Rabbi Jacobson will discuss the following topics:

 Why are we still mourning? 
The inside story of the Nine Days: A Chassidic perspective 
 
Rosh Chodesh Av 

• What lessons do we learn from Aaron’s yahrzeit? 
• What is the significance of him passing away on Har HaHar? 

• What lessons do we learn from the Arzial’s yahrzeit?  

• Chassidus Applied: What are the spiritual roots of pain, dissonance and unhappiness? 
• How does this relate to the tzimtzum harishon, (cosmic concealment) sheviras ha’keilim (shattering of the containers) and the reshimu (cosmic trace)? 
• Can we connect the “big bang” theory with sheviras ha’keilim? 
• How can there be evil in the world created by a good G-d? 
• What psychological lessons do we learn from this period in dealing with our own challenges? 
• What can I do about my insecurities, self-consciousness and self-centeredness? 
• What is the Chassidic perspective on pain and suffering?
• Is the Rebbe angry with me? 

5 Av Nine Days How should we respond to questions about the recently publicized photo of the Rebbe and the Rebbetzin? 
 
How can I channel my artistic talent toward transcendent goals?