# discuss following topics (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover discuss following topics. Page: Feed: --- ## [WFOD #780: SUN MAXING AND THE FIGHT AGAINST FLOCK](https://wfodicks.podbean.com/e/wfod-780-sun-maxing-and-the-fight-against-flock/) _2026-08-14 · WFOD_ mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics..... flock cameras and stingrays.... boy throb update! rooster's friendzone stream..... the king of colas tries sparkling ice caffeine zero sugar cherry cola: 3.2 after the break, we talk to adam friedman about the dangers of maxing, new sunscreens, dermatologist stuff and more! wear sunscreen, people. potw: unreal season 3/mutiny/over your dead… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/jv7a3z988ekpdbwh/WFOD081426D.mp3) ## [Ep. 603: What Should Be Our Focus as We Transition From Av to Elul?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--603-What-Should-Be-Our-Focus-as-We-Transition-From-Av-to-Elul-e3n9416) _2026-08-11 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our focus during these days as we transition from Av to Elul? Why is Elul a special month? How do we maximize its opportunities? What is our main work this month? What is its personal relevance in our lives? What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? What is the connection between Shoftim and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/124079590/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-11%2Fbfa265e8-63af-a395-c61f-06045deb4547.mp3) ## [Ep. 602: How Do We Honor Chof Av?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--602-How-Do-We-Honor-Chof-Av-e3n93pe) _2026-08-11 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our focus during these days? Why do we begin blessing each other with wishes for a good year on the 15th of Av? Why is it written that there were no holidays like the 15th of Av in the past tense? What is the relevance of this day? What is the significance of this day coming 40 days before Rosh Hashana? Why did the Rebbe’s father… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/124079342/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-11%2F0f4fcba0-850b-ecbe-9313-57a94a10df71.mp3) ## [WFOD #779: HE WHO USHERS USHER WITH JARET REDDICK](https://wfodicks.podbean.com/e/wfod-779-he-who-ushers-usher-with-jarret-reddick/) _2026-08-07 · WFOD_ mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics... the asmr community under attack! the usher controversey...... zapped male mosquitos...... after the break, we talk to jaret reddick from bowling for soup. THEY'RE ON TOUR! go to bowlingforsoup.com to see where they're playing near you, angel reese gambling scandal.... taryn does far behind @bootymd Drunk is caught up on big brother Potw: Ted… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/c9pszwjmshjxt7cp/wfod080626n.mp3) ## [WFOD #778: KYLIE MINOGUE, ALWAYS AND FOREVER](https://wfodicks.podbean.com/e/wfod-778-kylie-minogue-always-and-forever/) _2026-07-27 · WFOD_ mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics.... the austrailian prime minister got in tgrouble.... they lost alec's luggage..... taryn's coyote justice...... canada's maid service..... the king of colas tries fress kolita: 1.9 potw: sunlight/quarterback season 3/big brother clp: george thorougood/al michaels WELL, BYE. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8ba2sssnj65inmei/wfod072626r.mp3) ## [Ep. 601: What Should Be Our Focus During These Days Following Tisha B’Av?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--601-What-Should-Be-Our-Focus-During-These-Days-Following-Tisha-BAv-e3mka2l) _2026-07-27 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our focus during these days following Tisha B'Av? 15 Av What is the relevance of this day? Why is it considered the greatest holiday together with Yom Kippur? Why did they break the axe after finishing the yearly wood chopping quota instead of keeping it for next year? Will this day still be celebrated after Moshiach comes? Or will… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/123397653/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-27%2F86cb6b8f-1d62-b799-b325-e522852aa998.mp3) ## [Ep. 600: What Can We Learn From the World Cup Especially During These Days?