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Spiritual Commentary on the Latest News Events
What would the Sages and the Mystics say about the big news events of today? Is there a deeper meaning to the things that happen in the world? What lessons can we learn for our own lives from the triumphs, tragedies, shifts forward, and regressions of our time? After all, nothing is an accident.
Racism: Can We Get Beyond It?
“All men are created equal.” Why does racism exist? Is it part of the human condition? Is there is spiritual way to finally move society beyond racism? A frank discussion on these topics.
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The Root of Arab Rage
Arab rage against Israel may have many ostensible causes. But at its core root, it stems from the Holy of Holies – from the need and will to control that vital region.
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The Times They Are a Changin’
How we react to shocking events tells us volumes about our characters and how trapped we are by our comfort zones and conventional wisdom.
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An Open Letter to President Elect Donald J. Trump
Mr. President-elect: You face a once-in-history opportunity to lead this country, and by extension, the entire world, to a new world order of global peace and prosperity.
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Harvey, Meet Abraham
So how does a person find the strength to control his/her cravings, when the road to satisfaction seems wide open because one’s ‘power’ seems stronger than any downside? When you’ve successfully closed the door and drawn the shades, and believe you have an open opportunity for self-gratification, how do you find the strength to pull back your reins?
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The “Weinstein” Epidemic
What are the deeper implications of the hunting spree? How and why has the public outrage zeroed in on a single target: Harvey Weinstein and those like him.
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Letter to Poway
From Rabbi Simon Jacobson: “From within the dark belly of the abyss, we found strength more powerful than any black forces; love and unity mightier than any hate and war.”
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Quiz: Rate Your Personal Boundaries
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What To Do If a Rabbi Transgresses?
Rabbi Simon Jacobson as a guest on Equal Footing with Dov Tzuman: A delicate discussion on what happens if rabbis transgress, how do we hold our spiritual guides accountable when they act in contradiction to Jewish values and rules?
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Chapters Podcast: The Israel-Gaza War, Hamas, Pain, Faith Fear, Social Media, Anti-Semitism, Unity. What Can I Do?
Rabbi Simon Jacobson as a guest on Chapters: Addressing the war in Israel. What is our call to action?
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