Women's Ki Sisa Class
Rabbi YY Jacobson
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Dedicated in the merit of Irit bat Florine, for a complete and speedy recovery.
This women's class was presented on Tuesday Parshas Ki Sisa, 14 Adar I, 5779, February 19, 2019 at the Ohr Chaim Shul, Monsey, NY
Women's Ki Sisa Class
Rabbi YY Jacobson
Dedicated in the merit of Irit bat Florine, for a complete and speedy recovery.
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Anonymous -5 years ago
Divine Havdalah Vs. Tribal Havdalah
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Rachel -5 years ago
What I Took from the Class
We never become defined by our journey. Our purpose is the opposite: We have the power to define each moment in our life and infuse it with kedusha. Each moment that is Chol, empty of kedusha, is waiting for us to transform it.
In reality we are the “Gods” that the world needs. If anything the world needs to “appease us”, because only we have the “Godly power” to elevate the entire cosmic dimension. Are we transforming this moment of Avodah zorah to kedusha? The world is always awaiting for our salvation. We never need those different gods out there to save us.....We don’t realize the power we have. Avoda zorah is the opposite of our intended purpose, it’s giving away your soul to define, infuse those powerless gods with power. And then waiting, hoping to receive back from them your power and their permission for you to exist. And then being preoccupied and anxious what do those gods say about me? What is next, what now? What sacrifice will appease them? We don’t matter; only the gods do. It’s only about the gods, we are irrelevant.
Judaism is the exact opposite. Our value is unconditional, it’s about never becoming defined by anything, no forces in nature can define our destinies. We always remain invincible; it’s about never disconnecting from the ultimate truth of the power of who we are.
Wether our journey is through darkness or light we always remain the same powerful to be able to transform each moment.
But if our brains were programmed to serve angry gods, that continuously need appeasement, where the journeys of our lives defines who we are, than yes we cannot find the richness, the beauty, the truth of Yiddishkeit, anymore then we would in Avodah Zarah. Then it’s not fair why one cow goes to light and one has to descend to the abyss. It’s all random, with no rhyme or reason.
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Dina -5 years ago
It is heartening to know we are all on the same train. Everything that you speak of is the same conversation going on in our home. It's good to know that (we) GEN X is working on our stuff.
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dina -5 years ago
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Miriam -5 years ago
I just finished listening and watching today's women's shiur. Thank you! It reminded me of the very first shiur you sent
me almost two years ago about Yoseph being sent to fulfill his mission, just like the ox you described in the shiur today. I continue to be inspired by all your teachings, and want to tell you that what you are teaching and what you are saying I know for a fact are helping me in my life, every day, but also so many other people that you are reaching. Thank you!
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