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--600-What-Can-We-Learn-From-the-World-Cup-Especially-During-These-Days-e3mlsjq) _2026-07-23 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 5 Av: Yahrzeit of the Arizal What is the relevance of this day? How was the Arizal unique? What is a short biography of the Arizal and his teachings? What does it teach us? What did the Arizal say in his eulogy of the Ramak? How should we honor this day? What should be our focus during these days leading into Tisha B'Av? What is the meaning of this… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/123449402/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-28%2F79e19f2c-d5bf-912a-d673-ed79308b2791.mp3) ## [WFOD #777: THE CURSE OF THE GHOSTWICH](https://wfodicks.podbean.com/e/wfod-777-the-curse-of-the-ghostwich/) _2026-07-23 · WFOD_ mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics.... the king of colas tries wander cat cola: 4.1 ghostwich..... the duke of denim comments on seth rogen's jean stance.... the marlins dog revisited..... no more vampires! smokey the bear sign price is right..... rooster got a haircut.... Stephen baldwin's book.... potw: hungry/the furious/fantasy football preparedness clp: steven Spielberg/john… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/icyf4zds2vbspey4/WFOD072226D.mp3) ## [Ep. 599: What Is the Correct Way to Understand and Experience the Sadness of This Time of Year](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--599-What-Is-the-Correct-Way-to-Understand-and-Experience-the-Sadness-of-This-Time-of-Year-e3mbuot) _2026-07-21 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:What should our focus be during these days? 01:48 • What is the correct way to understand and experience the sadness of this time of year? 01:48 • How does the spiral of time work according to Jewish thought? 05:19 • How do we explain the Gemara “just as when Av begins one decreases in rejoicing, so too when Adar begins, one increases in rejoicing”?… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/123123933/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-21%2F642b7958-269e-1a35-6118-a68a7fe83eca.mp3) ## [Ep. 598: What Are the Challenges of Freedom, and How Can We Harness It in Healthy Ways](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--598-What-Are-the-Challenges-of-Freedom--and-How-Can-We-Harness-It-in-Healthy-Ways-e3mbult) _2026-07-21 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How do we transform this period of the three weeks into geulah? 00:54250th anniversary of July 4th • How did the Rebbe connect July 4th with his arrival to America? 07:50 • Is there an explanation why July 4th 1776 was the 17th of Tammuz? 12:09 • How about the divine providence of Founding Fathers Adams and Jefferson both dying on July 4th? 15:38 •… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/123123837/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-21%2F963c2340-514f-64bb-96a0-d312ef4cc2a5.mp3) ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/n7kSI5FAJc3Z) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [WFOD #776: THE FINAL DECISION](https://wfodicks.podbean.com/e/wfod-776-the-final-decision/) _2026-07-16 · WFOD_ mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics.... bryan johnson's stomach is hungry for bryan johnson's stomach.... big vin diesel news.... dolly parton's longevity explained..... the blue pigeon caper..... stephen baldwin's jennifer aniston story..... kuii mexican cola is this week's cola. the king of colas rates it a 4.1 terrifier lawsuits...... the decider decides the greatest 90's tv… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/qgdsyncvkhv7dtuy/WFOD071626D.mp3) ## [WFOD #775: BLESS THIS BROWNIE BLAST](https://wfodicks.podbean.com/e/wfod-775-bless-this-brownie-blast/) _2026-07-05 · WFOD_ mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics.... the marlins dog.... costco samples.... the king of colas tries bum energy cola: 3.1 tiffany straTton vs. sgt. slaughter backrooms is coming out again.... the decider does the wildcard round of the best tv show theme.... potw: jackass 5/undertone/the arby-q clp: helen hunt/linda carter/william patrick roach/grace jones [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/bygjhsbax4yb6brc/wfod070526t.mp3) ## [Ep. 597: How Did the Frierdiker Rebbe Honor America's Liberty When He Visited Philadelphia in 1929​](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--597-How-Did-the-Frierdiker-Rebbe-Honor-Americas-Liberty-When-He-Visited-Philadelphia-in-1929-e3lfvj8) _2026-06-30 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Gimmel Tammuz – 99 years: What does this day teach us? What is the underlying power and message of this liberation for our times? What maamorim did the Frierdiker Rebbe deliver on the days of his geulah, and what are their lessons for today? Is there a comparison between Rashbi and Reb Elozor and the Frierdiker Rebbe and the Rebbe? What do we… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/122207272/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-30%2F44dba836-d862-5d60-e41e-bbda10fd049b.mp3) ## [WFOD #774: A MESSAGE TO THE X MAN](https://wfodicks.podbean.com/e/wfod-774-a-message-to-the-x-man/) _2026-06-28 · WFOD_ mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics.... taryn's cat is missing..... stephen baldwin's cryptic messages.... caleb hammer and the hodge twins.... the king of colas tries great value pure cane sugar cola: 7.7 terry crews like pornos..... mike found a rough draft from 2015.... japanese ice cream cartel.... clp: mel brooks/george lucas/ potw: squatters/america's sweethearts season 3/4th… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/nhyvurn4ij5zid36/wfod062826d.mp3) ## [Ep. 596: What Does Yud Beis Tammuz Teach Us?