Racism
Using āreligionā to justify oneās bigotry might be the greatest and saddest distortion of a Divine ideal.
Is Judaism racist? Is religion racist? Is G-d racist? If G-d is not racist why did He not create one race? If one is not of your faith, should you not be looking down on them? Is this a racy question? It certainly seems as if most of the racism in this world stems from religion. And how about this: I believe the Torah says that the Jews are the Chosen Peopleā¦ Uh, is everyone else not chosen? Is being Chosen not a racist choice? And why do Jews hate being chosen so much? And what about Zionism?
Terumah: The Passion
Once again the Jews are up on trial against the other religions of the world. Ā Yet the nation must continue to stand strong as a “light unto the nations.”
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Behar Bechukotai: Global Dimming
Present day conflict has a direct source in biblical schisms of our forefathers, and in the ongoing war between the spiritual and the material.
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Bamidbar: After 3316 Years How Far Are We From Sinai?
Parshat Bamidbar: Sinai created an interface bridging heaven & earth, giving us the power to fuse matter & spirit entirely without compromising either or.
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Pinchas: Religious Violence Part I
Pinchas, in Parsaht Pinchas, is a peaceful, selflessness zealot & exemplary in the face of current politico-religious tensions, radicalism and liberalism.
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Vayeitzei: Responding To Mumbai
Rabbi Simon Jacobson discusses the tragic 2008 killing of the Holtzbergs, Chabad shluchim, in Mumbai, India.
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Bamidbar: The Blessing of Diversity
Like different musical notes in a large composition, each community, group or even individual, contributes his or her unique note.
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Chayei Sarah: Can East Meet West?
Abraham surely knew how religious zealotry can breed intolerance, condescension, judgmentalism and prejudices of all sorts — feeding into the ugliest elements of human nature.
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Toldot: Our Response to Tragedy
The Jewish response to a gruesome attack, is to channel all our outrage and fury into a spiritual eruption of building an even stronger Jerusalem, both physically and spiritually.
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Vaeira: Why is Paris Burning?
Inside “secrets” provide perspective to current events in France — and the world — illuminating for us: why is Paris burning? Why is France, of all places, at the forefront of today’s upheavals?
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Ki Teitzei: United Or Ununited States ?
Vital life issues about the nature of the universe and our place in it are answered in the opening verse in this weekās Torah portion…
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Korach: Telling the Story
Simon Jacobson introduces Dr. Elie Wisel at the 2nd Annual Gershon Jacobson Memorial Lecture, a moving Holocaust tribute…
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Who Killed Jesus?
Professor of psychology, Bernard Starr responds to the question: Who killed Jesus?
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Racism: 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.
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Hate Crimes & Anti-Semitism
A candid discussion about anti semitic hate crimes in light of freedom of expression and separation of church and state.
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The Soul of Religious Bigotry
There is a great vacuum that feeds bigotry, nourishing it where you’d least expect to find it; but there is a light at the end of the tunnel.
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Why is Paris Burning?
Inside “secrets” provide perspective to current events in France — and the world — illuminating for us: why is Paris burning? Why is France, of all places, at the forefront of today’s upheavals?
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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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Our Response to Tragedy
The response to a gruesome attack, is to channel all our outrage and fury into a spiritual eruption of building an even stronger holy land, both physically and spiritually.
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Bamidbar/Shavuot: After 3336 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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Why is Paris Burning? France, Napoleon, Islam and the Alter Rebbe
1/9/2015 : Let’s look at the bigger picture and discover the hidden choreography behind these events in France by placing them in historical context.
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The Founding Fathers: All People Are Created Equal
Rabbi Simon Jacobson discusses the American Constitution in the context of idol worship, materialism, and religious freedom.
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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.
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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.
Are You Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution: Daily Spiritual Antidote #65
Are You Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution
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The Healthiest Response to Racism: Daily Spiritual Antidote #70
The Healthiest Response to Racism
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The 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.
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All 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.
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Is God Black or White? | Why Diversity Matters
What is God’s plan in all of this? After all, the Divine Architect is the One Who created us as diverse human beings, people of different races, colors and cultures.
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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).
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ļ»æWhat Does Cancel Culture Say About Our Society?
Why 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.
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Simon Jacobson Addresses Jews Being Unfairly Targeted Amid Covid Uptick on Newsmax National Report
Rabbi Simon Jacobson addresses the harassment of Brooklyn's Jews amid the unequal enforcement of new covid-19 guidelines and restrictions on Newsmax National TV.
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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 >
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