Episode Details

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
 What should our focus be during these days of Elul? 

• What makes Elul unique? 
• Is Elul initiated from below (Ani L’Dodi) or from above (the king in the field)? (follow-up) 
• How do we create vessels for G-d's blessings this time of the year? 
• If the king is in the field during Elul, where does that leave us the rest of the year? 
• Is G-d more present during this time of the year? 
• I’ve had a very difficult year... What more can I do to ensure that the thirteen attributes of compassion manifest in my life? 
• Since G-d does all the mitzvos he commands us to do, how does He perform the mitzva of teshuva? 
• Can we say that this is like tzaddikim doing teshuva? 
• How can we say that G-d “regrets” anything? 
• Why does a Baal Teshuva reach higher than a Tzaddik? 
• Why are there no Shoftim maamorim in Likkutei Torah? 
• Can we bless someone with a happy new year over the phone? Should they answer amen? 
• What is the power of answering amen? 
• Is the blessing valid and does it work even without answering amen? 

• What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? 
• What is the significance of “Tavo” and the mitzva of the first fruit offering (bikurim) 
• What do we know about the stones upon which the Torah was inscribed?  
• How do we possibly explain the hidden blessing in child cannibalism?! 

• Why did the Rebbe tell us to celebrate and be extra joyous on the Frierdiker rebbes wedding anniversary? 

Ki Tavo 13 Elul G-d leading our footsteps when we travel on vacation (follow-up) 
Are we allowed to pray for others without their knowledge and consent?