Is G-d Vulnerable?
True love means being vulnerable. Our relationship with G-d is one of vulnerability and equal dependence on each other.
Read MoreGiving Up Your Life for God?
Should we “give up” our lives for God? Certainly not! That’s sacrifice. We shouldn’t give up our God-given talents and behaviors; we should bring them closer to their purer state.
Read MoreHow to Live on Your Own Terms
One of the biggest obstacles to living on your own terms is the effect that parents, teachers, and the culture at large have had on you. You must look carefully and honestly at which parts of yourself are authentic, and which parts you acquired as a reaction to the outside forces around you.
Read MoreThe Two Main Things You Can Learn from Your Dreams
What can you learn from your dreams? Is there any merit in dream interpretation? According to the 3000-year-old wisdom of the sages, which presents a blueprint of the psyche …
Read MoreWhen You Feel Discouraged, Get to Know Yourself
Join best-selling author and counselor-to-thousands Rabbi Simon Jacobson for an inspiring two-minute video on why getting to know your true self will give you the energy to persist.
Read MoreYour Deepest Secret Isn’t What You Think It Is
We all have secrets — the question is what you think is your deepest secret. What does it look like? Is it dark and shameful — the ugliest parts of your personality that only you know about, or is it something bright and beautiful?Â
Read MoreGiving Up Your Life for God?
Should we “give up” our lives for God? Certainly not! That’s sacrifice. We shouldn’t give up our God-given talents and behaviors; we should bring them closer to their purer state.
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Be Holy?
“Holy” signifies being committed to the greater good — acting on behalf of others rather than self. Join Rabbi Simon Jacobson for a short discussion of what it means to be holy. Learn how you can create holiness in your own life.
Read MoreProcess Is Crucial to Getting What You Want in Life
The most important things in life, especially love, truth, G-d, and soul, require persevering through a process.
Read MoreThe Key to Admitting Wrongs
When you are ready to admit wrongs, simply face the objective reality of the choices you have made. There is no reason to hate yourself.
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