Our Mission
The Meaningful Life Center (MLC) is a spiritual health center that empowers you to find meaning in everything you do, and discover your personal mission in life. Through a wide variety of live and published programming, videos, webcasts, podcasts, articles and personally customized counseling and materials, the MLC offers you empowering and potent life skills that improve every aspect of your life. From love and relationships to work and finance, from fear and anxiety to joy and celebration, from birth to death all life cycles in between, you can look forward to an exhilarating journey, which will both stimulate and provoke you to actualize your enormous potential and reach unprecedented heights.
The Meaningful Life Center is built on the belief that life is precious and that every individual has a unique and indispensable contribution to make. Oliver Wendell Holmes wrote: Alas for those that never sing but die with all their music in them. The MLC is dedicated to assuring that you find and sing your special song.
We extend an invitation for learning and growing to everyone! Come, explore, and discover how to live a truly happy and amazing life… living up to your highest potential.
Our People
founder and dean
Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Rabbi Simon Jacobson is a pioneering speaker, educator, mentor to thousands. He is the author of the best-selling book “Toward a Meaningful Life,” a William Morrow publication that has sold over 400,000 copies to date and has been translated into Hebrew, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Hungarian, Czech, and Georgian.
Read MoreRabbi Simon Jacobson is a pioneering speaker, educator, mentor to thousands. He is the author of the best-selling book “Toward a Meaningful Life,” a William Morrow publication that has sold over 400,000 copies to date and has been translated into Hebrew, French, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German, Hungarian, Czech, and Georgian.
Rabbi Jacobson heads The Meaningful Life Center, called a “Spiritual Starbucks” by the New York Times, which bridges the secular and the spiritual through a wide variety of live and online programming, presenting the universal teachings of Torah as a blueprint for life to people of all backgrounds. With his keen insight into the human condition, he has the unique ability to offer clarity and direction, especially in difficult times. Rabbi Jacobson and the MLC have been lauded for creating non-stop programming nourishing people’s hearts and souls.
Rabbi Jacobson heads The Meaningful Life Center, called a “Spiritual Starbucks” by the New York Times, which bridges the secular and the spiritual through a wide variety of live and online programming, presenting the universal teachings of Torah as a blueprint for life to people of all backgrounds. With his keen insight into the human condition, he has the unique ability to offer clarity and direction, especially in difficult times. Rabbi Jacobson and the MLC have been lauded for creating non-stop programming nourishing people’s hearts and souls.
Shmuel Kazen
With a proven track record of driving innovation, Shmuel is a dynamic leader...
Read MoreWith a proven track record of driving innovation, Shmuel is a dynamic leader at the forefront of digital product strategy and development. As the newly appointed Head of Product at MLC, Shmuel brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for creating impactful online content.. At heart, Shmuel is an advocate for the fusion of technology and design, believing that the synergy between these elements is the cornerstone of exceptional digital (and oftentimes spiritual) experiences.
With a proven track record of driving innovation, Shmuel is a dynamic leader at the forefront of digital product strategy and development. As the newly appointed Head of Product at MLC, Shmuel brings a wealth of expertise and a passion for creating impactful online content.. At heart, Shmuel is an advocate for the fusion of technology and design, believing that the synergy between these elements is the cornerstone of exceptional digital (and oftentimes spiritual) experiences.
Rashi Marcus
Rashi has been with The Meaningful Life Center since 2004. Originally ...
Read MoreRashi has been with The Meaningful Life Center since 2004. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Rashi continued her education in Tzfat, Israel and now lives in California with her family. Rashi brings her unique approach and talents to help grow the MLC family and bring inspiration and meaning to a global audience.
Rashi has been with The Meaningful Life Center since 2004. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Rashi continued her education in Tzfat, Israel and now lives in California with her family. Rashi brings her unique approach and talents to help grow the MLC family and bring inspiration and meaning to a global audience.
