On this week’s Chassidus Applied, Rabbi Simon Jacobson spoke about 15 Sivan, learn Torah and Shlichus, among other topics, including: With children leaving their hometowns to go on shlichus, how will their elderly parents be cared for? What events happened with the Rebbe and Rebbetzin during the arrest on this day in 1927? How should we respond to the recent tragic deaths of young people in our community? • Watch

By Rabbi Simon Jacobson: Many thinkers argue that our understanding of the universe has evolved from a pluralistic view to a singular view. Earlier in history, our so-called primitive perspective measured the universe with the naked senses, resulting in a perception that the world was made up of many different parts, ruled by diverse forces • Read More

In this week’s Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson spoke about the war in Shavuos, and Matan Torah, among other topics, including: What are we celebrating on Shavuos? What is the historic and cosmic significance of the Giving of the Torah? What is the virtue of committing and acting before listening and understanding? • Watch

In this week’s Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson spoke about the war in 13 Iyar, the Omer, and Pesach Sheini, among other topics, including: What did the Rebbe say after he stood up from Shiva in 1952? How does the refinement of our characters reflect the unique power of being a Jew? Does Pesach Sheini have any specific application to current events? • Watch

“You shall be holy, for I, the Lord your G-d, am holy.” This opening verse in this week’s Torah portion contains some of the most profound lessons in life. It dispels fundamental myths about G-d. It teaches us the meaning of true love. It uncovers our enormous potential. It empowers and inspires us to change the world • By Rabbi Simon Jacobson • Read More

Live at 10 PM EST: In this week’s Tanya Applied: Chapter 31.10: Your Personal Exodus Celebrating the Purpose of the Soul’s Descent into Darkness with Rabbi Simon Jacobson — the best-selling author of Toward a Meaningful Life, and the creator of the acclaimed and popular MyLife: Chassidus Applied series • Watch Live

Rabbi Simon Jacobson: We are now in the month of Nissan – a time of miracles. The Jewish people experienced many miracles in this month, beginning with their miraculous exodus from Egypt, which was accompanied by many miracles… People often talk about miracles. There are firm believers that miracles happen in our lives, and firm skeptics and non-believers. But before we discuss and debate the issue, wouldn’t it be wise to first define the meaning of a miracle? • Read More

What defines greatness? A closer look at the significance of Shabbat HaGadol, the traditional name for the Shabbat preceding Passover – can perhaps shed some light on the meaning of greatness. And also give us a laugh or two – hey who can’t use a bit of humor?… • By Rabbi Simon Jacobson • Read More

In this week’s Chassidus Applied with Rabbi Simon Jacobson spoke about the war in Iran, Nissan and Shabbos HaGadol, among other topics, including: Is Israel still the safest place? How can we say that when we see the danger and deaths wrought by Iranian missiles? What can we expect in this month of Nissan, a month of miracles and redemption? • Watch

Should the United States and Israel have launched a war against Iran? It’s a question many people are asking. It has stirred intense debate, controversy, and even wild conspiracy theories. But let’s step back and try to address this in a sober, rational, and thoughtful way—without politics, without propaganda and slogans, and without the noise that so often clouds our judgment. Join Rabbi Simon Jacobson to explore together the deeper question: What is the true case for war—and does it apply here? • Read More, Watch