Rabbi Simon Jacobson on Torah Education for women today; the holy spirit of Madness; livelihood vs. home life balance and beard picking and trimming Continued. Video
10K Prize For Chassidus Essay
A new contest from the Meaningful Life Center will award $10,000 to an essay which applies a concept or idea in Chassidus. Full Story
Advice for “Beard Pickers”
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on challenging our Chinuch system, openly disagreeing with a child’s teacher and advice for "beard pickers." Also: launching the MyLife Essay Contest with $10,000 grand prize. Video
Housing Costs in Crown Heights
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on mental illness continued, is there any virtue to madness and alternatives to yelling. Video
“Taboo Topic” of Mental Illness
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on mental illness, parental disagreements about Chinuch, honoring in-laws and alternatives to yelling. Full Story
Parents Involved in Children’s Life
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on parents involvement in children’s marriages, the Baal Teshuvah’s plight, friendships, and competition. Video
Moshiach Signs in 770
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on women: balancing modesty and activism; Baal Teshuvah disappointment, and Moshiach’s identity and signs in 770. Video
Who Does 770 Belong To?
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on 770's essence, where is a women's place, identity of Moshiach, and do converts have a Jewish soul. Video
Applied Chassidus: Episode 46
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on communal conflicts; "Yechi" and Meshichism; Activism vs. Avodah; Follow-up on Infertility and more. Video
Applied Chassidus: Episode 45
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on autism and special children, infertility, secular subjects for children, admitting wrongs and being overly critical. Video
Applied Chassidus: Episode 43
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on eating disorders, Who is a Jew? dating protocol, obligation to the homeless, and Rebbe’s advice and blessings. Full Story
Applied Chassidus: Episode 42
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on overspending, inheritance, euthanasia, children hurt by the system and follow-up: the Ohel and the Igros. Video
Applied Chassidus: Episode 41
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on stinginess, parents’ obligation, favoritism, children hurt by the system, Kashrus politics and more. Video
Applied Chassidus: Episode 40
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on toxic people, caretaking, advice for the elderly, looking to the Rebbe and his Igros. Video
How to Avoid the Hangover
Rabbi Simon Jacobson in a special post-holiday edition - How to avoid the hangover: What possible message does the post-holiday season have for us? Video
Applied Chassidus: Letting it All Go
Rabbi Simon Jacobson in a special Pre-Simchas Torah Edition: Is the joy and dance of Simchas Torah a momentary escape from reality, or can it actually help me deal with my issues? Video
Applied Chassidus: The Joy Edition
Rabbi Simon Jacobson in a Pre-Sukkot Special - The Joy Edition: Why is joy so crucial, and how can I access it when I feel down? Video
How Forgiveness Heals Wounds
Special edition of Applied Chassidus with Rabbi Simon Jacobson for Aseres Yemei Teshuva and Pre-Yom Kippur. Video
Applied Chassidus: Rosh Hashana
Rabbi Simon Jacobson in a special Rosh Hashana Edition: “How does a chosid prepare for Rosh Hashana?” Video
Applied Chassidus: Episode 34
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on mechanical Judaism, making Elul count, lip service, green with envy, intrusive smart phones. Video
Applied Chassidus: Episode 33
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on being “Mekarev” the opposite gender, music, religious incompatibility in marriage, and invasive smart phones. Video
Applied Chassidus: Episode 32
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on fleeing a Jewish community, is Israel still the safest place, alternative medicine, music, high tuition, and being “Mekarev” the opposite gender. Video
Applied Chassidus: Episode 31
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on rising anti-Semitism, Tanya and non-Jews, Muslim fanaticism, alternative medicine, Yeshiva tuition, and Elul and Tishrei. Video
Applied Chassidus: Episode 30
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on responding to Israel critique, non-Jews, preparing for Elul, Yeshiva tuition and secular studies. Video
Applied Chassidus: The Middle East
Rabbi Simon Jacobson on response to anti-Semitism, negotiating with Arab world, serving in IDF and travel to Israel. Video