Summary of Rabbi YY Jacobson With Teenagers #3: Ask Tough Questions; Get Real Answers

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In this video, Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses a variety of topics with teenagers. He encourages them to ask questions and to be mindful of their words. He also provides advice on how to deal with self-confidence issues and how to celebrate Israel's independence.

00:00:00 In this video, Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses questions and answers with teenagers. He encourages teens to ask questions and share their ideas with others. Jacobson also discusses a special lecture with the Mexico City Jewish community.
00:05:00 The BBC's tradition of broadcasting Big Ben's chime each hour led to an unforeseen danger when German physicists learned to use the sound to determine weather conditions in London. The British Secret Service replaced the live broadcast with a recording in order to deprive the Germans of this valuable information. In 1944, the Germans attempted to send a flying bomb to hit Big Ben, but were thwarted by the recording.
00:10:00 Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses the importance of words and their impact on others, sharing a story of a man named Benjamin Zander. He encourages young people to be mindful when speaking, and to use their words to bring love, hope, and healing into the world.
00:15:00 Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses the power of words, and how they can have a significant impact on the lives of those around them. He talks about a woman who survived Auschwitz and how she made a vow never to speak negatively about herself or her family again. He encourages teenagers to use their words wisely, and to never underestimate the power of words.
00:20:00 Rabbi YY Jacobson provides advice on how to deal with self-confidence issues, and advises listeners to find someone they can talk to about the issue. He also recommends meditation as a way to help overcome the struggle.
00:25:00 Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses the importance of Independence Day, and how the Lubavitcher movement differed from others in their dedication to the security and welfare of the Jewish people living in Israel. He tells a story of a man who passed away and shared an anecdote about the Rebbe understanding that if Independence Day celebrations began before 1948, the Arabs would never believe in Israel's legitimacy.
00:30:00 Rabbi YY Jacobson speaks to teenagers about the importance of celebratingIsrael's independence and the role of their ancestors in this. He encourages them to call their rabbi to ask why he is allowing people to come close to him on his porch, and to ask for his opinion on the matter.
00:35:00 Rabbi YY Jacobson responds to a question from a teenage boy about how he should answer his father if he disagrees with Rabbi Jacobson's teachings. Rabbi Jacobson encourages the boy to listen to him and to talk to him about his disagreements.
00:40:00 Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses the Torah's view on gay marriage, noting that there are two extremes that one should avoid - one where one has their way and the other where everyone is accepted and no one is judged until they have experienced what that person is going through. Jacobson encourages empathy and compassion for the person in question, but notes that this does not mean that every behavior is kosher.
00:45:00 Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses the differences between being from a good place and being from a bad place, and how one's actions can speak louder than words. He shares a story of a man who was from a good place but who did bad things, and how those deeds define him. He then goes on to talk about how one's identity is not simply determined by their outward appearance, and how we should be careful not to judge others too harshly.
00:50:00 In this video, Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses how struggling teenagers can maintain healthy relationships with their siblings. He suggests that they make a deal with one another, in which the brother agrees to watch a movie with the sister, but they discuss something else together.
00:55:00 Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses the purpose of pain and suffering in life, and why God would create people to endure it. He encourages listeners not to worship pain or astrology, but to understand that they do not govern the world. Many Holocaust survivors have recently passed away, highlighting the importance of compassionate and compassionate grieving.

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In this video, Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses how every Jew is loved unconditionally by God, even if they don't fit into traditional Jewish biography. He encourages teenagers to take this message seriously and to embrace each other regardless of disagreements.

01:00:00 Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses the difficult questions and real answers that teenagers face when mourning the loss of their generation. He emphasizes the importance of learning from one's grandfather and the impact they have had on the lives of their children and grandchildren.
01:05:00 The video discusses the difference between religious Jews who stop their cars to observe a moment of silence for all the Israeli soldiers killed in various conflicts, and those who do not. Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses the importance of honoring the dead, and how it is a reminder to live life to the fullest.
01:10:00 The video discusses the idea that most Jews do not have a biography or introduction, which is why some people are not chosen to be messiahs or prophets. It says that the reason why some people are chosen is because they are good people and have done good things. It also says that even if a Jew does bad things, they always remain a child of God and are loved unconditionally.
01:15:00 In this video, Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses how every Jew is loved unconditionally by God, even if they don't fit into traditional Jewish biography. He encourages teenagers to take this message seriously and to embrace each other regardless of disagreements. Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses how every Jew is loved unconditionally by God, even if they don't fit into traditional Jewish biography. He encourages teenagers to take this message seriously and to embrace each other regardless of disagreements.
01:20:00 Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses how the soul is not a physical entity and that a soul has different dimensions and energies. He explains that when a person comes back into the body after the resurrection, they will have a soul that is rectified from their previous body.
01:25:00 In this video, Rabbi YY Jacobson discusses the importance of having doubts and faith. He says that sometimes doubts can be a sign that we care about ourselves and our loved ones. He encourages listeners to be comfortable with their doubts and to never stop growing. This video is a continuation of Rabbi Jacobson's series "Rabbi YY Jacobson With Teenagers." All of the videos in this series can be found on the Yeshiva Dotnet website. If you would like to help support the Yeshiva Dotnet and Rabbi Jacobson's programming, you can make a donation at triple w dot they ueshiba net.