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Happiness in Life Without Money
Theme: Happiness in Life
Can we learn how to free ourselves of this attachment and be happy people independent of our monetary worth? -
How to Achieve Spiritual Wellness
Theme: Spiritual Wellness
Discover the different components and dimensions of your soul, and how each requires its respective “nutrients.” Taking control of your life begins with taking control of — and energizing — your spirit. -
Hemshech Samech Vov
Hemshech Samech Vov is a series of 61 discourses by The Rebbe Rashab. In this introduction, Rabbi Simon Jacobson explains the concepts of chassidus used by The Rebbe Rashab in Hemshech Samech Vov.
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On Diplomacy, Pride and Self-Respect
Diplomacy is a delicate art form, and the Rebbe assures in this letter that contrary to popular belief, “truly Jewish self-respect”, “avowed trust in G-d” and “pride in our Jewish heritage and tradition” are key in diplomatic success.
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The Truth About Vacation
What is the most rejuvenating way to vacation? The Rebbe offers guidelines for getting the best value – for your entire family – out of your time off.
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Productive Grieving
The Rebbe offers guidance on the most productive way to grieve, and explains how it is both therapeutic for the bereaved and productive for the soul of the departed.
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Leadership: Customized, Consistent, Friendly and Firm
The Rebbe advises consistent efforts with a balance of friendliness and firmness in education.
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The Age of the Universe
How old is the universe? Torah vs. Science!
The Rebbe explains that there is no need to discredit science in defense of Torah, but rather to seek the truth by balancing what we do an don’t know while keeping an open mind.
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Annihilating Amalek
The commandment to eradicate Amalek may be hard to swallow at first glance, but the Rebbe explains in clear terms why it is not as distasteful as it seems.
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Making an Eiruv to Allow Carrying
There are many issues relevant to the creation of an eiruv to allow people to carry on Shabbat. In this letter, the Rebbe presents his perspective on the issue making four relevant points on the topic.
Although I am not Jewish, I always enjoy Simon Jacobson’s material. I am terribly dismayed to see that so many people can not look past the “religion” to see the deep, complex universal teachings that are practically relevant to every human life. I have learnt so much from this amazing modern scholar!
-Ismiallh