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--596-What-Does-Yud-Beis-Tammuz-Teach-Us-e3l8dhq) _2026-06-25 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Beis Tammuz – 99 years: What does this day teach us? What happened on this day and what lessons does it offer us today? Why does the celebration of the Frierdiker Rebbe’s liberation extend for two days – 12-13 Tammuz? Why is this month named after a Babylonian idol? What is the spiritual energy of this month? Is there a connection between the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/121959418/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-25%2F57d2b96c-3135-5aad-eb65-d862f98435a0.mp3) ## [WFOD #773: NOT A PROPER PODCAST WITH DOCTOR SPAGHETTI](https://wfodicks.podbean.com/e/wfod-773-not-a-proper-podcast-with-doctor-spaghetti/) _2026-06-19 · WFOD_ mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics.... wfod is an award winning podcast end it vs. the banana man..... james franco is back! the king of colas tries healthy cola mixed berries: 0.6 taryn and holly 4eva.... DOCTOR SPAGHETTI IS ON THE PODCAST. CHECK OUT HIS YOUTUBE PAGE HERE. JESSE FREDERICK FORGOTTON JAMS the decider does the sitcom theme song bracket.... potw: weird al's "bigger &… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2rmrnqgxyn6t6aam/wfod061926t.mp3) ## [Ep. 595: What Does Gimmel Tammuz Teach and Expect of Us?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--595-What-Does-Gimmel-Tammuz-Teach-and-Expect-of-Us-e3kqncl) _2026-06-15 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 29 Tammuz: The bridge between 28 Sivan and 3 Tammuz What should be our focus as we move from the third to the fourth month? How do we reconcile Gimmel Tammuz with the Rebbe telling us about the imminence of Moshiach’s coming? Ad mosai – how much longer must we wait for the geulah? Did the Rebbe make any statements that implied Gimmel Tammuz was… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/121510741/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-15%2F448a6737-82aa-62c6-e2bd-063fbd7481a2.mp3) ## [WFOD #772: PROBLEMATIC MUSICAL TERMS](https://wfodicks.podbean.com/e/wfod-772-problematic-musical-terms/) _2026-06-10 · WFOD_ mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics……. c and c guy is on his toilet….. will i am is being a dork….. guy fieri doesn't swallw…. king of colas tries strawberies and cream pepsi: 3.6 betty boop: the original butterface the decider gives you the best kid programming tv theme song potw: josh johnson's "symphony"/man on fire/the world cup well, bye. Social Media: instagram x twitter… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/szedudbgtgd67wwq/WFOD061026J.mp3) ## [Ep. 594: Chof Ches Sivan – 85 Years: What Is the Historic, Spiritual and Cosmic Significance of the Rebbe Coming to America?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--594-Chof-Ches-Sivan--85-Years-What-Is-the-Historic--Spiritual-and-Cosmic-Significance-of-the-Rebbe-Coming-to-America-e3kgr5m) _2026-06-08 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chof Ches Sivan – 85 years: What lessons does this day teach us? What is the historic, spiritual and cosmic significance of the Rebbe coming to America? What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? "Send them if you wish": Why did G-d leave the decision to Moshe, and what does it teach us about life's choices?… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/121186934/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-8%2Fd63c674b-ada4-d8ac-dd65-6550b6843507.mp3) ## [WFOD #771: LIQUOR LAWS IN THE STATE OF WISCONSIN](https://wfodicks.podbean.com/e/wfod-771-liquor-laws-in-the-state-of-wisconsin/) _2026-06-02 · WFOD_ mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics..... EUROVISION IS BACK, BABY. bo daddy's new song rules. stephen baldwin on ill o'reilly..... the king of colas tries might soda: 1.9 WAYWARD WAYMOS.... POTW: LORNE/PUNISHER THE LAST KILL CLP: LORNE MICHAELS/BRYAN JOHNSON/DANNY TREJO/HELEN MIREN/ROBERT WAGNER/DIRK BENEDICT well, bye. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/eu9ka9s4jwjvyhnx/wfod060226y.mp3) ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1f6QnaDPtvwz) _2026-06-02 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [Ep. 593: How Should We Respond to the Recent Tragic Deaths of Young People in Our Community?