Batsheva Lubin
Batsheva's spiritual homecoming began with Rabbi Jacobson's book Toward a ...
Read MoreBatsheva's spiritual homecoming began with Rabbi Jacobson's book Toward a Meaningful Life. She feels incredibly lucky for having the privilege of working at the heart of the Meaningful Life Center for the last 20 years, working closely with her mentor and the rest of the incredible MLC team. Batsheva brings together her talent, passion and skills to create work that embodies the spirit and teachings of the Meaningful Life Center. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband and children.
Batsheva's spiritual homecoming began with Rabbi Jacobson's book Toward a Meaningful Life. She feels incredibly lucky for having the privilege of working at the heart of the Meaningful Life Center for the last 20 years, working closely with her mentor and the rest of the incredible MLC team. Batsheva brings together her talent, passion and skills to create work that embodies the spirit and teachings of the Meaningful Life Center. She lives in Rhode Island with her husband and children.
Ronni Rabin
Ronni Rabin is the Chief Development Officer for the MLC. Ronni applies ...
Read MoreRonni Rabin is the Chief Development Officer for the MLC. Ronni applies her background in business development and sales, creating strategic partnerships and fundraising to support programs and new ventures. Ronni plans to visit every state in the U.S. to meet all of you and build a vast network of people committed to living their true life. She currently lives in Connecticut, the first stop in the journey, as she works toward creating a world transformed with joy and kindness and meaning.
Ronni Rabin is the Chief Development Officer for the MLC. Ronni applies her background in business development and sales, creating strategic partnerships and fundraising to support programs and new ventures. Ronni plans to visit every state in the U.S. to meet all of you and build a vast network of people committed to living their true life. She currently lives in Connecticut, the first stop in the journey, as she works toward creating a world transformed with joy and kindness and meaning.
Rachel Rodkin
Rachel Rodkin is the Communications and Customer Support ...
Read MoreRachel Rodkin is the Communications and Customer Support Associate for the Meaningful Life Center. Rachel has a B.C. in Integrated Marketing Communications from SUNY Buffalo State. When she’s not bleaching her kitchen, she is creating meaningful moments for her three children through art, nature and sports.
Rachel Rodkin is the Communications and Customer Support Associate for the Meaningful Life Center. Rachel has a B.C. in Integrated Marketing Communications from SUNY Buffalo State. When she’s not bleaching her kitchen, she is creating meaningful moments for her three children through art, nature and sports.
Elyahu Shechter
Elyahu Shechter is the Meaningful Life Center’s Director of Technology. He ...
Read MoreElyahu Shechter is the Meaningful Life Center’s Director of Technology. He has been working as a computer professional for more than 15 years. When Elyahu is not at his computer desk, you are likely to find him milking his goats, or being followed by a friendly flock of clucking hens in the Holy Land. He plans to change the future of farming, as well as raise goats as sacrifices for the coming Third Temple.
Elyahu Shechter is the Meaningful Life Center’s Director of Technology. He has been working as a computer professional for more than 15 years. When Elyahu is not at his computer desk, you are likely to find him milking his goats, or being followed by a friendly flock of clucking hens in the Holy Land. He plans to change the future of farming, as well as raise goats as sacrifices for the coming Third Temple.
Velvel Farkash
Velvel Farkash is the Meaningful Life Center’s Office Manager. He is the ...
Read MoreVelvel Farkash is the Meaningful Life Center’s Office Manager. He is the friendly voice on the phone when you call the MLC office, and is in charge of book sales and fulfillment. He enjoys meeting and interacting with new and old members of the MLC community.
Velvel Farkash is the Meaningful Life Center’s Office Manager. He is the friendly voice on the phone when you call the MLC office, and is in charge of book sales and fulfillment. He enjoys meeting and interacting with new and old members of the MLC community.
Riki Posner
Riki joined the MLC team in 2022 and has brought a creative eye and ...
