to carry it during travel. " "In this class, we will analyze the timeless spiritual meaning behind the enigmatic prohibition forbidding the removal or dislodging of the Arks two carrying-poles."

What the Jews Did Not Tell the Dalai Lama

When You Learn Torah You Bring G-d into the World - Studying the Book of Torah Or Terumah Maamar Mi Yetencha -- Class 2 of 3

When You Learn Torah You Bring G-d into the World

Chassidus: Torah Ohr Yisro V'es Hohar Ashan #1: This class waspresented on Monday, Parshas Terumah, 29 Shevat, 5782, January 31, 2022, streaming live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.

Classical Music vs. The Chabad Melody

You're the Perfect Parent

Chassidus: Torah Ohr Yisro V'Chol Ha'om #4: This class waspresented on Thursday, Parshas Mishpatim, 25 Shevat, 5782, January 27, 2022, streaming live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.

The Spiritual Origin of Marital Therapy

YY Moment: Depression Isnt a Lack of Emunah

Depression Isnt a Lack of Emunah

Women's Mishpatim Class: This weekly women's class waspresented on Tuesday, Parshas Mishpatim, 23 Shevat, 5782, January 25, 2022, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.

Its Not the Trauma or the Sin; Its the Shame that Destroys

Do You Love Compliments?

Choose Your Image

Chassidus: Torah Ohr Yisro V'Chol Ha'om #3: This class was presented on Monday, Parshas Mishpatim, 22 Shevat, 5782, January 24, 2022, streaming live from Rabbi Jacobson's home in Monsey, NY.

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