Ep. 590: Is the Torah Only for Jews?

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 purpose of counting the Jewish people? 
• Why did the Rebbe gaze at each person passing by to recite the blessing over the Lulav on Sukkos 5752?
• What does all this teach us today? 

• How are the curses in Torah really hidden blessings and why do they have to be disguised as the opposite? 
• What is an example of a great blessing hidden within an apparent curse?
• If they are really hidden blessings, how do they serve as a deterrent? 
• Should we see negative life experiences as hidden blessings? 

• How do we reconcile counting the Omer with the care taken not to count people? 

Behar-Bechukosei In our times, are we all obligated to learn the Inner Torah?  How do we explain the idea that a soul is a “piece” of G-d?  How can we understand and relate to G-d?  Is counting a positive thing? How can a blemished person pray?  How should we react to “observant” Jews harassing Arabs?  How should I deal with religious incompatibility in my marriage?  Why don't we recite the chapter about Manna in our daily prayers? Follow-up