Podcasts about rabbi yy jacobson

In this insightful conversation, Rabbi YY Jacobson presents Jewish mysticism as a dynamic framework for consciousness and connection rather than abstract theology. He passionately and clearly illustrates how faith and, ultimately, surrender can redefine how we see ourselves, our pain, and the world around us. Before the Lubavitcher Rabbi's passing, Rabbi Jacobson served as one of his oral scribes. As a close disciple of the Rabbi, he developed a strong foundation in the world of Chassidut [Hasidism] and Jewish mysticism. Now, Rabbi Jacobson is a world-renowned speaker and scholar.He now joins us to answer eighteen questions with Rabbi Dr. Benji Levy on Jewish mysticism including how Torah is the map of reality, how spirituality should inform your relationships, and the function of humility in religious growth. Here are our questions: What is Jewish mysticism?How were you introduced to Jewish mysticism?In an ideal world, would all Jews be mystics?What do you think of when you think of God?What is the purpose of the Jewish people?How does prayer work?What is the goal of Torah study?Does Jewish mysticism view men and women the same?Should Judaism be hard or easy?Why did God create the world? Can humans do something that is against God's will?What do you think of when you think about Moshiach?Is the State of Israel part of the final redemption?What is the greatest challenge facing the world today?How has modernity changed Jewish mysticism?What differentiates Jewish mysticism from the mysticism of other religions? Does one need to be religious to study Jewish mysticism?Can mysticism be dangerous?How has Jewish mysticism affected your relationships with yourself and with others?What is a Jewish teaching that you always take with you?

There Is Bliss in Everything; It's G-d's love letter to usThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, Parshas Balak, 7 Tammuz, 5786, June 22 , 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9944

May Hashem Find His Power: ”How Moshe Brought Healing to the Lowest" SpacesThis is the fifth class in a series on the discourse "V'atah Yigdal Na Koach Adnai," presented by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi, on Shabbos Shlach, 28 Sivan, 5566, June 14, 1806, published in Likkutei Torah Shlach. This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, Parshas Korach, 30 Sivan, 5786, June 15, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9940

When Life Throws You a Curveball, Surrender Becomes a LifelineThis is the fourth class in a series on the discourse "V'atah Yigdal Na Koach Adnai," presented by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi, on Shabbos Shlach, 28 Sivan, 5566, June 14, 1806, published in Likkutei Torah Shlach. This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, Parshas Shlach, 26 Sivan, 5786, June 11, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The class explores why the deepest form of performing mitzvos is without reason; we discuss the argument of Reb Yishmael and Reb Akiva, how the Jews responded to the Ten Commandments, with a "yes" or a "no," and how when life hands you a curveball which you can't fit into your framework, "bitul" becomes a blissful lifeline. We explored at length the address of the Rebbe Shabbos Shlach, 1989, how when Moshe was told he should decide for himself if to send the spies, he felt he was given a new path in Judaism. G-d was telling him to trust himself. But how do we know when to trust ourselves and when not? The answer is: Trust your divinity, not your anxiety.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9936

We All Have an Inner Knowing; But Maybe We Don't? When Moshe Was Given a New PathIt is almost incomprehensible. G-d always gave him decisive directives. Suddenly, G-d tells Moses, I am staying out of this one. Yet astonishingly, Moses does not back off. Why? A reflection on two models of Judaism, two models of relationships, helps us appreciate when and how to trust ourselves in life. This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, Parshas Shlach, 24 Sivan, 5786, June 9, 2026, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9935

Have We Deprived a Generation of EXPERIENCING Yiddishkeit & Chassidus?This is the third class in a series on the discourse "V'atah Yigdal Na Koach Adnai," presented by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi, on Shabbos Shlach, 28 Sivan, 5566, June 14, 1806, published in Likkutei Torah Shlach. Rabbi YY Jacobson gave the class on Monday, Parshas Shlach, 23 Sivan, 5786, June 8, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The class focused on a letter Rabbi YY received from a Yeshiva boy lamenting how so many youth experience Judaism and Chassidus as something that can't really resonate with their most authentic selves; for it to be true, it must be miserable. He addressed the proper way to communicate Judaism, Chassidus, and Tanya, igniting a fire in the eyes of our students and children. The class explores the concepts in Tanya of "the mind ruling the heart," and "pushing away your feelings and cravings with two hands," as well as the "banuni," not focusing on emotions, but on thoughts, words, and actions.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9932

