Ep. 471: Should We Attend the Pro-Israel Rally in Washington on Tuesday?

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:

A Historic Wake-Up Call 

How are we to look at the latest events shaking us all up? 

Is this a wake-up call? 

How do we respond? 

What are its implications? 

What responsibility do we have today and what should we be doing? 

How can I move away from obsessively following the news? 

How do we deal with upheaval? 

What can I do to comfort someone who lost a loved one in Israel? 

Why should we be afraid of terrorists if we have one G-d and many worlds?   

Should we attend the pro-Israel rally in Washington on Tuesday?  

Should I not allow my children to attend due to concerns for their safety? 

What are our good deeds accomplishing? 

If someone is not doing a good deed, are they less protected? 

Should we giving charity and saying Psalms together? 

Should we be extra careful with tznius? 

Should we start dancing and celebrating now, in advance of the miracles we know Hashem will do? 

Should we apply for legal gun permits for self-defense? 

Should we go to the Ohel and pray for protection? 

Can we bring pictures of the hostages to the Ohel?  

Do we make a blessing upon the release of hostages? 

How does the Torah story of Yaakov and Esau help understand today’s events? 

What constitutes victory? 

Is the current war in Israel the war of Gog and Magog?  

What are we told about the wars at the end of days between the children of Yishmael, Esau and Jacob? 

Are Muslims/Arabs children of Yishmael? 

Strength and Direction Actions Empowering Torah Portions  How Does the Story End?