Ep. 487: What Did the Rebbe Mean That "All We Have to Do Is Open Your Eyes”? When I Open My Eyes I See Chaos in the World, Not Moshiach

MyLife: Chassidus Applied

Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:
What does this week’s Torah portion and time period teach us today?

• Lessons from Adar
• Parshas Vayakhel: What power is there in gathering together?
• Parshas Ki Tissa:

• Should we be doing anything different?
• Are there any parallels between the war in Ukraine and in Gaza?
• Why not return any part of Israel?
• What can we learn from the demonic passion of our enemies?

• Are we allowed to try to force G-d's hand to bring Moshiach?
• Why is intensifying Torah and Mitzvos in order to bring Moshiach not an attempt at forcing G-d's hand?
• Are we prohibited from controlling Israel until Moshiach comes?
• If there is a question about controlling Israel, why was the Rebbe adamant about holding on to every inch of land?

• What did the Rebbe mean when he said that the birurim are finished?
• What does “open your eyes” mean? When I open my eyes I see chaos in the world, not Moshiach
• Did anything change after 5750 regarding Moshiach’s imminent arrival?