Have We Distorted Torah and Chassidus to Make Ourselves Feel Better?This is the second class in a series on the discourse "V'atah Yigdal Na Koach Adnai," presented by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi, on Shabbos Shlach, 28 Sivan, 5566, June 14, 1806, published in Likkutei Torah Parshas Shlach. Rabbi YY Jacobson gave the class on Thursday, Parshas Behaaloscha 19 Sivan, 5786, June 4, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The class explores how you know when your healing journeys have taken a detour, and how we know when we are distorting Torah and Chassidus to make us feel better. Ultimately, all healing is about alignment and surrender to Source, and brings us into a deeper relationship with Torah and Mitzvos. We discuss how the Arizal and all the Tzaddikim reached their deepest spiritual experiences through the joy of Mitzvos.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9930

Have Secular Values Destroyed Our Standards of Jewish Education? What Happened to Good Old Discipline?This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 17 Sivan, 5786, June 2, 2026, Parshas Be'haloscha, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9929

Compassion for the Distance Between Who I Am and Who I Think I AmThis is the first class in a series on the discourse "V'atah Yigdal Na Koach Adnai," presented by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schnuer Zalman of Liadi, on Shabbos Shlach, 28 Sivan, 5566, June 14, 1806, published in Likkutei Torah Parshas Shlach. Rabbi YY Jacobson gave the class on Monday, Parshas Behaaloscha 16 Sivan, 5786, June 1, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. The class explores the distinction between the soul before descending to earth and afterward. We explain the difference between this world and all the higher worlds, and why true growth and transformation only happen here below. The class discussed arousing profound compassion for ourselves when we discover our conscious distance from who we truly are, absorbed in the oneness of "Sovev."View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9928

Surrender Is an Infinite ProcessThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 10 Sivan, 5786, May 26, 2026, Parshas Nasso, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9926

In this episode of the Meaningful People Podcast,  and  dive into one of the biggest struggles facing the Jewish world today: are we creating people who truly think, feel, and connect… or are we just creating followers? From anxiety and burnout to authenticity, leadership, inner purpose, and the fear-based versions of Yiddishkeit many people quietly wrestle with, this conversation goes far beyond surface-level inspiration. Rabbi YY Jacobson challenges listeners to stop seeing themselves as powerless products of "the system" and instead rediscover the "prophet" inside every Jew.    The episode also explores painful but deeply relevant topics like division within the Jewish community, trauma, parenting, mental health, spirituality, and why so many young people feel disconnected despite living more comfortable lives than any previous generation. Rabbi YY shares powerful insights about anxiety, ego, relationships, healing, and what it really means to have a relationship with Hashem that brings a person alive instead of consuming them. This is one of the most raw, philosophical, and emotionally charged conversations we've ever had, and one that will challenge the way you think about Judaism, identity, and yourself.  This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ► PZ Deals   Download the app and never pay full price again!   https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp    _________________   ► Colel Chabad Pushka App   The easiest way to give Tzedaka   https://pushkapp.cc/meaningful   _________________   ► EL AL From the Hebrew announcements to the Israeli atmosphere onboard, flying EL AL feels like Israel before you even land. With nonstop flights to Israel and Jewish comfort from takeoff to landing, there's nothing like hearing:  "ברוכים הבאים לישראל." Book your next flight with EL AL: https://www.elal.com/eng/usa?utm_source=meaningful&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=gcny_incoming_usa&cid=s:el%7Cm:what%7Ccp:gcny%7Cct:incoming%7Cau:usa _________________   ► Kosher Klaf   This episode is brought to you by Kosher Klaf. Head over to KosherKlaf.com or call 516-737-5436 to check out their incredible selection. Plus, use coupon code meaningfulminute at checkout for free shipping!   _________________   ► Ness Vacation Homes   EDEN GARDENS' LARGEST LUXURY HOME COLLECTION  Handpicked, high-end homes available exclusively through Ness. OPTIONAL PROGRAM-LEVEL PESACH EXPERIENCE  Upgrade your stay with a complete A–Z Pesach setup, including kitchen preparation, catered meals, and fully arranged details by Glatt Gourmet.   https://nessvacationhomes.com/   _________________   ► Town Appliance   Visit the website or message them on WhatsApp   https://www.townappliance.com https://bit.ly/Townappliance_whatsapp  

