When No is Greater than Yes

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Avoiding the wrong thing is better than doing the right thing; protecting is better than serving (Samech Vav) as seen in Parshat Naso and the wilderness.

Shavuot: The Twins – Duality & Unity

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The concept of duality in matters of body and spirit are examined with respect to the opposing natures of twins Jacob and Esau.

Humiliation: The Spirituality of Embarrassment

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Discover why nothing is wrong with you, and in fact why it is quite positive, to feel humiliated. In Judaism, enlightenment does not come from being indifferent. Rather, experiencing embarrassment is a sign of being emotionally healthy.

The Secret to Giving Birth

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Bridging Modernity And Faith

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This talk was given by Rabbi Simon Jacobson in Hale, England on November 22, 2015.

Can God Change His Mind?

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The Torah was received thousands of years ago. Is it possible that G-d has changed his mind about some of the stipulations He wrote in it?

Can a Vulnerable Mortal Truly be Free? Pre-Passover Workshop

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3327 years ago this week Moses was shown the new moon, but what exactly did he see? Take a journey into the world beyond sight and sound.

How to Win a War: Cease Fires or Unconditional Surrender?

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Discuss today’s battles in context of yesterday’s. The Torah of peace, given only to bring harmony to the world, teaches us how to find lasting peace.

The Original E=mc² Pre-Shavuot Workshop

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E=mc², is rooted in the events at Sinai, which unleashed forces allowing us to transform our material mass-filled lives into forces of positive energy.

The Kabbalah of Curses

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The 49 curses listed in the Torah portion of Bechukosei evokes an interesting question: what possible benefit can be found in these curses?