Read MoreRiki joined the MLC team in 2022 and has brought a creative eye and passion for art into her work. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and graphic design. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Riki now lives on Shlichus in Plantation Acres, Florida with her family.
Riki joined the MLC team in 2022 and has brought a creative eye and passion for art into her work. In her free time, she enjoys drawing and graphic design. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Riki now lives on Shlichus in Plantation Acres, Florida with her family.
Leah Simon
Leah is the online shop administrator for the Meaningful Life Center ...
Read MoreLeah is the online shop administrator for the Meaningful Life Center. Originally from the UK, Leah has brought her extensive experience in Accounting, Quickbooks and Non Profit Management to the MLC team since July 2015. Her strong work ethic, efficiency and good communication skills are infused in all her work.
Leah is the online shop administrator for the Meaningful Life Center. Originally from the UK, Leah has brought her extensive experience in Accounting, Quickbooks and Non Profit Management to the MLC team since July 2015. Her strong work ethic, efficiency and good communication skills are infused in all her work.
Mendel Jacobson
Mendel’s license to quill has helped various entities articulate ...
Read MoreMendel’s license to quill has helped various entities articulate their innermost thoughts with outermost impact. Mendel believes that being at a loss for words is the first step to finding the perfect ones.
Mendel’s license to quill has helped various entities articulate their innermost thoughts with outermost impact. Mendel believes that being at a loss for words is the first step to finding the perfect ones.
Rabbi Yanki Tauber
Yanki Tauber was born and raised in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. He ...
Read MoreYanki Tauber was born and raised in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. He received his rabbinical ordination in 1987, and is the author of three books and hundreds of essays on Jewish and Chassidic thought. After twenty-five years of research and writing, Rabbi Tauber has produced Inside Time, a magnificently down-to-earth look at the heavenly gift called time, elucidating the Jewish holidays and all year.
Yanki Tauber was born and raised in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. He received his rabbinical ordination in 1987, and is the author of three books and hundreds of essays on Jewish and Chassidic thought. After twenty-five years of research and writing, Rabbi Tauber has produced Inside Time, a magnificently down-to-earth look at the heavenly gift called time, elucidating the Jewish holidays and all year.
Our Ambassadors
VIP friends and passionate supporters of the Meaningful Life Center
Michal Oshman
Michal Oshman is Head of Company Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, and Employer Branding at TikTok Europe, Middle East and Africa, and was formerly responsible for international leadership and team development at Facebook. Michal created a unique personal growth methodology based on the life-changing principles of Jewish wisdom and put it all in one book- What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid? She lives with her husband and their four children in London, UK.
Get the BookMichal Oshman is Head of Company Culture, Diversity & Inclusion, and Employer Branding at TikTok Europe, Middle East and Africa, and was formerly responsible for international leadership and team development at Facebook. Michal created a unique personal growth methodology based on the life-changing principles of Jewish wisdom and put it all in one book- What Would You Do If You Weren't Afraid? She lives with her husband and their four children in London, UK.
Get the BookAyelet Polter
Ayelet Polter is an award winning medical esthetician. While helping to restore skin to a healthy condition she simultaneously acts as a soul mirror for others, helping them to see their true self, a unique and sacred soul that brings more warmth and light to others. The Meaningful Life Center has profoundly impacted her professional work, bringing her to fully appreciate the mystical fusion between matter and spirit.
Ayelet Polter is an award winning medical esthetician. While helping to restore skin to a healthy condition she simultaneously acts as a soul mirror for others, helping them to see their true self, a unique and sacred soul that brings more warmth and light to others. The Meaningful Life Center has profoundly impacted her professional work, bringing her to fully appreciate the mystical fusion between matter and spirit.
David Schrage
David Schrage, originally from Los Angeles, currently lives in Crown Heights. He has a bachelor's in finance and works at Morgan Stanley on a team of Financial Advisors. He is passionate about all things outdoors and seeking out ways to give back. As someone who has personally benefited from Rabbi Jacobson's insightful teachings, various classes, and one on one discussions, he is proud to join the MLC team.
