In a world where political noise drowns out deeper questions, Rabbi Simon Jacobson invites us to step back and ask: What is the real purpose of government — and how does it shape our spiritual lives?

Join hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein as they unpack Rabbi Jacobson’s timeless class on the moral foundations of leadership, freedom, and faith. From the parable of The Emperor’s New Clothes to America’s founding ideals — “In God We Trust” and “E pluribus unum” — this episode explores how a nation can uphold both individual liberty and divine purpose.

Discover the seven universal principles that form the basis of any moral society and how they apply to our lives today. In a time of division, this conversation offers clarity, humility, and hope — reminding us that true leadership begins within.

🎧 Watch the full class by Rabbi Simon Jacobson here:

👉 What Role Does Government Play in Our Spiritual Lives? (YouTube)

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Before we ever speak a word, we’re already communicating. In this episode, David Cohen and Levi Goldstein unpack Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s class “The Secret of Healthy Communication”—exploring how our first experience of nurture in the womb becomes the blueprint for every relationship we build.

Discover the four pillars of meaningful connection—listening, empathy, empowerment, and trust—and learn how to bring integrity and presence into every conversation, from family to the workplace.

Join us as we explore how communication can transcend words and become a soul-to-soul connection that heals, empowers, and transforms.

🎧 Watch Rabbi Jacobson’s full class here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nqb5nhQL4Q

In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, David Cohen and Levi Goldstein dive into Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s powerful class on how our past shapes us—and how to break free so we can move forward. We explore the “three gravitational pulls” (society, self-bias, and family patterns), unpack vivid stories like the ladder, the diving board, and The Lottery, and offer practical exercises to help you live more freely from your soul, not your past.

🎧 Listen in as we translate timeless Torah insight into real-life movement.

📺 Watch the full class here: Rabbi Simon Jacobson – Look Back, Move Forward (YouTube)

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Anxiety, fear, and insecurity are part of the human condition—but they don’t define you. In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen (Jewish-American) and Levi Goldstein (Jewish-Australian) unpack Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s timeless teaching: how the story of Passover offers a five-step strategy to break free from inner limitations and live with dignity, joy, and purpose.

Together, David and Levi explore:

• Why awareness—not denial—is the first step to healing.
• How to separate your identity from your struggles.
• The power of asking questions and breaking silence.
• Why humility (like matzah) and dignity (like wine) work together.
• How to transform trauma into strength.

👉 Watch Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s full class here: The Passover Strategy for Anxiety

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The world feels like it’s spinning faster than ever—AI breakthroughs, political upheavals, cultural clashes. How do we keep our balance in the storm? In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein unpack Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s eye-opening class about the true paradigm shift of our time: a revolution of the soul.

Discover how to build inner stability when everything outside is shifting, why the “tools” of technology don’t define us, and how daily acts of study, prayer, and kindness can anchor us in purpose.

👉 Watch Rabbi Jacobson’s full class here: The Fourth Revolution: The Spiritual Revolution

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Join David Cohen and Levi Goldstein in this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast as they explore Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s powerful YouTube class, “Two Souls, One Life,” where he unveils the eternal tug-of-war between our animal soul (survival) and our divine soul (transcendence).

Learn how to:

• Recognize the two competing inner voices that shape our thoughts, speech, and actions
• Create a pause that lets the divine soul—the reflective, light-like wisdom—lead naturally
• Redeem everyday actions—like meals, work, or relationships—into meaningful spiritual expression

Listen for relatable insights, analogies (flame and wick, small city, and more), and practical tools for navigating modern life meaningfully.

Watch the full class by Rabbi Simon Jacobson here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ovseJ0koRM

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• A fresh, relatable take on Jewish mysticism
• Personal stories and reflections about the fragility and power of self-respect
• A call to rediscover your dignity—even in exile, even in darkness

Who truly belongs to the land of Israel? Are Jews modern colonizers—or the indigenous people of the land for nearly 4,000 years?

In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen (Jewish-American) and Levi Goldstein (Jewish-Australian) unpack Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s powerful class that challenges one of the most common myths about Israel’s history. From Abraham’s biblical journey to Jerusalem’s central role in Jewish life through centuries of exile, they explore the unbroken bond between the Jewish people and their homeland.

Through open conversation, David and Levi separate myth from fact, history from propaganda, and remind us why truth, clarity, and peace must prevail.

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