In the wake of our Denominations series, many of you wrote to us asking "what about Chabad?" As a leading resource for all Jews, it makes perfect sense to consider how Chabad fits into the denominational puzzle of America. We're off this week, but Noam kicks us off with a fresh greeting and a few words about Chabad before re-introducing our episode from last summer with Rabbi YY Jacobson. We're getting ready to respond to more of your letters about the denominations series (as well as some other recent episodes). If you'd like to have your question considered for a special mailbag episode, don't forget to write to us at wonderingjews@unpacked.media or comment on our Instagram/YouTube pages. Get in touch at WonderingJews@unpacked.media. Follow @wonderingjews on Instagram, and watch and subscribe on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ------------ This podcast is brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. Subscribe to the Unpacked newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://unpacked.bio/22f7b4⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Chassidus Came to Teach Us How to Enjoy This World, Not Only the NextThis text-based class is the sixth and last in a series on the Maamar "Ki Bayom Hazeh Yechaper," number two, by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812), which he presented on Shabbos Vayielech, 6 Tishrei, 5570 (September 16, 1809), published in Likkutei Torah Acherei Mos. Rabbi YY Jacobson presented this class on Monday, Parshas Behar - Bechukosei, 17 Iyar, 5786, May 4, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9916

See Me, Don't Just Serve Me: How Can the Sages Say that “All Mitzvos Don't Compare to One Word of Torah?!” This text-based class is the fifth in a series on the Maamar "Ki Bayom Hazeh Yechaper," number two, by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812), which he presented on Shabbos Vayielech, 6 Tishrei, 5570 (September 16, 1809), published in Likkutei Torah Acherei Mos. Rabbi YY Jacobson presented this class on Friday, Parshas Emor, 14 Iyar, 5786, May 1, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9915

Hello Anxiety My Old Friend… And Now Can We Let Go?This class is the fourth of a series on the Maamar "Ki Bayom Hazeh Yechaper," number two, by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812), which he presented on Shabbos Vayielech, 6 Tishrei, 5570 (September 16, 1809), published in Likkutei Torah Achrei Mos. Rabbi YY Jacobson presented this class as a "farbrengen," a vulnerable conversation on surrender, trust, trauma, and living in oneness. It was presented on Thursday, Parshas Emor, 13 Iyar, 5786, April 30, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9912

The Story of the Blasphemer: You're Not Guilty, But Cursing G-d/Reality Robs You of Your Inner RadianceThis class, exploring the perplexing and disturbing story of the Blasphemer who was stoned to death, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, Parshas Emor, 11 Iyar, 5786, April 28, 2026, The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9911

The Most Important Question in Life: What Is More Real—My Finiteness or My Infinity?This text-based class is the third of a series on the Maamar "Ki Bayom Hazeh Yechaper," number two, by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812), which he presented on Shabbos Vayielech, 6 Tishrei, 5570 (September 16, 1809), published in Likkutei Torah Acherei Mos. Rabbi YY Jacobson taught this class on Monday, Parshas Emor, 10 Iyar, 5786, April 27, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9910

How Every Word and Idea in Torah Transmits the Frequency of OnenessThis text-based class is the second of a series on the Maamar "Ki Bayom Hazeh Yechaper," number two, by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi (1745-1812), which he presented on Shabbos Vayielech, 6 Tishrei, 5570 (September 16, 1809), published in Likkutei Torah Acherei Mos. Rabbi YY Jacobson taught this class on Thursday, Parshas Acharei Mos, 6 Iyar, 5786, April 23, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9909

When to Trust Your Therapist: Three Vital Steps for Every Parent, Teacher, & MentorThis class, exploring the three phases of emotional healing according to the Baal Shem Tov, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 4 Iyar, 5786, April 21, 2026, Parshas Achrei - Kedoshim, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. How do you know when to trust the person giving you advice? How do you know to trust your own advice? Three steps we each need to engage in in our work of healing: Surrender, unblending, and sweetening. This is why Hashem tells the first Jew: Leave your earthiness and ego (surrender), your birth template (unblending), and your anger (sweetening). These are also the three stages in our annual calendar of Pesach (surredner), counting of the Omer (unblending), and Shavuos (sweetening). View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9905

