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Weekly Story: How Did He Know?

I heard this story when I was a youngster and someone recently reminded me of it. It can be seen in all its details in taamei Haminhagim pp. 497-499. At the same time, I ask you to please share with me stories that I can share with the wider audience, may they all be well. As always your feedback is greatly appreciated.

8:00PM: Perspective on the US Elections and Latest Peace Agreements in the Middle East

The topics in this week’s 328th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: Perspective on the US Elections and Latest Peace Agreements in the Middle East; The Critical Relevance of Chassidus for Our Trying Times; Chassidus Applied to Zayin Cheshvan and Lech Lecha; What Is the Secret to True Growth and Self-Actualization? Is Someone Who Wears a Mask, Follows Distancing Guidelines and Gets Vaccines Lacking in Bitachon? What to Do if My Trusted Doctor Rejects a Proven Remedy? How to Deal with Addiction to Inappropriate Online Content? Was Abraham the First Jew?

8:00pm: What Attitude Should We Have to the Government’s Enforcement of Health Measures in Orthodox Jewish Communities, and to the Protests and Mask Burnings in Response? Are Jews Being Unfairly Targeted?

The topics in this week’s 327th episode of the highly acclaimed MyLife: Chassidus Applied series, with Rabbi Simon Jacobson, will include: With Conflicting Messages Coming From Different Sources About Our Behavior During These Times, What and Who Should We Believe? Which Health Guidelines Should We Be Following Today According to the Torah?  What Attitude Should We Have to the Government’s Enforcement of Health Measures in Orthodox Jewish Communities, and to the Protests and Mask Burnings in Response? Are Jews Being Unfairly Targeted? If Yes, What Should We Do About It? Chassidus Applied to the Post Holidays, Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan and Parshas Noach

Weekly Story: Avodas HaTefilla

Checking over the biography of the Rebbe Rashab, I realized that although I mention the tremendous efforts and emphasis that the Rebbe Rashab put in, to encourage Chassidim to Daven with Avodas HaTefilla, I never really explained what Avodas HaTefilla is. So, I decided to share my thoughts and hopefully with your input, I would be able to write that chapter properly and send the book to the printer.

The Kosher Symbol Saga

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of the Kosher certifications on the products we consume? Wonder no more! The Kosher Symbol Saga is a lecture that was delivered at the 12th annual National Jewish Retreat by the Av Beis Din of the British Columbia Beth Din, Rabbi Avraham Feigelstock.

Weekly Story: Entering Into a Sukka

Very often, I posted stories that I have heard by various farbrengens of mashpiim and chassidim, and many have informed me that they use it in the shul farbrengen or Shabbos table with their family, but lately due to the guidelines of Covid I have refrained from participating in most farbrengens. But I do recall some Sukkos farbrengens of Reb Yisroel Friedman, so I will use one of the points he stressed to present a thought of mine on chinuch.