David Schrage, originally from Los Angeles, currently lives in Crown Heights. He has a bachelor's in finance and works at Morgan Stanley on a team of Financial Advisors. He is passionate about all things outdoors and seeking out ways to give back. As someone who has personally benefited from Rabbi Jacobson's insightful teachings, various classes, and one on one discussions, he is proud to join the MLC team.
Eda Schottenstein
After spending more than a decade searching for simple yet effective strategies for finding more balance and contentment in her everyday life, Eda has learned valuable lessons that have profoundly influenced everything she does.
Drawing from her formal studies and training in Psychology, the wisdom of leaders, friends and mentors, and of course trial and error (a.k.a. life experience) she brings these lessons to you through her lectures, workshops, blog
www.MultiroleWoman.com, and her popular podcast From the Inside Out: With Rivkah and Eda.
After spending more than a decade searching for simple yet effective strategies for finding more balance and contentment in her everyday life, Eda has learned valuable lessons that have profoundly influenced everything she does.
Drawing from her formal studies and training in Psychology, the wisdom of leaders, friends and mentors, and of course trial and error (a.k.a. life experience) she brings these lessons to you through her lectures, workshops, blog
www.MultiroleWoman.com, and her popular podcast From the Inside Out: With Rivkah and Eda.
Adina Schlass
Adina Schlass, the mind behind the instagram lifestyle account @the_chefs_wife_, is a visual storyteller, stylist, and recipe developer whose passion for finding and revealing the beauty in ordinary moments is reflected in work that spans diverse genres from luxury products, to grocery, to home and entertaining. Adina lives in Brooklyn with her children and husband Juda, the owner and creative mastermind behind much acclaimed restaurant group, Alenbi Kitchen.
thechefswife.coAdina Schlass, the mind behind the instagram lifestyle account @the_chefs_wife_, is a visual storyteller, stylist, and recipe developer whose passion for finding and revealing the beauty in ordinary moments is reflected in work that spans diverse genres from luxury products, to grocery, to home and entertaining. Adina lives in Brooklyn with her children and husband Juda, the owner and creative mastermind behind much acclaimed restaurant group, Alenbi Kitchen.
thechefswife.coR. Pinchas Allouche
Rabbi Pinchas Allouche is an international spiritual leader, respected author of numerous literary works, and a gifted public speaker who has enlightened and inspired audiences throughout the United States, Europe, Israel, and South Africa. Rabbi Allouche is also the founding Rabbi of Congregation Beth Tefillah of Scottsdale, which is among the most vibrant and fastest growing synagogues in the State of Arizona.
rabbiallouche.orgRabbi Pinchas Allouche is an international spiritual leader, respected author of numerous literary works, and a gifted public speaker who has enlightened and inspired audiences throughout the United States, Europe, Israel, and South Africa. Rabbi Allouche is also the founding Rabbi of Congregation Beth Tefillah of Scottsdale, which is among the most vibrant and fastest growing synagogues in the State of Arizona.
rabbiallouche.orgDerek Mortland
Derek Mortland was a successful professional until a tragic motorcycle accident left him paralyzed. Following a period of rehabilitation, he discovered new fulfilling ways to strive and succeed in life. In addition to becoming an advocate for the civil rights of persons with disabilities, Derek became involved in teaching and directing various institutions until he founded his own company in 2018. Derek’s journey lead him to the Meaningful Life Center and he feels blessed to bring his gifts and talents to his role as ambassador.
Derek Mortland was a successful professional until a tragic motorcycle accident left him paralyzed. Following a period of rehabilitation, he discovered new fulfilling ways to strive and succeed in life. In addition to becoming an advocate for the civil rights of persons with disabilities, Derek became involved in teaching and directing various institutions until he founded his own company in 2018. Derek’s journey lead him to the Meaningful Life Center and he feels blessed to bring his gifts and talents to his role as ambassador.
