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Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson

Rabbi Simon Jacobson

Join Rabbi Simon Jacobson, an embodiment of inclusive spirituality and wisdom, as he examines life & offers a comprehensive blueprint of the human psyche. Discover how to live a truly happy and meaningful life by using your divine gifts and wisdom to reach your highest potential. Listeners beware: this program may create a paradigm shift as stereotypes are dispelled, vulnerabilities spill through and universal truths emerge. Visit The Meaningful Life Center, called a “Spiritual Starbucks” by the

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00:30:42

Living the Exodus: What Passover Teaches Me Today

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2025/04/11

We all seek healing from psychological and emotional wounds like childhood abuse, trauma, abandonment, and loss. These wounds create fears and insecurities, and undermine our trust, inhibiting us from reaching our potential. Often, we turn to destructive behaviors for relief. Addictions of all sorts may result from the deep void in our psyches. How many hours of therapy are spent, how many medications are ingested -- all attempting to bring some peace into our lives.But there is hope. Join Rabbi

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00:37:28

How to Build Strong Children Instead of Fixing Broken...

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2025/04/03

Frederick Douglass famously said, "It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men." Can we even begin to estimate the staggering cost—financial, emotional, and societal—of fixing broken adults? Therapy, medication, addictions, ailments—endless attempts to numb the pain of fear, insecurity, dysfunction, trauma.Imagine how much could be saved—how much suffering could be avoided—if we focused on building strong children rather than repairing broken adults. But this isn't

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00:41:03

The Kabbalah of Action. Do First, Understand Later

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2025/03/28

Would you sign a contract without reading it? Would you make a serious commitment without first understanding the details and implications?Most people would instinctively say, Of course not! First, we understand—then we act, then we commit.And yet, the great paradox of life—the true secret to deep, lasting, and eternal connections—is precisely the opposite: commitment before full understanding.This was the defining moment at Sinai, 3,337 years ago. The Jewish people stood at the mountain and

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01:06:11

Whom Do You Serve. Purim’s Secret

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2025/03/14

We speak much about freedom—but are we truly free? Bob Dylan famously sang, “Gotta serve somebody.”You may be an ambassador to England or France,You may like to gamble, you might like to dance.You may be the heavyweight champion of the world,You might be a socialite with a long string of pearls.But you’re gonna have to serve somebody, yes indeed.You’re gonna have to serve somebody.Well, it may be the Devil or it may be the Lord,But you’re gonna have to serve somebody.Dylan’s words strike at a deep

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00:36:53

Raising the Bar. Recognizing and Actualizing Your...

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2025/03/06

How much of your potential have you actualized?That’s actually a trick question. Because the real question is: Do you even know how much potential you have? You can’t measure what you've actualized until you first recognize the vastness of your inner reservoir—your treasure chest of talents, skills, and gifts, both inherent and acquired.This touches on a fundamental truth: each of us is blessed with unique abilities, shaped by both nature and nurture. And deep down, we all seek to actualize that

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00:26:02

Bittersweet. The Art of Holding Pain and Joy at Once

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2025/02/27

What is the secret to true happiness? Is it simply a matter of having positive experiences while avoiding pain? If that were the case, why do we see people who have endured immense suffering radiate joy, while others, blessed with easier lives, remain bitter and despondent?Real happiness is not about escaping hardship or pretending challenges don’t exist. It’s not frivolous joy or denial. True joy emerges not despite pain, but alongside it. So how do we cultivate a happiness that remains steady even

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00:32:16

What's Standing Between You and Your Best Life

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2025/02/20

What is holding you back from living up to your greatest aspirations, your dreams, your ideals? What is stopping you from actualizing your full potential? Is it fear? Bad luck? A lack of skills or motivation? Or perhaps it’s all of the above? Maybe there are even deeper, unseen forces—subconscious patterns, societal pressures, or past experiences—blocking your path without you even realizing it.One thing is certain: Each of us yearns to live the best possible life—however we define it. But wanting

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00:20:52

Are You a Leader or a Follower?

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2025/02/07

Are you a leader or a follower? Many people assume they aren’t born leaders—that leadership requires ingrained charisma, courage, and wisdom, while they need guidance and direction from others. But is that really true?We all need mentorship, education, and teachers, but does that mean we must conform? Following guidance is one thing—losing your individuality is another. Leadership isn’t about commanding the masses; it’s about inner confidence, knowing you have something unique to offer. In other

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00:30:53

How to Be Real in a Fake World

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2025/01/30

Do you ever feel like life is a masquerade—constantly switching masks depending on where you are, who you're with, and what’s expected of you? At work, at home, in social settings—always performing, always adapting, living up to others’ demands.And then you pause and wonder: Where am I in all of this? What part of me has been lost?We live in a world where inauthenticity has become the norm. We're not just talking about fake news or AI-generated illusions. People—out of fear, the need to

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00:26:01

Unstoppable: The Power of Perseverance

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2025/01/23

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00:28:22

Empathy vs. Apathy. The Battle for Humanity

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2025/01/16

I came across a cartoon recently: two people sitting at a bar, and one asks the other, "Do you remember when you stopped caring?"It struck me deeply and made me think; how many of us truly care? Care about others, care about events in the world... And not in a superficial way—curiosity, sensationalism, or a passing interest—but really care. When someone is in pain, do we feel it? Whether it’s a loved one or a stranger, do we truly empathize? It reminded me of a powerful truth that has

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00:28:40

2000-2025: What Have We Learned?

