Emotions & Psychology
When you awake in the morning, while you are still lying in bed, think for a moment: What does it mean to be awake and alive?
Though many of its clients may not be, the therapy industry itself is healthy and robust. You may even be lying on a couch as you read this. In an era of unprecedented material excess, we sometimes find ourselves feeling emotionally bankrupt. We know where to turn for excitement, but we are lost when it comes to finding meaning. We are experts at distraction, but when we are alone with the mirror, are we truly happy? Are these questions considered neuroses? I don’t know, this conversation is stressing me out…
Chanukah and Syria: Then and Now
Delve into the timeless lessons of Chanukah and the enduring relevance of its flames.
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A Full Dose of Light: How Do We Carry on the Flame’s Messages?
Delve into this timely and relevant discussion. What does Chanukah teach us about carrying the light forward—not just tonight, but every day? How can the enduring message of Chanukah’s flames guide us in illuminating our lives with purpose and resolve in the year ahead?
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2000-2025: What Have We Learned?
Journey back to look ahead, uncovering the lessons of the past to illuminate the path forward. Following the agricultural, industrial and information revolutions, we are now on the verge of a new revolution — a spiritual one. The disruptions in our times are an opportunity to embrace a paradigm shift as the old world order gives way to a higher state of consciousness.
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Empathy vs. Apathy: The Battle for Humanity
“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” In so many ways, the measure of our humanity is defined by how much we care—or don’t. Empathy is the foundation of all meaningful action. Without it, nothing moves us to respond to the injustices we see, whether in an individual’s life or on a global scale.
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Unstoppable: The Power of Perseverance
Important and empowering discussion as he explores how to harness this strength to overcome challenges, break through limits, and discover the boundless potential within each of us.
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A Listening Technique to Resolve Emotional Conflict
The next time you get into a heated disagreement with someone you love, try this technique.
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What to Do When You Think Someone Hates You
Topic: Accepting People As They Are
Rabbi Simon Jacobson discusses the healthy, proactive approach to handling situations when someone seems to have negative feelings toward you. Learn how to respond in a way that is not demoralizing or humiliating — while maintaining your self-control and dignity. Free yourself from the toxins of resentment!
Happiness Is Your Essence
Theme: Happiness in Life
Happiness is a state of being, not an acquisition. Your essence is happy, and therefore your natural state is happiness.
Are You Defined By Your Externals?
Theme: Personality Types
How much can we tell about a person from their external behavior? Can your outer personality be misleading to yourself and to others?
How Can I Change My Bad Habits?
Theme: You Cannot Turn Back the Clock
Rabbi Simon Jacobson dissects the anatomy of habits. Citing “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg learn how habits are acquired over time, and what you must do to override these habits in order to overcome your past and move forward.
