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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The Dislocated Hip
By remembering Jacob’s wound we sensitize ourselves to the fact that mindless immersion in material existence touches a nerve which leaves us wounded.
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Helping a Drug Addicted Relative
What you can, should, and should not do practically for a loved one who is causing self-harm through substance abuse.
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Reeh: Boundaries
This week’s Torah portion deals with blessings and curses. In the face of world tragedies, how does the Torah explain the reconciliation of both?
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The Invincibility of Vulnerability
Redefine vulnerability, allowing yourself to transcend all fears and insecurities. Embrace it and learn to express it in an often cold and harsh world.
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Acharei-Kedoshim: Is G-d Vulnerable?
True love means being vulnerable. Our relationship with G-d is one of vulnerability and equal dependence on each other.
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Vayigash: Responding to Sandy Hook
Our children are the best of us, and it is their world that is far more real than our distorted one.
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Ki Tisa: Just a Friendly Reminder
A poem about snowfall demonstrating our vulnerability, but also strength, while heading towards an uncertain future.
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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