The Wave Only Feels Broken when it Crashes Because It Forgets Its True IdentityThis text-based class is the first of a series on the Maamar "Ki Bayom Hazeh Yechaper," number two, by the Alter Rebbe, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi, which he presented on Shabbos Vayielech, 6 Tishrei, 5570 (September 16, 1809), published in Likkutei Torah Acherei Mos. Rabbi YY Jacobson taught this class on Monday, Parshas Acharei Mos, 3 Iyar, 5786, April 20, 2026, at Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9904

Rabbi YY Jacobson on Let's get real with Coach Menachem Sunday, March 29Hashem Didn't Make a Miracle in Iran — He Did Something Much Bigger / How to Stay Emotionally Present This Pesach

The Spiritual Antidote to Islamic Shahids: What Healthy, Holy Surrender Looks LikeThis class, the second and last in a series, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Sunday, 11 Nissan, 5786, March 29, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9897

Send us Fan MailFinding Inner Freedom on Pesach: Rabbi YY Jacobson on Shame, Surrender & Redemptive ConsciousnessIn this episode of From The Inside Out Podcast with Rivkah and Eda, we welcome Rabbi YY Jacobson to discuss why many people lack inner freedom even in good external conditions, emphasizing that freedom requires disciplined inner work: noticing one's “Egypt,” pausing before reacting, cultivating curiosity, prayer, support systems, and being truly seen. Jacobson explores destructive vs. holy shame, Tanya's model of distinguishing animal and divine consciousness, surrendering control to God without surrendering to abuse, and experiencing embodied oneness as redemptive consciousness. He also contrasts revealed and hidden miracles (Pesach vs. Purim), reflects on current events and collective resilience, and highlights softening the heart, authenticity, and non-transactional relationships.EPISODE SPONSORSColel Chabad Colel Chabad is one of Israel's oldest continuously operating charities, supporting families with food security, widows & orphans, and emergency relief.  Their Pushka (Charity Box) App makes it easy to turn inspiration into action with simple daily giving—small “micro-donations” that add up to real impact over time. To join thousands of daily givers, download the Pushka App on iOS or Android and start giving today: https://pushkapp.cc/Inside Discover and donate to Colel Chabad here: https://colelchabad.org/Shefa LivingIf you've been craving more space, more calm, and more community, Mountain View by Shefa Living is a master-planned Frum community in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, designed for families who want a slower, more connected pace of life. As shared in the episode, the vision includes community infrastructure like a shul, mikvah, women's wellness center, and a K–12 yeshiva—all built around wholesome, joyful Torah living. Learn more (and explore whether it's a fit for your family) at ShefaLiving.com.  Yakira Bella Yakira Bella is the go-to for trendy, modest women's fashion that still feels current—think playful-but-polished pieces, elevated basics, and outfits that actually work for real life (day-to-day, Shabbos, events, everything in between). Their collections balance tasteful + bold, with a steady stream of new arrivals and best sellers so you can refresh your wardrobe without overthinking it. If you're looking for modestwear that's stylish, wearable, and affordable, Yakira Bella is absolutely worth checking out.  Visit https://yakirabella.com/ and follow along at https://www.instagram.com/yakirabellaofficial/GUEST BIORabbi YY Jacobson Rabbi YY Jacobson is a Brooklyn-born rabbi, lecturer, and teacher known for making Torah, Chassidus, and Jewish psychology deeply accessible and emotionally resonant. He is the founder of TheYeshiva.net and has spent decades teaching in communities, schools, and universities around the world. He is especially knownCOMMUNITYJoin the Community! Connect with us on socials to discuss Episode 101, share insights, and continue the conversations you want to have:

