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

Weekly Op-Ed •May 17th, 2018• 2 Comments

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

How to Find Your Inner Strength

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Every one of us has inner strengths, far beyond what we are aware of. The extent to which your inner strength is buried within you effects your access to it, yet with the right effort you can discover these powers.

Beyond the New Year

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The book of Genesis ends as the year ends. But our book just begins. What will your story be? It’s up to you.

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How Not to Dwell on the Past

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Join Rabbi Simon Jacobson for a short lesson on how to transcend a painful past.

Simchat Torah: Dance Away

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Is dancing on Simchat Torah in oblivion of the world a form of escapism, or is it in fact a different means of experiencing reality?

Can Drugs Help You To Lead A Meaningful Life?

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Can drugs help you to lead a meaningful life? Do they offer true transcendence or momentary sensation?

How to Learn From Your Dreams

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Dreams are a doorway to transcending your conventional and habitual thought patterns.

Transcending Limiting Beliefs

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Have you forgotten how to live a meaningful life? You might be held back by limiting beliefs. Here are concrete, tried-and-true spiritual instructions for transcending a slump.

Think Different

Weekly Op-Ed •January 26th, 2017• 1 Comment

We must see current events as a unique opportunity to wake up: This is our time to affect real change, it is time to start thinking and acting differently.