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Spiritual Commentary on the Latest News Events
What would the Sages and the Mystics say about the big news events of today? Is there a deeper meaning to the things that happen in the world? What lessons can we learn for our own lives from the triumphs, tragedies, shifts forward, and regressions of our time? After all, nothing is an accident.
Newsmax: R’ Jacobson Addresses Supreme Court Ruling Against Gov. Cuomo’s Religious Restrictions
In an historic moment, the Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision against NY Governor Cuomo’s restrictions over… Read more >
Read MoreMisplaced Humility: When Pride is a Necessity
Explore the concept of misplaced humility and how acknowledging and embracing one’s strengths and accomplishments can be essential for personal growth and fulfilling one’s potential.
Read MoreReligious Wars
“I’m constantly hearing the religion causes war argument. What is your take on this issue?”
Read MoreThe Immaculate Reception: Are Miracles Possible?
The Jets miraculous win, in the days when we prepare to enter a New Year and celebrate the collective birthday of the human race on Rosh Hashana, reminds us of the miracles and angels trapped in our material, distracted lives, and the call of the Shofar awakens us to do our part in unleashing them.
Read MoreCan Ken and Barbie Ever Get Along? The Secret to True Equality
Can Ken and Barbie Ever Get Along? The Secret to True Equality
Read MoreThe 15 Steps in 15 Minutes
Discover the profound journey of self-reflection and transformation in just 15 minutes with ‘The 15 Steps’ video, guiding you through the Passover Seder’s spiritual significance.
Read MoreExodus 2024: Gaza, Iran and Egypt
Explore the timeless lessons of Exodus amidst modern challenges in Gaza and Egypt, delving into the deep-rooted narratives that shape our world today.
Read MoreTotal Eclipse: Is This the End of the World?
Explore the profound insights on the total eclipse and its significance in “Total Eclipse: Is This the End of the World?”
Read MoreHow to Deal with Unethical Leaders
Learn practical strategies for navigating the challenges of unethical leadership.
Read MoreThe Kabbalistic Secret to Drinking Responsibly
Discover profound wisdom and spiritual insights into your relationship with alcohol.
Read MoreSome Dance to Remember, Some Dance to Forget…
Delves into the profound impact of memory in our lives.
Read MoreRabbi Speaks Out on DEI
Discover the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and its role in fostering a more compassionate and connected society.
Read MoreArgentina and Israel: A Modern Day Miracle
Explore the inspiring tale of the enduring bond and remarkable collaboration between Argentina and Israel in this enlightening video.
Read MoreWhat Is a Mind Without a Soul?
History is a witness to the fact that Jews are always at the center of world events. In every single generation the Jews have been ostracized. But why?
Read MoreWhy is the World Obsessed with Jews?
History is a witness to the fact that Jews are always at the center of world events. In every single generation the Jews have been ostracized. But why?
Read MoreUnited or Divided Nations?
With wars waging between Israel and Gaza and between Russia and Ukraine, are nations more united or more divided than ever before? Have we made any progress between nations?
Read MoreDo You Feel Abandoned?
With wars waging between Israel and Gaza and between Russia and Ukraine, are nations more united or more divided than ever before? Have we made any progress between nations?
Read MoreWhy We Need Pain
The definition of growth means moving from one state to another. How is this possible? Only through going out of our comfort zone. We need to feel the discomfort in order to grow.
Read MoreYou Were Born an Original; Don’t Become a Copy
You Were Born an Original; Don’t Become a Copy
Read MoreHow to Wage a War Against Apathy
Apathy, characterized by indifference, can hinder personal growth and the pursuit of meaningful goals. Discover a comprehensive approach to inspire and ignite a passionate and purposeful life.
Read MoreThe UNITED States: Why Are We So Divided?
Join Rabbi Simon Jacobson in unraveling the complexities of our divided nation, and embark on a journey towards a more united and harmonious United States. Together, let us discover the path to healing and forge a brighter future for generations to come.