Why Does Every Jew Pray that He Should Be Moshiach?This is the first of a series on the Maamar "V'nacha Aluv Ruach Hashem," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe 50 years ago, on the last day of Pesach 5736, April 22, 1976. Presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 8 Nissan, 5786, March 26, 2026. The class explores why every Jew prays that he should experience the consciousness that will be conferred on Moshiach, and the energy of the exiles of Edom and Yishmal. It also explores why Rabanu Gershom is called "the light of the exile," Meor Hagoleh," and the Kabbalistic explanation of the four exiles of Babylon, Persia, Greece, and Rome, the final exile branching off into Christianity and Islam.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9895

How Much Longer Will I Hide? The Splitting of the Sea and the Death of the Ego.This class, exploring the deeper meaning of passing through the sea after leaving Egypt, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 6 Nissan, 5786, March 24, 2026, Parshas Tzav, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. Why do we say "Dayanu" if G-d would have split the sea but not taken us through it? How would that help anyone? A profound explanation of living in two states of consciousness simultaneously, in the state of infinite oneness, and in the state of a fragmented ego, represented by the sea vs. the dryland. We tell the story of Raba bar bar Chana, who went to BBQ on an island, which turned out to be a whale, and turned over on him. Living in times when G-d is expediting consciousness, many of us are falling apart. It is time to let go! Just let it all go. As the sea splits in our lives, and we experience ego-death, some of us come to life; some of us perish. The death of the Egyptians by the sea came from the very experience that saved the Jews. When oneness is revealed, some parts of us live; others wither away. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9887

True Self Love Is Divine Love; But Then I Realize that Too Is Limitimg MeThis text-based class is the third and last of a three-part series on the Maamar "V'avarti Balayla Hazeh," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the second night of Pesach 5719 (April 24, 1959), after the Pesach Seder. It was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 5 Nissan, 5786, March 23, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9892

5 Minutes of Experiencing Hashem's Oneness Trumps 50 Years of Brilliant KnowledgeThis text-based class is the Second of a three-part series on the Maamar "V'avarti Balayla Hazeh," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the second night of Pesach 5719 (April 24, 1959), after the Pesach Seder. It was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Friday, 2 Nissan, 5786, March 20, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9890

Hashem Didn't Make a Miracle in Iran; He Did Something Much BiggerThis class, dissecting the war of America and Israel against Iran, which began on Feb 28, 2026, Shabbos Zochor, 11 Adar, 5786, was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 28 Adar, 5786, March 17, 2026, Parshas Vayikra, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9879

The Journey from Mind to Heart, Heart to Mind, Mind to Unconscious Mind, Travels through the UnknownThis text-based class is the first of a three-part series on the Maamar "V'avarti Balayla Hazeh," said by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on the second night of Pesach 5719 (April 24, 1959), after the Pesach Seder. It was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 27 Adar, 5786, March 16, 2026, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9885

The Moment You Discover How Loving and Deep Your Heart Really Is, and You Let Go of All the StoriesThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 13 Adar, 5786, March 2, 2026, Parshas Ki Sisa, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9878

Let's Just Gaze at Each Other: The Science of Divine BlissThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Wednesday, 8 Adar, 5786, February 25, 2026, Parshas Tetzaveh, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9874

All We Really Really Want Is Oneness With HashemThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Friday, 10 Adar, 5786, February 27, 2026, Parshas Tetzaveh, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9877

The Sound of My Beloved Knocking: I Just Want to Be With YouThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 9 Adar, 5786, February 26, 2026, Parshas Tetzaveh, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9875

Every Time You Feel a Desire for Love — It's an Echo of the “Big Bang”This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 2 Adar, 5786, February 19, 2026, Parshas Terumah, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9871

"I May Have Been Asleep, but My Inner Heart Was Always Awake:" The Inner Knowing that Can't Be ManipulatedThis class will be presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Wednesday, 1 Adar, 5786, February 18, 2026, Parshas Terumah, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9873

Is My Loneliness Serving Me? When My Nervous System Felt that Hitler Controlled the WorldThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 30 Shevat, 5786, February 17, 2026, Parshas Terumah, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY. It explores the reason we announce about Shekalim and Kilayim on the first day of Adar, and the fascinating Talmudic story about the man who would complain about his marriage, how when the love was potent, even a narrow bed did the magic, yet now when the love is not strong, even a large bed does not suffice.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9872

Monday, February 16, 8:00 am ETThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 29 Shevat, 5786, February 16, 2026, Parshas Terumah, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9870

