Finding a True Leader
Rabbi Simon Jacobson discusses Gimmel Tammuz, the yartzheit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, in light of Parshat Korach.
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The Spiritual Difference Between Bread and Matzah Told in Three Minutes
Bread and matzah (the unleavened bread eaten by Jews on the holiday of Passover) are both made from flour and water — so why are they so different?
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A Simple Guide to Thinking for Yourself
Thinking for yourself (“thinking different”) is a skill that must be developed and nurtured. The following three steps are the foundations of learning that skill and enriching it.
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The Spiritual Difference Between Bread and Matzah Told in Three Minutes
Bread and matzah (the unleavened bread eaten by Jews on the holiday of Passover) are both made from flour and water — so why are they so different?
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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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Why You Should Let Go of Control
Most of the greatest explorers, entrepreneurs, artists, and leaders have embraced the unknown, the uncontrollable. They have been willing to dive into the uncharted, and see what it is all about. That’s what makes them truly great. They embrace it all — the mistakes and failures along with the successes. If you want to become a greater person, find the beauty in not having all the answers. Celebrate the mysteries.
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How to Express Your Opinion Without Being Arrogant
The following three approaches can help you infuse the way you speak with sensitivity and humility — with practice, you can let go of speaking arrogantly.
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19 Kislev: How the Alter Rebbe Changed the World
Over two centuries ago Rabbi Schneur Zalman presented us with an invaluable model of life that can be appreciated now more than ever. Freud and his colleagues may be the fathers of psychology today. But the Alter Rebbe is the true father of the psychology of tomorrow.
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How to Be a Good Person
The true key to being a good person is knowing that you, and everybody else, has a purpose in life.
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Children Are Not Born Arrogant
Arrogance is an acquired trait — one that impressionable children often pick up from their parents and adults around them, as well as from friends and other societal influences.
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