Terrorism
When someone dreams of instilling terror into the human heart, it is time to uproot the source of such dreams.
We have almost become immune to the word, ‘terrorism.’ Let’s become sensitive once again: picture a human being with the sole objective to terrorize, hurt, destroy, decimate, and slaughter human life. This is terrorism, a euphemism for evil. We understand that people would rather find light in all the dark places, but sometimes a dark place has to be uprooted at its core and replaced with candles and other such light fixtures. They are called suicide bombers because they would choose to kill themselves so that they may kill others. Humanity is obligated to destroy such inhumanity.
Letter to Poway
From Rabbi Simon Jacobson: “From within the dark belly of the abyss, we found strength more powerful than any black forces; love and unity mightier than any hate and war.”
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The Spiritual Meaning of the New Moon
We have always been mystified by the moon — it’s haunting presence shimmering in our night sky. We have studied the moon and its effects on life on earth, we have spent trillions to travel to, land on and explore our lonely lunar sphere …
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Rabbi Simon Jacobson Interviews Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein of Chabad of Poway: How to Become Stronger in Face of Tragedy
Rabbi Simon Jacobson, in conversation with with Rabbi Yisroel Goldstein of Chabad of Poway: How to Become Stronger in Face of Tragedy
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Responding To The Pittsburgh Massacre
Theme: Responding to Tragedy
Join Rabbi Simon Jacobson in this somber but candid talk discussing the healthy response to violent acts of hatred.
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Massacre in Pittsburgh: How to Respond In a Healthy Way
Theme: Responding to Tragedy
Join counselor to thousands Rabbi Simon Jacobson for a short discussion about how best to to respond to violent acts of hatred.
Pride, Strength, and Kindness When Confronted With Violence and Hatred
Theme: Responding to Tragedy
How should we react to violence and hatred like that of the recent massacre in Pittsburgh? Our outrage is very profound, but productive outrage is not expressed through retaliation or through fear, but through positive action, and ultimately recognizing that there is a calling that we have to live up to.
Zealots, Radicals and Peace
We need a zealot today. Not a murderous zealot but a zealot of peace. A true Pinchas that will rise and defy conventional thinking.
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How to Personally Respond to a Terrorist Attack
Go beyond “thoughts and prayers”. Concrete suggestions for bringing light into a dark world.
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Recognizing Terrorism As Terrorism
In the face of global terrorism, we must face the reality of terrorism with truth.
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