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2025/01/09

We often find ourselves living in the moment, consumed by its immediate demands and emotions. But true wisdom lies in stepping back and seeing the bigger picture—connecting the dots, identifying patterns, and gaining a bird’s-eye view. This perspective not only enriches our understanding of life but also empowers us to bring greater meaning and direction to the details of our daily existence.Yet, it’s not easy. Living in the moment can blind us, trapping us in the here and now. Add to that the

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00:21:52

A Full Dose of Light. How Do We Carry on the Flame’s...

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2025/01/02

As we welcome the New Year, one of the most pressing questions -- and modern-day dilemmas -- is: how can we sustain our New Year’s resolutions? Whether it’s losing weight, launching a new project, mending a relationship, or breaking a habit, the resolutions we make often struggle to last beyond a week—sometimes even a day.This year, the New Year aligns with the final day of Chanukah, when we light all eight candles of the menorah. Indeed, Chanukah offers us profound insight into this challenge:

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00:36:39

Chanukah and Syria. Then and Now

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2024/12/26

With the recent, bloodless fall of the oppressive Assad regime in Syria and the arrival of the holiday of Chanukah, it's impossible to overlook the striking parallels between events of millennia ago in Syria and those unfolding today. These connections offer profound lessons for our personal lives and the world at large.What did Syria symbolize in the time of the Maccabees, and what does it represent now? What can we learn from their defeat then, and their downfall today? And most importantly, what

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00:31:38

Chasing Calm. Why Does Peace Elude Us

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2024/12/19

At the end of one of my classes, a cardiologist approached me—a gentle soul burdened by a life of profound challenges—and asked me, Rabbi Jacobson, can you help me? Can you pray for me to find some calm, some peace in my life?”Being a cardiologist, and with a good sense of humor, I replied, Do you mean... a flatline? He chuckled and said noo, no, not that calm, not that peaceful.I smiled. “Ah, you mean a wave—a steady, rhythmic cardiogram. Not the extreme peaks or plunging valleys, but a balanced

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00:24:42

Jacob and Esau. A Battle for the Future

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2024/12/12

The recent overthrow of the Assad regime in Syria raises profound and urgent questions: Where are we headed? What lies ahead for Syria, the region, and the world? The ripple effects are undeniable—Syria, once a cornerstone of Iran's axis of power, joins a wave of global upheaval. The Middle East burns with confrontations: Israel faces its enemies, Iran and its proxies loom. Tremors extend far beyond—to South Korea, Ukraine, Europe, and beyond.But the real question transcends the headlines: What

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00:32:00

The Secret to Greatness. Getting Out of Your Comfort...

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2024/12/05

What is the secret to greatness?Humans, by their very essence, are driven by an insatiable yearning to grow, to rise above limitations, and to touch the transcendent. No matter what heights you've reached, the human spirit is never content to linger. It craves more—more wisdom, more accomplishment, more connection, and more impact. This unquenchable thirst propels us forward, compelling us to seek excellence in all its forms. But the question remains: What is the key to unlocking our greatest

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00:27:58

Can Gratitude Resolve Anxiety

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2024/11/28

There’s an undeniable tension in the air—a palpable anxiety sweeping across the world. You can feel it. Here in the United States and beyond, the aftermath of elections leaves some elated with a sense of victory, while for many, the unease lingers.In the Middle East, the raging wars only deepen our collective angst. And this week, the shocking, cold-blooded murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the UAE—a tragedy that has shaken us all—has pierced our hearts, bringing our fears and insecurities to the

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00:34:43

The Middle East: A 4-Step Peace Plan

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2024/11/21

With war continuing to rage across the Middle East—north and south of Israel, fueled by Iran and its proxies—one question echoes in every heart: What is the endgame? Is peace even possible? Especially when this conflict has persisted not just for decades, but for centuries, even millennia. And in the past century, the flames have only grown fiercer.Is there hope? Countless peace proposals have been presented over the years, yet none ever hold. Many have given up, resigned to a cycle of temporary

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00:28:30

Are We Experiencing a Paradigm Shift

Meaningful Life Skills with Rabbi Simon Jacobson ·

2024/11/14

The world today feels like it's shifting at breakneck speed, with profound changes sweeping through every corner of society—technology, artificial intelligence, Middle East upheavals, and, most recently, the U.S. elections and all its implications. Each day seems to bring new, unexpected twists and turns, an undercurrent of uncertainty and the unknown rippling through America and beyond.What does this whirlwind of transformation reveal? And more so, what does it indicate? What is all this leading

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