Read MoreThe Soul of Charisma
Spiritual charisma is not about seeking validation or trying to impress others. It is about embodying and radiating your authentic spiritual nature, connecting with others on a deeper level, and inspiring them to explore their own spirituality.
Read MoreAre All Political Leaders Corrupt?
The very question itself, posed by many, speaks of our mistrust and negative feelings towards our leaders today. Does being a leader mean that you need to compromise, negotiate and manipulate your way through power? Can a leader even keep his values and morals intact these days?
Read MoreSeize the Day: A Message to All Graduates
Youth Crime and Social Media: How Can We Stop the Trend?
Youth Crime and Social Media: How Can We Stop the Trend?
Read MoreThis Video Will Make You Want to Call Your Mother
The innate power and strength of a mother; lessons on love, selflessness and complete devotion.
Read MoreThink Different. Be Different. Think for Yourself. Be Yourself.
Think Different. Be Different. Think for yourself. Be Yourself.
Read MoreUkraine in Crisis: J’Accuse…!
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in an unprovoked and baseless attack. For over a week now, Ukraine is being mercilessly bombed, innocent civilians killed, millions more stranded and fleeing in fear of their lives. A country and its people are being torn apart. Where are our leaders? Where is the outrage? Where is the Zola of our times? What has become of “never again”?
Read MoreWorld Peace Begins with Inner Peace
What is the secret to achieving global peace, and how can I, one of billions of people that make up this world, make a difference – or even a slight dent – in achieving this monumental objective?
What Is Going On at Capitol Hill?
Since its founding in 1776, the timeless and noble foundation of the United States of America is the principle of E Pluribus Unum, from the many, one.
Read MoreChapters Podcast: The Israel-Gaza War, Hamas, Pain, Faith Fear, Social Media, Anti-Semitism, Unity. What Can I Do?
Rabbi Simon Jacobson as a guest on Chapters: Addressing the war in Israel. What is our call to action?
Read MoreWhat To Do If a Rabbi Transgresses?
Rabbi Simon Jacobson as a guest on Equal Footing with Dov Tzuman: A delicate discussion on what happens if rabbis transgress, how do we hold our spiritual guides accountable when they act in contradiction to Jewish values and rules?
Read MoreHow Can I Give Charity Amid Financial Uncertainty?
How Can I Give Charity Amid Financial Uncertainty?
Read MoreWhat Nobody Ever Told You About Passover
This is where it all began, when a family of tribes became a nation of people, when a body of slaves became a soul of freedom. Some people have an exit strategy; we have an exodus strategy.
Read MoreEsther’s Secret: Why Jews Celebrate Her Every Year on Purim
Esther’s Secret: Why Jews Celebrate Her Every Year on Purim
Read MoreIs ChatGPT a Sign that Something Bigger is Coming?
Is ChatGBT a Sign that Something Bigger is Coming?
Read MoreQuiz: Rate Your Personal Boundaries
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The Soul of the Super Bowl
Lessons on sports, competition and the deeper meaning behind the Super Bowl
Read MoreBiblical Events Decoded: Synesthesia: Where Sight Meets Sound
Can you hear your sights and see your sounds? Discover the connection between all our senses and learn how to transcend their nature
Read MoreBiblical Events Decoded: The Land and Sea within You
Biblical Events Decoded: The Land and Sea within You
Read MoreLetter 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.”
Read MoreBiblical Stories Decoded: Exodus: Let My People Go!
How to Grow through Pain and Suffering
Read MoreThe Physics and Kabbalah of Chanukah
Discover how the properties of light, so powerfully reflected in the Chanukah flames, teach us the essence of who we are and who were meant to be: Transparent channels of a higher reality.
Read MoreCrumbling Structures…
How should we react to the catastrophic building collapse in Surfside? In light of the tragic collapses in the last two months – in Meron two months ago, in Jerusalem (Stolin) last month, and now in South Florida — what are we to think? What — on earth and in heaven — are we to DO?
Read MoreWill There Ever Be Peace in the Middle East?
Will the fighting in the Middle East ever end? What will it take to achieve peace in the Holy Land? Please join Rabbi Jacobson in this provocative presentation of a radically new approach that combines peace out of strength and a bold vision of the future.
Read MoreOy Rashbi! How Can We Celebrate Lag B’Omer in Face of Tragedy
What are we to make of the horrific loss of 45 people and many more injured at this year’s festive Lag B’omer celebration on Mount Meron? They came to honor Rabbi Shimeon bar Yochai, a 2nd century sage and mystic. They danced through the night in love, joy and unity. And then…
Read MoreEducating Ourselves and Our Children about Healthy Sexuality and Intimacy
Rabbi Simon Jacobson in Conversation with Dr. Yocheved Debow: Ancient Wisdom for Modern times. Educating Ourselves and Our Children about Healthy Sexuality and Intimacy in this Challenging World.
Read MoreCan You Heal After Betrayal? A 60 Day Journey
Join Rabbi Jacobson on a fascinating journey through the most powerful two months of Elul and Tishrei; a journey from betrayal toward hope and love.
Read MoreAre Athletes Heroes? Post Olympic Musings
Join Rabbi Jacobson as he discusses sports, heroes and the human’s nature to create role models for ourselves.
Read MoreFreedom of Speech: Why It Matters
Join Rabbi Simon Jacobson and education historian Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman for a critical and fascinating discussion dissecting censorship and freedom of speech.
Read MoreDire Straits: Unleashing Its Enormous Power
Now that we are faced with a world that is slowly going back to pre-pandemic times, join Rabbi Jacobson as he analyzes the human psyche and its approach to moving on and getting past our emotional blockades.
Read MoreTaking Off the Mask: Post Pandemic Anxieties
Now that we are faced with a world that is slowly going back to pre-pandemic times, join Rabbi Jacobson as he analyzes the human psyche and its approach to moving on and getting past our emotional blockades.
Read MoreFollowing Mainstream Media vs. Thinking for Yourself
Join Rabbi Jacobson and learn how to truly think for yourself. How to navigate all the outside noise and discover your inner voice, feelings and opinions without being overwhelmed and inundated by your surroundings.
Read MoreWhy Is Violence on the Rise?
Racism, anti-semitism, terrorism and gun violence seem to be on the rise across our nation, and the world at large. What can we do about it? Join Rabbi Jacobson as he dissects the spiritual anatomy of human nature and how we can each play a part in being part of the solution.
Read MoreIs Social Media the Most Dangerous Weapon Today?
Join Rabbi Jacobson to discuss how social media has taken on a life of its own, gaining power and influence. Learn how we can – and must – use this opportunity to spread goodness and kindness instead of hatred and division.
Read MoreHow Do You Deal with Disruption and Upheaval?
Are today’s disturbances a sign of entering into a new age?
Read MoreHow Can We Bring More Love into Our Lives?
With so much darkness around us, learn how to bring more love and unity into our lives.
Read MoreIs There Anything to Say in Face of Tragedy?
We are all deeply shaken by the horrific tragedy in Meron. People everywhere are crying out, beseeching G-d, seeking some measure of comfort and consolation. But, what is there to say?
The Shvigger, the Bubbe and the Gantze Mishpacha
The Yiddish language is a culture that has survived through hope, faith and of course a bissel humor. Come explore and decipher the complex yet fascinating Yiddish – and universal – personalities.
Are you a Yente or a Yachne? A Mentch or Meshugenneh?
The Yiddish language is a culture that has survived through hope, faith and of course a bissel humor. Come explore and decipher the complex yet fascinating Yiddish – and universal – personalities.
How to Deal with the Nudnik, Shlemiel and Shlemazel
The Yiddish language is a culture that has survived through hope, faith and of course a bissel humor. Come explore and decipher the complex yet fascinating Yiddish – and universal – personalities.
What Does Cancel Culture Say About Our Society?
Elephants and Donkeys: Where Are the Humans?
Join Rabbi Simon Jacobson in this eye-opening talk, as he finds insights and direction from a most surprising place: the very origins of the political parties association with the donkey (Democrats) and elephant (Republicans).
Read MoreThe “Weinstein” Epidemic
What are the deeper implications of the hunting spree? How and why has the public outrage zeroed in on a single target: Harvey Weinstein and those like him.
Read MoreAll People Are Created Equal. Addressing Violent Protests Erupting in Cities Across the U.S.
Simon Jacobson Addressing the Violent Protests Erupting in Cities Across the U.S.
Read MoreHarvey, Meet Abraham
So how does a person find the strength to control his/her cravings, when the road to satisfaction seems wide open because one’s ‘power’ seems stronger than any downside? When you’ve successfully closed the door and drawn the shades, and believe you have an open opportunity for self-gratification, how do you find the strength to pull back your reins?
Read MoreThe Jewish Response to Racism
Cities are burning across the U.S., filled with people protesting racism. What is a healthy and legitimate response? Discover what 3800 years of time-tested history and wisdom teaches us about growing through oppression, and becoming the greatest possible people we can be.
Read MoreHow to Plan for an Unknown Future
Discover how we gain true control when we let go of control. How the unknowable works hand-in-hand with the knowable, as the unconscious works hand-in-hand with the conscious — weaving together an exquisite and exhilarating picture of true reality.
Read MoreGet to Know Your Transcendent Soul: Daily Spiritual Antidote #2
Get to Know Your Transcendent Soul
Read MoreThe Spiritual Antidote to the Coronavirus – Part I
With coronavirus gripping the world, what deeper lessons can we learn from this global epidemic? The story of Purim teaches us the antidote to the “coronavirus” of Haman and Amalek — the crown of toxicity — back then, as well as today.
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The Spiritual Antidote to the Coronavirus: A Call to Action – Part II
With coronavirus gripping the world, what deeper lessons can we learn from this global epidemic and what is the spiritual antidote to the disease?
Read MoreThe 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 …
Read MoreRabbi 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
Read MoreAn Open Letter to President Elect Donald J. Trump
Mr. President-elect: You face a once-in-history opportunity to lead this country, and by extension, the entire world, to a new world order of global peace and prosperity.
Read MoreThe Times They Are a Changin’
How we react to shocking events tells us volumes about our characters and how trapped we are by our comfort zones and conventional wisdom.
Read MoreMassacre 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.
What Defines a Racist?
Join Rabbi Jacobson and discover a new take on human nature and the human condition, offering us a novel approach to uprooting all forms of racism at its nucleus.
Read MoreThe Founding Fathers: All People Are Created Equal
Rabbi Simon Jacobson discusses the American Constitution in the context of idol worship, materialism, and religious freedom.
Read MoreThe Stunning Election of President Trump: What Does it Mean?
Please join Rabbi Jacobson in this extraordinary presentation about this unprecedented election, as he places it in historical context of events that are shaking up the world today.
Read MoreThe Root of Arab Rage
Arab rage against Israel may have many ostensible causes. But at its core root, it stems from the Holy of Holies – from the need and will to control that vital region.
Read MoreWill the 21st Century Bring World Peace?
Learn what we can do about it to ensure that this century will herald in true and lasting world peace.
Read MoreThe Sheik, Sinai and World Peace
Discover the gripping story of a Sheik who changed history. A man whose worldly experience and diverse proficiency in all wisdoms was a prerequisite for the greatest event of all time — the revelation at Sinai.
Read MoreRacism: Can We Get Beyond It?
“All men are created equal.” Why does racism exist? Is it part of the human condition? Is there is spiritual way to finally move society beyond racism? A frank discussion on these topics.
Read MoreHow to Win a War: Cease Fires or Unconditional Surrender?
Discuss today’s battles in context of yesterday’s. The Torah of peace, given only to bring harmony to the world, teaches us how to find lasting peace.
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