Government
The role of government is to strike a balance between individual rights and the greater good of the community. Yet no political system has been able to perfect this balance.
A civilized nation needs to be built on a foundation of morality and ethics that is timeless and unconditional. At the same time, a nation’s survival is dependent on its constant progress and growth. Since people are bound to have vastly different beliefs, who should define the standards and morality and justice that must rule all people? At what point does a government intervene to keep an individual from harming himself or others? How do we avoid the abuse of power by government leaders? The challenge is to harness our freedom, to channel it for good and righteous purposes.
What Will the New Normal Look Like? Reclaiming Yourself
Discover how revisiting preconceived notions opens up surprisingly new perspectives and deeper truths. The upending of our previously-held givens in these times of crisis allows you to see the bigger picture, and recognize a far more expansive “normal” — and reclaim yourself in the process.
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Elephants and Donkeys: Where Are the Humans?
Join Rabbi Simon Jacobson in this eye-opening talk, as he finds insights and direction from a most surprising place: the very origins of the political parties association with the donkey (Democrats) and elephant (Republicans).
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How to Have Civil Disagreements During Tense Times
Join Rabbi Simon Jacobson for an inspiring discussion on the trying times we’re going through and strategies for dealing with disagreements. There are better ways to have civil discussions rather than argue.
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How to Disagree Without Hate
Join Rabbi Jacobson as he addresses this critically important subject, one that is affecting us all. Learn what each of us can do to become part of the solution, to help create harmony within diversity — respecting the dignity of each individual, finding deeper truths in our differences, without annihilating one another.
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What Role does Government Play in Our Spiritual Lives?
What is the role of government? Is it merely to legislate laws and serve as a referee to maintain the peace and coexistence of its peoples? Or does government have a deeper and more spiritual responsibility?
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What Should We Be Looking for in a Leader?
After witnessing so much deceit and such frequent abuse of power, many people have stopped trusting their leaders. We have begun to question, do we really need leaders? And what should we expect from our leaders?
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Election 2020: Will Anyone Win?
When following current events many of us feel defiled and violated. It’s tempting to ask: If others want to fight “bloody” battles, why do we need to be part of this spectacle? What true difference will the outcome have on our personal lives? What long-term collateral damage will all this acrimony create?
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Freedom of Speech: Why It Matters
Join Rabbi Simon Jacobson and education historian Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman for a critical and fascinating discussion dissecting censorship and freedom of speech.
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The Government Without God
The government must have the concept of a higher power that we all answer to — “In God We Trust.”
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