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--593-How-Should-We-Respond-to-the-Recent-Tragic-Deaths-of-Young-People-in-Our-Community-e3k6i0f) _2026-06-01 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 15 Sivan What is the significance of this day? What events happened with the Rebbe and Rebbetzin during the arrest on this day in 1927? What lessons do we learn from the word behaalotecho – raising the flame until it rises on its own? What is the deeper meaning behind Moshe’s words “where will I find meat”? If Moshe transcended physical meat, how… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/120849871/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-1%2F667fb270-8d32-0e24-95dd-199a6ab4d3e8.mp3) ## [Ep. 592: How Do I Study Torah and Chassidus in a Meaningful and Inspiring Way? A Step-by-Step Guide](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--592-How-Do-I-Study-Torah-and-Chassidus-in-a-Meaningful-and-Inspiring-Way--A-Step-by-Step-Guide-e3jhq3v) _2026-05-25 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What should be our primary focus during these days following Shavuos? How do we integrate and internalize Torah into our lives? What is the appropriate way to learn Torah? Where do you begin? How important is it to understand what you’re learning? How can the study be inspiring and dynamic? Where do you begin? What are the axioms and underlying… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/120170047/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-18%2F7b4650dd-e37f-b8f2-b7a9-fbc1ceace280.mp3) ## [Ep. 591: What’s the Most Important Way to Prepare for Matan Torah?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--591-Whats-the-Most-Important-Way-to-Prepare-for-Matan-Torah-e3jhptp) _2026-05-18 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Rosh Chodesh Sivan What is the unique power of this day? What does “like one person, with one heart” mean? What’s the most important way to prepare for Matan Torah? It’s gratifying to see that Rabbis in Jerusalem reacted to your program last week, warning against harassment. What are we celebrating on Shavuos? What is the historic and cosmic… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/120169849/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-18%2F84334ac7-3916-a721-6c5a-3862f7abcef7.mp3) ## [Ep. 590: Is the Torah Only for Jews?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--590-Is-the-Torah-Only-for-Jews-e3j7b8c) _2026-05-11 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Bamidbar What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? What is the connection between Bamidbar and Matan Torah on Shavuos? If the Torah was given in the desert to show that nobody can claim ownership of it, how can the Jewish nation claim exclusive ownership of the Torah? Is the Torah only for Jews? What is the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/119827148/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-11%2Fd45195d4-ae7e-b15a-2e54-65cf2e047b3e.mp3) ## [Ep. 589: How Does Lag B’Omer Apply to My Daily Life?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--589-How-Does-Lag-BOmer-Apply-to-My-Daily-Life-e3isfsp) _2026-05-04 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 16 Iyar Why don’t we recite the Parsha about Manna every day, as well as the Ten Commandments, like we do the Parsha of the Akeidah, as stated in Shulchan Aruch? What is the significance of this special day? How could the students of Rabbi Akiva not respect each other to the point of it causing a plague? Why don’t we see such harsh consequences… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/119471449/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-4%2F84b71130-a5cc-cb88-ad86-ea6f77e2c9a0.mp3) ## [Ep. 588: What Is the Best Response to Adversity and Hatred? Lessons From This Omer Period](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--588-What-Is-the-Best-Response-to-Adversity-and-Hatred--Lessons-From-This-Omer-Period-e3ihso7) _2026-04-27 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chassidus Applied to this Omer period How does refinement of our characters reflect the unique power of being a Jew? What is the best response to adversity and hatred? How do you celebrate the beauty of your soul while recognizing the despicable toxins of your selfish body? Lessons from Tanya chapter 31. How do we apply Netzach, this week’s… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/119124167/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-27%2Ff73c6492-dfa2-3d16-f9e2-4ff9215eb0a0.mp3) ## [Ep. 587: Beis Iyar: How Do We Apply L’Chatchila Ariber in Our Lives?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--587-Beis-Iyar-How-Do-We-Apply-LChatchila-Ariber-in-Our-Lives-e3ihu6s) _2026-04-19 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Beis Iyar • How do we apply l’chatchila ariber in our lives? 