Weekly Women's Class by Rabbi YY Jacobson

By Rabbi YY JacobsonReligion & Spirituality Education Judaism

Weekly Women's Class by Rabbi YY Jacobson episodes

December 19, 2023 Decades Have Passed Since the Abuse, But Has My Family Changed? - Vayigash Women's Class
Why Didn't Yosef Send a Message to His Father that He Was Alive? Why Did He Torment His Brothers?

This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayigash, 7 Tevet, 5784, December 19, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Finally one of the most dramatic stories in the Torah reaches its climax. Yosef reveals himself to his brothers and ultimately reunites with his beloved father after 22 years of heart-break and suffering. The brothers are first shocked, embarrassed, and then finally relieved.
But let us take a step back. Yosef had recognized his brothers immediately, yet chose to conceal this fact. Instead, he accused them, imprisoned them, and forced them to and from Egypt, ultimately tearing beloved Benjamin away from Yaakov, and causing his elderly father more unnecessary prolonged suffering. If he forgave them, then he should have revealed himself immediately, and reunited with his father?! And finally, only after this whole ordeal does he choose to do what he should have done initially, identify himself. Why did he do this? Was it revenge? Or to exact punishment on his brothers?
This class will show how Yosef’s actions show us the depth of true healing, and define the process of true repentance. Yosef was not manipulating his brothers; on the contrary, he was guiding them. It was only due to his superficial ‘heartlessness’ that sincere, heartfelt, reconciliation became possible.
Healing, or Teshuvah has three irreplaceable components: remorse for the past, resolve for the future, and finally, a moment, a déjà vu, when that resolve is fully actualized and proven. Joseph wanted to ensure that his brothers experienced all three so that a new chapter in history can begin.
The lessons today, as the Jewish people are at war, are powerful. This is a time for internal transformation.

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1 hr 40 min
December 10, 2023 Decades Have Passed Since the Abuse, But Has My Family Changed?
Weekly Women's Class:
This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayigash, 7 Tevet, 5784, December 19, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
Finally one of the most dramatic stories in the Torah reaches its climax. Yosef reveals himself to his brothers and ultimately reunites with his beloved father after 22 years of heart-break and suffering. The brothers are first shocked, embarrassed, and then finally relieved.
But let us take a step back. Yosef had recognized his brothers immediately, yet chose to conceal this fact. Instead, he accused them, imprisoned them, and forced them to and from Egypt, ultimately tearing beloved Benjamin away from Yaakov, and causing his elderly father more unnecessary prolonged suffering. If he forgave them, then he should have revealed himself immediately, and reunited with his father?! And finally, only after this whole ordeal does he choose to do what he should have done initially, identify himself. Why did he do this? Was it revenge? Or to exact punishment on his brothers?
This class will show how Yosef’s actions show us the depth of true healing, and define the process of true repentance. Yosef was not manipulating his brothers; on the contrary, he was guiding them. It was only due to his superficial ‘heartlessness’ that sincere, heartfelt, reconciliation became possible.
Healing, or Teshuvah has three irreplaceable components: remorse for the past, resolve for the future, and finally, a moment, a déjà vu, when that resolve is fully actualized and proven. Joseph wanted to ensure that his brothers experienced all three so that a new chapter in history can begin.
The lessons today, as the Jewish people are at war, are powerful. This is a time for internal transformation.
1 hr 40 min
December 05, 2023 Yosef’s Evolution: The Day You Let Go, You Can Begin to Live - Women's Vayeishev Class
As He Was Cast Twice Into a Pit, Yosef Transformed his Slavery and Prison Into Greatness

This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayeshev, 22 Kislev, 5784, December 5, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.

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1 hr 55 min
November 28, 2023 Can You See the Light Shining on the Jewish People? - Vayishlach/Chanukah Women's Class
Yaakov's Chanukah Jugs and a Conversation on Despair and Hope at a Meat Market

This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayishlach, 15 Kislev, 5784, November 28, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.

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1 hr 35 min
November 26, 2023 Yosef’s Evolution: The Day You Let Go, You Can Begin to Live
Weekly Women's Class:
This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayeshev, 22 Kislev, 5784, December 5, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
1 hr 55 min
November 24, 2023 Israel-Hamas War: Can You See the Light Shining on the Jewish People?
Weekly Women's Class:
This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayishlach, 15 Kislev, 5784, November 28, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
1 hr 35 min
November 21, 2023 Remaining Anchored in Truth and Love During Insanity: Hamas-Israel War: - Vayeitzei Women's Class
We Are Your Sheep; You Are Our Shepherd: Why Is Yaakov So Busy with Sheep?

This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayetzei, 8 Kislev, 5784, November 21, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.

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1 hr 28 min
November 12, 2023 Hamas-Israel War: Remaining Anchored in Truth and Love During Insanity
Weekly Women's Class:
This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Vayetzei, 8 Kislev, 5784, November 21, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
1 hr 28 min
November 07, 2023 When Eliezer Forgot His Name, He Could Follow the Angel - Women’s Chayei Sarah Class
Israel at War: How to Show Up Without Anxiety & Fear

This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Chayei Sara, 23 Cheshvan, 5784, November 7, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.

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1 hr 22 min
November 01, 2023 Israel at War: How to Show Up Without Anxiety & Fear
Weekly Women's Class:
This class was presented on Tuesday, Parshas Chayei Sara, 23 Cheshvan, 5784, November 7, 2023, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.
1 hr 22 min