So Many Lies Have Attached Themselves to Me—Time to Let Them All GoThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Sunday, 21 Shevat, 5786, February 8, 2026, Parshas Mishpatim, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9868

How Do We Make Peace with Our Inauthentic Lives?This class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Friday, 19 Shevat, 5786, February 6, 2026, Parshas Yisro, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9867

How Do I Know Why My Soul Came Down? Liberating Myself from Social StereotypesThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Tuesday, 16 Shevat, 5786, February 3, 2026, Parshas Yisro, at The Barn @ 84 Viola Rd. in Montebello, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9864

The First Jew Understood That Creation Is the Desire for the Fusion of the Infinite with the FiniteThis class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 15 Shevat, 5786, February 2, 2026, Parshas Yisro, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9866

To Embody Divine Oneness: How Chassidus Can Help Us Transform From WithinYud Shevat Farbrengen with Rabbi YY Jacobson, Wednesday, January 28th, 20 Forshay Rd, Upstairs. Live music and hot food.

What does Chabad have to offer a fractured world in 2025? On Wondering Jews with Mijal and Noam, Mijal Bitton and Noam Weissman are joined by renowned Chabad scholar and speaker Rabbi YY Jacobson to explore the enduring power of the Lubavitcher Rebbe's legacy. Chosen by our staff as the #2 top episode of the year and part of our countdown to the #1 Staff Pick, this conversation leans into Chabad's worldview, its nuanced relationship with Zionism, and its bold response to antisemitism. Rabbi Jacobson also shares how every Jew, religious or secular, can become an agent of healing, love, and redemptive consciousness. Click ⁠here⁠ to read Rabbi Jacobson's bio. Click ⁠here⁠ for Rabbi Jacobson's website. Please follow Wondering Jews on Instagram! instagram.com/wonderingjews. Check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch at our new email address: WonderingJews@unpacked.media and call us, 1-833-WON-Jews. ------------ This podcast was brought to you by Unpacked, an OpenDor Media brand. For other podcasts from Unpacked, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jewish History Nerds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unpacking Israeli History⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Soulful Jewish Living⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Stars of David with Elon Gold ⁠

Why Everything is Put on the Line for the Sake of Real VictoryThis text-based class is the first in a series on the Maamar (discourse) Basi Legani, presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe at the Farbrengen of 10 Shvat 5726, January 31, 1966. The class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 16 Teves, 5786, January 5, 2026, Parshas Shemos, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9841

Reuven, Shimon and Levi -- Three Stages in Our Relationship with HashemThis text-based class on Torah Or Parshas Vayechi, Maamar Yehuda Atah Yoducha Achecha, was said by the Alter Rebbe on Shabbbos Vayechi 5666, 1806, and presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 12 Teves, 5786, January 1, 2025, Parshas Vayechi, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY.

The Two Paths of Menaseh and Ephraim: Clinging to the Past; Creating a Judaism for TodayThis text-based class on a Sicha (address) presented by the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Shabbos Parshas Vayechi, 18 Teves, 5730, December 27, 1969 (Likkutei Sichos vol. 5 Hosafos Vayechi), was delivered by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, Parshas Vayechi, 9 Teves, 5786, December 29, 2025, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9837

Your Life Comes First--and That's Not Selfish, But Don't Allow Your Grief to Keep You StuckThe text-based class on Likkutei Sichos Vol. 10 Vayigash is a Sicha, an address, presented by the Lubavitcher on Shabbos Parshas Vayigash, 7 Teves, 5725, December 12, 1964. It was given by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Thursday, 5 Teves, 5786, December 25, 2025, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. Why is the Bais Hamikdash compared to the neck of the world? Judaism is not about living in your head, but embodiment in your body, animal soul and the world; that is the symbol of the kneck. Why did Yosef cry for his brother Binyamin, and not for himself? Why did Yaakov not cry? Crying can be healing and purging, and it can also be counter-productive. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9834

