Weekly Op-Ed
Reaching New Heights: A Special New Year Greeting from Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Let us take a moment to reflect on a year that that revealed the depth of our collective soul and the incredible potential we possess to rise above adversity.
Read MoreRising Strong: A Special New Year Greeting from Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Let us take a moment to reflect on a year that that revealed the depth of our collective soul and the incredible potential we possess to rise above adversity.
Read MoreJacob’s Ladder – The Rise & Fall of Nations
The battle between Jacob and Esau represents the battle between between faith and modern culture, between selfishness and dedication to a higher calling.
Read MoreWe Shudder
The universe is at war and has always been at war. The ultimate victor will be not the one with the most powerful weapons. It will be the one with the most powerful spiritual vision.
Read MoreLech Lecha: Abraham’s Vision – Roots of Today’s Conflict
As we shudder in the shadow of Hamas’ massacre and its aftermath, and we stand uncertain with what lies ahead if us, now is the time to embrace and connect to Abraham’s vision.
Read MoreWar In Israel: What We Must Do
Let us create a true revolution. Let us reconnect to our Divine mission. Let us move heaven and earth with our actions. We have been promised that when we do, we will save the universe – literally.
Read MoreA Personal Note from Simon Jacobson
A personal note from Simon Jacobson addressing the war in Israel
Read MoreThe Immaculate Reception: Are Miracles Possible?
The Jets miraculous win, in the days when we prepare to enter a New Year and celebrate the collective birthday of the human race on Rosh Hashana, reminds us of the miracles and angels trapped in our material, distracted lives, and the call of the Shofar awakens us to do our part in unleashing them.
Read MoreThe Difficult Dance
Having a G-dly soul in a material world means constantly struggling to find the balance between transcendence and immersion.
Read MoreUkraine in Crisis: J’Accuse…!
On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine in an unprovoked and baseless attack. For over a week now, Ukraine is being mercilessly bombed, innocent civilians killed, millions more stranded and fleeing in fear of their lives. A country and its people are being torn apart. Where are our leaders? Where is the outrage? Where is the Zola of our times? What has become of “never again”?
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