Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
What does 17 Tammuz teach us today?

How do the Three Weeks reflect the twists and turns and ups and downs of our life cycles?
Since Rabbi Akiva laughed because he saw that the destruction of the Temple is really a step toward its rebuilding, why do we mourn during the Three Weeks?
What do we learn from the breach of the Jerusalem walls?
What does Yerushalayim mean, and what is its message?

What lessons can we derive from Pinchas’ zealotry?
Should we be aggressive with someone who behaves immodestly?
Should we admonish someone who is not keeping Torah and mitzvos?
What is the significance of dividing the land by lots?
What can we learn from the daughters of Tzelafchad on how to address unfair situations in an appropriate and respectful manner?

Can we learn from Balaam that at times we may need to receive blessings from the “other side”?

Is it appropriate to express anger at G-d for allowing the events of October 7th?
Are we allowed to kill innocent people and children in a time of war?
Can we apply the lesson to speak rather than hit the rock to the way we deal with Hamas?

Should we see Trump’s narrow escape as divine intervention?
Is political violence always bad?

What do we learn from Parshas Pinchas?
What do we learn from Parshas Balak? War in Israel Assassination attempt against former President Trump What should be our attitude to an article criticizing the Rebbe?
Can we learn anything from the Rebbe about whom to vote for in the coming presidential election?

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