Rabbi YY Jacobson and Dr. Shloime Zimmerman sit down for a deep, emotional conversation about mental health, Jewish spirituality, authenticity, and trauma in modern life. Together, they explore how disconnection from the self, emotional pain, and spiritual concealment shape the challenges of today's generation.They discuss how AI (artificial intelligence) is forcing humanity to rediscover what makes us truly human — soul, faith, and connection — and how this technological age parallels Kabbalistic prophecy about the “awakening of divine wisdom.”The conversation dives into antisemitism after October 7, exploring why the world blames Jews, how Jewish shame and trauma have been internalized, and how this moment in history is calling for authenticity, courage, and faith.Dr. Zimmerman and Rabbi Jacobson also reflect on parenting, vulnerability, and emotional honesty, showing that the path to healing begins by facing darkness instead of bypassing it.This dialogue blends psychology, Torah, and personal growth, creating one of the most profound Living Lchaim conversations to date. #PT★ AMUDIM ★This is a segment that was featured on Amudim's Unite To Heal Live Stream. You can support them here: → https://unitetoheal.com/inspire★ PODCAST THERAPY ★A Living Lchaim call-in show where the Orthodox community openly discusses real struggles and gets compassionate, professional guidance from Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman.→ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qxSgrVekirC9ZWbDsvTTn→ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-therapy-with-dr-z/id1738936552★ RABBI YY JACOBSON ★Subscribe to is channel here: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@RabbiYYJacobson⁩ LCHAIM.

The Greeks and the Jews: How All Wisdom Flows From and Returns to Hashem; Loyalty and Surrender, Not Logic, Define JudaismThis text-based class of the Maamar Mai Chanukah, was said by the Sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, the Rebbe Rayatz, on Shabbos Miketz, Shabbos Chanukah, 28 Kislev, 5701, December 28, 1940. The class was presented by Rabbi YY Jacobson on Monday, 25 Kislev, 5786, December 15, 2025, at Bais Medrash Ohr Chaim in Monsey, NY. This incredible discourse explains the conflict of the Greeks against the Jews in our internal heart and mind, and why the focus of the battle was on the oil, representing the inner "fatness," delight, and pleasure that comes from embodying the Divine. The discourse, vivid in language, breaks down how we can sometimes Learn Torah, observe Mitzvos, and yet still be living in the paradigm of the Greeks. The Maamar explores two forms of wisdom, the one that is based on the egoic mind, and the ones that flows from Divine infinity and oness, and returns there. View Source Sheets: https://portal.theyeshiva.net/api/source-sheets/9832

In this morning's class, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath explored the baffling, almost mythical global obsession with Israel and the Jewish people, a tiny nation that somehow takes up an outsized share of the world's attention. Drawing on the teachings of Rabbi Simon Jacobson, Rabbi YY Jacobson, and Rabbi Manis Friedman, Rabbi Bernath unpacked the spiritual roots behind antisemitism and the world's fixation on Jews.We confronted the paradox: being “chosen” doesn't raise us above others, it humbles us beneath the weight of responsibility. Using the Alter Rebbe's 1798 letter after his release on Yud Tes Kislev, we learned that true chosenness shrinks the ego while expanding the soul's mission: to illuminate the world with goodness, moral clarity, unity, and love.When Jews embrace who we are… Divine ambassadors of light, we trigger the world. But we also transform it.Key TakeawaysThe obsession is ancient and irrational — Jews are less than 0.25% of the world, yet remain humanity's main character.Reason alone cannot explain Jewish influence and survival — only our mission as bearers of ethical monotheism can.Chosen-ness ≠ superiority — it's a call to responsibility, growth, and humility.Closeness to G-d shrinks the ego, not inflates it — “Katonti,” like Jacob said: “I am made small by Your kindness.”Anyone can join the Jewish people — chosenness is a spiritual calling, not a biological club.The world senses Jewish holiness — sometimes more than Jews do — and reacts intensely, for better or worse.Our role is universal — to be a moral lighthouse, not a fortress of self-importance.#Israel #Jewish #Chosen #chosenpeople #chosenness #alterrebbe #yudteskislev #JewishSpirituality #Rebbe #Antisemitism #LightOverDarkness  #humility Support the showGot your own question for Rabbi Bernath? He can be reached at rabbi@jewishndg.com or http://www.theloverabbi.comSingle? You can make a profile on www.JMontreal.com and Rabbi Bernath will help you find that special someone.Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donateFollow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernathAccess Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi