Government
The role of government is to strike a balance between individual rights and the greater good of the community. Yet no political system has been able to perfect this balance.
A civilized nation needs to be built on a foundation of morality and ethics that is timeless and unconditional. At the same time, a nation’s survival is dependent on its constant progress and growth. Since people are bound to have vastly different beliefs, who should define the standards and morality and justice that must rule all people? At what point does a government intervene to keep an individual from harming himself or others? How do we avoid the abuse of power by government leaders? The challenge is to harness our freedom, to channel it for good and righteous purposes.
Bamidbar/Shavuot: After 3333 Years How Far Are We From Sinai?
Israel is under attack, yet again. As we stand in proximity of Shavuot, when we relive the revelation at Sinai, this may be the best time to demand accountability of the Arab/Muslim world for their actions, and to call the rest of the world to demand a response.
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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.
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Light and Truth: Jewish Influence on the Birth of American Democracy
Rabbi Simon Jacobson as a guest on Equal Footing with Dov Tzuman, discussing the influence of Judaism on the Founding Fathers and the birth of American democracy, together with Dr. Bruce Powell.
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What is a True Leader?
What is a true leader? Rabbi Simon Jacobson explains in this excerpt from his best-selling book, “Toward a Meaningful Life”.
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Freedom 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.
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The Government Without God
The government must have the concept of a higher power that we all answer to — “In God We Trust.”
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Election 2020: Will Anyone Win?
When following current events many of us feel defiled and violated. It’s tempting to ask: If others want to fight “bloody” battles, why do we need to be part of this spectacle? What true difference will the outcome have on our personal lives? What long-term collateral damage will all this acrimony create?
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What Should We Be Looking for in a Leader?
After witnessing so much deceit and such frequent abuse of power, many people have stopped trusting their leaders. We have begun to question, do we really need leaders? And what should we expect from our leaders?
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What Role does Government Play in Our Spiritual Lives?
What is the role of government? Is it merely to legislate laws and serve as a referee to maintain the peace and coexistence of its peoples? Or does government have a deeper and more spiritual responsibility?
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