01:30 Acharei-Kedoshim • What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? 13:04 • Is there a connection between these two chapters? 19:20 • How do I sanctify my life? 17:40 • What was wrong with Nadav and Avihu’s behavior? 19:28 Tazria-Metzora • What is the relevance of the spiritual maladies in these… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/119125660/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-27%2F4d752f39-c81a-fa83-5567-8ed633038d39.mp3) ## [Ep. 586: How Do We Honor the Rebbe’s Birthday?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--586-How-Do-We-Honor-the-Rebbes-Birthday-e3hthah) _2026-04-14 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Alef Nissan Pesach Do we say Gut Yom Tov today? How do we honor the Rebbe’s birthday? What is the single most important thing each of us should do on this special day? How did the Rebbe celebrate his birthday? What were the events that led to the things done for Yud Alef Nissan 5742 – eighty years? What is the significance of the number eleven?… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/118457105/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-14%2F870dcc34-5031-00ce-9fff-f1b66afa95b1.mp3) ## [Ep. 585: How Do Pesach and Mitzrayim Reveal the Inside Story of the Current War Against Iran?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--585-How-Do-Pesach-and-Mitzrayim-Reveal-the-Inside-Story-of-the-Current-War-Against-Iran-e3h2adj) _2026-03-27 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Topics: Nissan, Miracles and Iran What can we expect in this month of Nissan, a month of miracles and redemption? 06:57 Are there parallels between the redemption from Egypt and today’s battles? 04:50 How do Pesach and Mitzrayim reveal the inside story of history in general, and specifically the current war against Iran? 22:35 What is the connection to the month of Nissan? 12:30 What is the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/117565299/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-27%2F4b8aa472-ce90-b3d5-808f-fed90d5b3761.mp3) ## [Ep. 584: War in Iran: How Can We Envision These Battles Leading Us Into the Geulah?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--584-War-in-Iran-How-Can-We-Envision-These-Battles-Leading-Us-Into-the-Geulah-e3g7n0u) _2026-03-10 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: War in Iran Should we be supporting this war? How do we determine when war is just? How do we understand the deeper cosmic battle between Rome (the Western World) and Persia (the Arab/Muslim World) How can we envision these battles leading us into the Geulah? How should we react to antisemitic and anti-Chabad rhetoric by media personalities? Is… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/116693470/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-10%2F812fe0be-3604-f73a-1cf5-5339ffc69c0e.mp3) ## [Stocks ranked by what execs say (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/p209fUZXC3w2) _2026-03-10 · **Sponsored**_ Evidence-backed watchlists from earnings calls and filings, cited to real transcripts—not guesses. ## [Ep. 583: Purim and Persia: Then and Now](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--583-Purim-and-Persia-Then-and-Now-e3fr50b) _2026-03-02 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Purim and Persia: Then and Now What lessons can we learn from Purim about today’s events in Iran? How do we connect the dots of many seemingly fragmented events now and throughout history? Why would anyone think of reading the Megillah backwards? What are the parallels between ancient and modern-day Persia? Is it providential that Khamenei and his… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/116281803/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-2%2Fa6841698-937c-2a46-256d-7695d76bc65e.mp3) ## [Ep. 582: What Does Purim Teach Us About Retroactively Transforming a Negative Past?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--582-What-Does-Purim-Teach-Us-About-Retroactively-Transforming-a-Negative-Past-e3fhvvl) _2026-02-24 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Adar What does Purim teach us about retroactively transforming a negative past? Is there a connection between joy and Pisces, the sign of Adar? Why is Adar made up of the two words, “alef dar”? Are there other reasons why we increase in joy during this month? Does Adar have an association with Adaru (this month in Akkadian and Babylonian), which… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/115981749/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-24%2Fee9a3350-1f81-818e-0122-51e0afa3e686.mp3) ## [Ep. 581: Why Do We Increase in Joy During the Month of Adar?