Sarah Zohar
Sarah Zohar is an inspired creative with an inherent talent for fashion design and style. She attributes her journey toward finding meaning and inner fulfillment to her parents, Meir and Esther Abehsera, and the home environment where she grew up among art, literature and purpose, and forever grateful to Rabbi Simon Jacobson's book “Toward a Meaningful Life”. Sarah considers The Meaningful Life Center to be like family, wanting to pay it forward, she’s inspired to be a part of its mission.
Sarah Zohar is an inspired creative with an inherent talent for fashion design and style. She attributes her journey toward finding meaning and inner fulfillment to her parents, Meir and Esther Abehsera, and the home environment where she grew up among art, literature and purpose, and forever grateful to Rabbi Simon Jacobson's book “Toward a Meaningful Life”. Sarah considers The Meaningful Life Center to be like family, wanting to pay it forward, she’s inspired to be a part of its mission.
Geraldine Lane
Geraldine Lane was born in Paris, France to a Sephardic family, moving to the US when she was a teen. After college, she read Toward a Meaningful Life at a friend’s suggestion. It captivated her and helped her find herself, let go of her fears and make better decisions for her life. She considers it to be her most favorite book and is grateful to be part of the Meaningful Life Center.
Geraldine Lane was born in Paris, France to a Sephardic family, moving to the US when she was a teen. After college, she read Toward a Meaningful Life at a friend’s suggestion. It captivated her and helped her find herself, let go of her fears and make better decisions for her life. She considers it to be her most favorite book and is grateful to be part of the Meaningful Life Center.
Taja Sevelle
Taja Sevelle is a renowned recording artist/ songwriter who received her first record deal from the legendary, Prince. Taja is also a noted humanitarian and the founder of the 501c (3), Urban Farming, which ignited a global trend in urban agriculture and encouraged people around the world to grow their own food. Additionally, Taja is an author, speaker, and inventor.
tajasevelle.comTaja Sevelle is a renowned recording artist/ songwriter who received her first record deal from the legendary, Prince. Taja is also a noted humanitarian and the founder of the 501c (3), Urban Farming, which ignited a global trend in urban agriculture and encouraged people around the world to grow their own food. Additionally, Taja is an author, speaker, and inventor.
tajasevelle.comRivkah Krinsky
Rivkah is a certified health coach who offers guidance and expertise in holistic healthy living to clients around the globe. Through her program ‘Revive with Rivkah’, she has empowered and nurtured many people to reach their personal goals through integrating holistic living in a doable, sustainable way, making it a lifestyle.
revivewithrivkah.comRivkah is a certified health coach who offers guidance and expertise in holistic healthy living to clients around the globe. Through her program ‘Revive with Rivkah’, she has empowered and nurtured many people to reach their personal goals through integrating holistic living in a doable, sustainable way, making it a lifestyle.
revivewithrivkah.comIsaac Winer
Isaac Winer is an experienced business attorney and Jewish community leader with a deep passion for Torah, Chassidus and the Jewish people. Bridging his secular background with his love for the wisdom of Torah, Isaac has found a virtual home at the Meaningful Life Center where he explores how Torah and Chassidus reveal profound truths and insights on how to live a meaningful, G-dly life. Isaac proudly supports and advocates for the expansive programs and learning provided by MLC and its founder, Rabbi Simon Jacobson.
Isaac Winer is an experienced business attorney and Jewish community leader with a deep passion for Torah, Chassidus and the Jewish people. Bridging his secular background with his love for the wisdom of Torah, Isaac has found a virtual home at the Meaningful Life Center where he explores how Torah and Chassidus reveal profound truths and insights on how to live a meaningful, G-dly life. Isaac proudly supports and advocates for the expansive programs and learning provided by MLC and its founder, Rabbi Simon Jacobson.