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--581-Why-Do-We-Increase-in-Joy-During-the-Month-of-Adar-e3f67al) _2026-02-16 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Adar Why do we increase in joy during this month? What unique opportunity does this month offer us? Can you begin your program about Adar with a piece of humor? Is this entire month filled with joy? What is the difference between the good mazal of Shevat and that of Adar? Is this a month when Iran will be held accountable just as it was with Persia… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/115596053/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-16%2F17ac290d-f891-d7b0-4d12-9d785cff358e.mp3) ## [Ep. 580: How Did Chof Beis Shevat Impact the Rebbe, and What Do We Learn From That?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--580-How-Did-Chof-Beis-Shevat-Impact-the-Rebbe--and-What-Do-We-Learn-From-That-e3erp7n) _2026-02-09 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Episode 580 When: Sunday, February 8, 8:00PM ET For recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier . Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chof Beis Shevat How did this day impact the Rebbe and what do we learn from that? What is the significance of this day for each one of us? Can you share a short biography and some stories about the Rebbetzin? What practical… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/115253943/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-9%2Faffb8677-ce73-bcdd-11eb-034b616e4134.mp3) ## [Ep. 579: 15th of Shevat: What Are Some Lessons We Learn From Trees?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--579-15th-of-Shevat-What-Are-Some-Lessons-We-Learn-From-Trees-e3ekue2) _2026-02-04 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: 15th of Shevat Why do we celebrate the New Year for Trees? Why don’t we celebrate it on the third day of creation, when trees and vegetation were created? How do trees celebrate their new year? What is the basis of Shammai and Hillel’s different opinions of when we celebrate the new year for trees? Can it serve as an analogy for stages in the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/115029890/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-4%2F52e2ca90-c7b6-b3ce-2733-9da995f26993.mp3) ## [Ep. 578: What Is the Torah View on Alternative Forms of Healing, Like Breathwork, Plant Medicine, Somatic Therapy and Others?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--578-What-Is-the-Torah-View-on-Alternative-Forms-of-Healing--Like-Breathwork--Plant-Medicine--Somatic-Therapy-and-Others-e3e7brg) _2026-01-26 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Yud Shevat/Basi L’Gani What is the main theme of Basi L’Gani and this year’s 16th chapter? What is the mission of our generation? What is the role of Gan Eden today? Why can’t the Divine be revealed in the presence of sins? What treasures are being splurged to win today’s wars? If the treasures are being splurged, why are some of us struggling… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/114584880/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-26%2F2274feaf-aa7a-2b9c-cde6-ceaf1002b068.mp3) ## [Ep. 577: What Is the Practical and Personal Significance of Yud Shevat?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--577-What-Is-the-Practical-and-Personal-Significance-of-Yud-Shevat-e3e382n) _2026-01-23 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Rosh Chodesh Shevat • What is the significance of this month and what should be the main focus of our avodah in this time? 02:36 • What do we learn from the mazal of Shevat – bucket (d’li)? 02:36 • What does the word Shevat mean? 07:20Bo • What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? 10:42 • Why does this… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/114449943/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-23%2F9af616a0-cc6d-e3b0-43d4-d4734e214704.mp3) ## [Ep. 576: What Are We to Make of the Uprisings in Iran?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--576-What-Are-We-to-Make-of-the-Uprisings-in-Iran-e3dhm2p) _2026-01-12 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chof Dalet Teves What is the significance of a Tzaddik’s histalkus? How does it impact us? What connection does it have to current events? What lessons do we learn from the Alter Rebbe’s hilula? What were the circumstances that led to the Alter Rebbe’s passing? How was it related to him fleeing Napoleon’s advance? Is there a connection between the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/113874457/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-12%2F16bf2cd0-8a43-7099-5dea-edbd9058fa7f.mp3) ## [Ep. 575:What Can Be Done About “Discrimination” Against Ba’alei Teshuva or Others Seen as Outsiders?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--575What-Can-Be-Done-About-Discrimination-Against-Baalei-Teshuva-or-Others-Seen-as-Outsiders-e3dauh4) _2026-01-07 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chof Teves What is the significance of the Rambam’s yahrzeit? What makes a leader different than a scholar? What does the Egyptian exile teach us about dealing with difficulties? What did the Rebbe say about this day? What did he have in common with the Alter Rebbe? What personal lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/113653732/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-7%2F077c43f8-dd6f-e37b-d3b7-582044059b1d.mp3) ## [Ep. 574: What Does the Cold Winter Teach Us?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--574-What-Does-the-Cold-Winter-Teach-Us-e3cugm6) _2025-12-29 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What does the cold winter teach us? Asarah B’Teves What is the significance of this day and what lessons does it teach us, especially facing our current challenges? Why does this fast day supersede Shabbos? Does this fast day commemorate other sad events that happened during these days? Why was translating the Torah into Greek considered a tragedy?… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/113246342/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-29%2Fcabf2ec9-db31-be32-51d7-887281bb53a0.mp3) ## [Ep. 573: What Inner Strength Does Chanukah Offer Us to Face the Horrific Sydney Massacre?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--573-What-Inner-Strength-Does-Chanukah-Offer-Us-to-Face-the-Horrific-Sydney-Massacre-e3co740) _2025-12-23 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Aftermath of the horrific Sydney massacre What inner strength (netzach and hod) does Chanukah offer us? What are the souls of the kedoshim experiencing now? We still cannot fathom this terrible tragedy. Any words of wisdom? Why would G-d allow it to happen? How can we call G-d kind and compassionate in face of this horror? During the time of the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/113039936/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-23%2Fa3c6c265-d29e-bacc-a759-7016903b99f8.mp3) ## [Ep. 572: Dedicated to all the Kedoshim hy”d murdered on the first night of Chanukah in Sydney, Australia. And a refuah shleimah v’krovah to all those injured.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--572-Dedicated-to-all-the-Kedoshim-hyd-murdered-on-the-first-night-of-Chanukah-in-Sydney--Australia--And-a-refuah-shleimah-vkrovah-to-all-those-injured-e3co77q) _2025-12-14 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: How can we possibly address the horrific terror attack on Jews celebrating Chanukah in Sydney leaving 16 of our people dead? Ad mosai?! What does G-d want of us? How could this happen on Chanukah, which is about conquering darkness with light? And demonstrating this in the streets with a public menorah as the Rebbe instructed? How can we ever… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/113040058/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-23%2Faf499e86-a290-c514-7080-4b637660302e.mp3) ## [Ep. 571: Why Is Yud Tes Kislev the Rosh Hashana of Chassidus?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--571-Why-Is-Yud-Tes-Kislev-the-Rosh-Hashana-of-Chassidus-e3c29nj) _2025-12-08 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: What is unique about the month of Kislev, and what lessons does it offer us? Yud Tes Kislev Why is this day the Rosh Hashana of Chassidus? Why was Chassidus revealed in the later generations? What is the difference between “before Petersburg” and “after Petersburg”? What do we learn from this day? Why was there a heavenly accusation against the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/112321715/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-8%2F4a010ffc-273c-cdb4-7933-1e05a014af48.mp3) ## [Ep. 570: What Are the Cosmic and Historic Implications of Jacob and Esau’s Confrontations?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--570-What-Are-the-Cosmic-and-Historic-Implications-of-Jacob-and-Esaus-Confrontations-e3br527) _2025-12-03 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ What is unique about the month of Kislev, and what lessons does it offer us? Yud Kislev What do we learn from this day? What distinguishes the liberations of the Mitteler Rebbe’s on Yud Kislev and the Alter Rebbe on Yud Tes Kislev? How are these differences connected to chochmah and binah? Do we know why this day is not celebrated with the same level of festivities as the 19th of Kislev? Can you… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/112087559/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-3%2Fa3b218a4-ffa3-3d8f-27b0-acd3f9cda6ad.mp3) ## [Ep. 569: To What Extent Are People Facing Mental Health Struggles or Addictions Responsible for Their Torah Obligations?