Beny Rubinstein
Beny Rubinstein is Head of Banco BV in Israel and Strategic Advisor for Evolution.inc, as well as the Chairman for the Future of Health Summit. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Beny graduated from The Wharton Business School and pursued a gradual learning & growth journey. On April 15, 2007, his Amazon.com order of Toward a Meaningful Life became a tipping point in Beny’s approach to life. The knowledge and insights provided through MLC have become an incredibly strong and powerful source of energy, hope, wisdom, and inspiration. Beny lives with his wife and their two children in Israel. His mission is to be a catalyst to wealth creators; to help each member in their personal journey to define and amplify the legacy they will leave to this world and to live a meaningful life.
Beny Rubinstein is Head of Banco BV in Israel and Strategic Advisor for Evolution.inc, as well as the Chairman for the Future of Health Summit. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, Beny graduated from The Wharton Business School and pursued a gradual learning & growth journey. On April 15, 2007, his Amazon.com order of Toward a Meaningful Life became a tipping point in Beny’s approach to life. The knowledge and insights provided through MLC have become an incredibly strong and powerful source of energy, hope, wisdom, and inspiration. Beny lives with his wife and their two children in Israel. His mission is to be a catalyst to wealth creators; to help each member in their personal journey to define and amplify the legacy they will leave to this world and to live a meaningful life.
Kenzie Snyderman
Kenzie is a writer and online business assistant based in Alaska. She values life-giving relationships, empowering communication, and peaceful productivity. She raises little humans, collaborates with empowerment workers, and pauses for poetry. Her writing and workshops cover topics such as cycle wisdom, personal development, and revitalizing life and work. Her free offerings, shop, and blog can be found at www.kenziesdesk.com
Kenzie is a writer and online business assistant based in Alaska. She values life-giving relationships, empowering communication, and peaceful productivity. She raises little humans, collaborates with empowerment workers, and pauses for poetry. Her writing and workshops cover topics such as cycle wisdom, personal development, and revitalizing life and work. Her free offerings, shop, and blog can be found at www.kenziesdesk.com
Danielle Thompson
As an entrepreneur and executive leader, Dr. Thompson has a proven track record of successfully overseeing multifunctional teams and driving growth in both private and public organizations. Her passion for education and community building has led her to found The UNA Collective, a platform that aims to nourish the whole self and create a more connected world. With her strategic thinking, operational skills, and dedication to The UNA Collective's mission, Dr. Thompson is leading the charge in building a community that fosters growth, connection, and wellness for all its members.
As an entrepreneur and executive leader, Dr. Thompson has a proven track record of successfully overseeing multifunctional teams and driving growth in both private and public organizations. Her passion for education and community building has led her to found The UNA Collective, a platform that aims to nourish the whole self and create a more connected world. With her strategic thinking, operational skills, and dedication to The UNA Collective's mission, Dr. Thompson is leading the charge in building a community that fosters growth, connection, and wellness for all its members.
Moshe Bolinsky
Moshe Bolinsky is a highly skilled and experienced financial executive. Moshe grew up in a traditional Jewish home. As he became more involved in Torah Judaism, a good friend encouraged him to attend Rabbi Jacobson's weekly Torah Class - which turned out to be life transformative for Moshe. Over the years, he has become very involved and active with the Meaningful Life Center as a volunteer. As an MLC Ambassador, Moshe is very excited to continue spreading the message and inspiring work of Rabbi Jacobson and the MLC.
Moshe Bolinsky is a highly skilled and experienced financial executive. Moshe grew up in a traditional Jewish home. As he became more involved in Torah Judaism, a good friend encouraged him to attend Rabbi Jacobson's weekly Torah Class - which turned out to be life transformative for Moshe. Over the years, he has become very involved and active with the Meaningful Life Center as a volunteer. As an MLC Ambassador, Moshe is very excited to continue spreading the message and inspiring work of Rabbi Jacobson and the MLC.