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--569-To-What-Extent-Are-People-Facing-Mental-Health-Struggles-or-Addictions-Responsible-for-Their-Torah-Obligations-e3bdhmr) _2025-11-24 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Kislev Why is it called the month of geulah? What message does this month teach us in our personal lives? What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? What is the personal application of Vayetzei Yaakov? What is represented by Jacob’s ladder and the angels ascending and descending? Why is prayer compared to a… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/111641755/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-24%2Fb95f4685-cd85-b295-04aa-46ffc5005fce.mp3) ## [Ep. 568: Why Did the Rebbe Institute the Annual Kinus Hashluchim and What Can We All Learn From It?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--568-Why-Did-the-Rebbe-Institute-the-Annual-Kinus-Hashluchim-and-What-Can-We-All-Learn-From-It-e3b3bue) _2025-11-17 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Shluchim conference • Why did the Rebbe institute the annual Kinus HaShluchim? • What can we all learn from it? • What is the meaning of shlichus? • How did the Rebbe connect the shluchim… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/111308174/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-17%2F7b437014-9d99-6a8b-06cd-6e66a03eaafe.mp3) ## [Ep. 567: Should We Be Running Away From NYC?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--567-Should-We-Be-Running-Away-From-NYC-e3aqnia) _2025-11-11 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Chof Cheshvan What is the unique energy of this time period? Who was the Rebbe Rashab named after? What is the significance of this name, and how does it reflect the work of the Rebbe Rashab? What lessons do we learn from the Rebbe Rashab for our times? Did the Rebbe Rashab pick the souls of all the students of Tomchei Tmimim? Why did he refer to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/111025162/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-11%2F55ac54fe-584d-efcc-3bee-ac0d1c4a512b.mp3) ## [Ep. 566: Should We Be Worried About the Upcoming NYC Mayoral Election?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--566-Should-We-Be-Worried-About-the-Upcoming-NYC-Mayoral-Election-e3af00c) _2025-11-03 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ MyLife Chassidus Applied: Where YOUR questions are answeredDonate now: https://mylife500.comFor recording visit the archive page or your favorite podcast carrier.Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Vayeira • What lessons do we learn from living with the times, with this week’s Torah parsha? 05:25 • Can you explain the story of the Rebbe Rashab crying as a child why Hashem doesn’t… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/110640588/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-3%2F00a3837f-6678-9ef6-d8ef-6687e9f6274b.mp3) ## [Ep. 565: What Should We Do About the Upcoming NYC Mayoral Election?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--565-What-Should-We-Do-About-the-Upcoming-NYC-Mayoral-Election-e3a3t8n) _2025-10-27 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Post Holidays Follow-Up What should be the focus of our work during these first days of Cheshvan? Why do the revelations of Tishrei, specifically on Shemini Atzeres, give birth only on Pesach? And if that’s the case, what does our avodah entail during these months? Can MarCheshvan also mean Gmar Cheshvan? Why the need for Tohu? Why does G-d… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/110277335/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-27%2F3a20336b-fed3-25bc-d0b1-9da7b9052bf5.mp3) ## [Ep. 564: How Should We React to the Recent Release of the Hostages and the Peace Proposal Advanced by President Trump?](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mylife-chassidus-applied/episodes/Ep--564-How-Should-We-React-to-the-Recent-Release-of-the-Hostages-and-the-Peace-Proposal-Advanced-by-President-Trump-e39pic2) _2025-10-20 · Rabbi Simon Jacobson · MyLife: Chassidus Applied_ Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics: Post Holidays What should be the focus of our work during these last days of Tishrei? What is the meaning of the V’Yaakov holach l’darko announcement after the Tishrei holidays? Why is this next month called MarCheshvan, mar meaning “bitter”? Can mar be interpreted as “master”? What are your thoughts on the over-consumption of alcohol on Simchas… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/3a577f8/podcast/play/109938498/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-20%2Fadb6ebf0-025b-e13d-cf2f-cfe17fe89b8a.mp3)