What if the headline of our time isn’t “crisis,” “conflict,” or “chaos” — but disruption?
In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, David Cohen and Levi Goldstein unpack Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s powerful perspective: when you zoom out, the turbulence of our era starts to look like a transition — an old world order breaking down as a new one struggles to be born.
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If you’ve been feeling unsettled, stuck, or anxious about change—this conversation offers a calmer lens, real-life application, and a hopeful reframing: the struggle may be shaping your wings.
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What does a solar eclipse have to do with war, faith, and the Jewish soul?
In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein explore a powerful and timely teaching from Rabbi Simon Jacobson, delivered just one week after the October 7 attacks in Israel — on the very day of a rare annular solar eclipse.
Rabbi Jacobson explains that the sun represents immense power, while the moon symbolizes the Jewish people — a nation that waxes and wanes, disappears and reemerges, yet never truly vanishes. Drawing from the Talmud and Kabbalistic insight, he reveals how even at its most vulnerable, the moon has the power to eclipse the sun, leaving behind a “ring of fire” — light that contains and ultimately transforms darkness.
David and Levi unpack this cosmic metaphor and translate it into a deeply personal message about spiritual resilience, moral courage, and the quiet strength required to bring light into a fractured world. This episode is not just about global events — it’s about the inner battles we all face, and how unity, faith, and consciousness can eclipse negativity without becoming consumed by it.
If you’ve been searching for meaning during uncertain times, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a call to action: to become soldiers in a spiritual war of light.
👉 Watch Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s full class here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChX7bdYSCpQ
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s the world’s most enduring conflict truly about land, politics, or power—or something far deeper?
In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein unpack a profound teaching from Rabbi Simon Jacobson that reframes modern conflict through the timeless wisdom of the Torah.
Drawing from the stories of Abraham, Isaac, and Ishmael, they explore how spiritual passion, identity, and belief have shaped the world’s most persistent tensions. Far from being a “thing of the past,” religious instinct and devotion—when untempered by humility and boundaries—can fuel conflict in both global affairs and personal life.
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This conversation takes you beyond headlines and politics into deeper questions about faith, humanity, and the meaning of peace. Whether you’re wrestling with world events or personal struggles, this episode invites you to rethink what peace really requires.
👉 Watch the full Rabbi Simon Jacobson class here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XtPcJQikhI
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In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein dive into a powerful class by Rabbi Simon Jacobson that explores how the hardest challenges and deepest pains in life can — against all odds — become sources of blessing, wisdom, and spiritual growth. Through the lens of the Torah story of Balaam and his failed attempts to curse the Jewish people, we examine what really defines us: not the struggles we face, but how we respond to them. Whether you’re dealing with loss, failure, betrayal, or simply life’s everyday setbacks — this episode offers a roadmap for transforming pain into purpose.
Reflect on five major “curses” in your life, explore whether they’ve been healed, buried, or transformed — and consider: how could your most painful moments become your greatest strengths?
Listen in for deep insight, honest conversation, and practical guidance to help you discover the hidden blessings in dark times.
🎧 Watch the full class by Rabbi Simon Jacobson here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sGvGlFkkk8
In this episode of the Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein dive into Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s captivating class, “What the Stars Say About You: Pisces.”
Whether you’re a Pisces or not, this episode uncovers a spiritual archetype that lives in every one of us — the “fish soul,” that inner part of you that feels most alive, joyful, and at home when it’s connected to something deeper.
🌊 In this conversation, you’ll discover:
David and Levi weave Rabbi Jacobson’s mystical insights with humor, modern-day examples, and relatable life scenarios — helping you discover where you feel seamless, held, and spiritually at home.
✨ Explore the full class by Rabbi Simon Jacobson here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNfYtEaUgsc
If you’re longing for more connection, more joy, and a deeper sense of belonging in your life, this conversation opens the door.
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What if our struggles with love come not from incapability—but from misunderstanding what love truly is?
Drawing from Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s profound teaching, David and Levi explore love as defined by Kabbalah: unity, attachment, soulfulness, and transcendence.
They discuss childhood security, emotional wounds, misplaced love through addiction, and how to reclaim a love that feels sacred and whole.
👉 Watch Rabbi Jacobson’s full class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z99QJum0Odk
In this episode, David Cohen and Levi Goldstein explore Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s profound teaching on the super-conscious—the source of intuition, creativity, and inner knowing.
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Whether you’re facing a big decision or just want to feel more attuned to truth, this conversation will leave you grounded, inspired, and more in sync with your higher self.
🎥 Watch Rabbi Jacobson’s full class here → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzvKC-qXf-Q
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What does it really mean to “get high”? In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein unpack Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s powerful class, Getting High the Holy Way. Together, they explore the mystical rhythm of ratzo v’shov — running and returning — the Kabbalistic pulse that keeps your soul alive and balanced.
Discover why our yearning for transcendence is natural, how to channel it without losing touch with reality, and how to live with both fire and focus. From Ezekiel’s prophetic vision to the flame of your own soul, this conversation will inspire you to climb higher — one grounded step at a time.
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👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_Rd00IqHy8
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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:
👉 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:
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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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.
What does it mean to be the “First Lady” of the Jewish people — and why is Sarah’s legacy still shaping lives 3,800 years later?
In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein unpack Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s class on Sarah, exploring the four timeless qualities that made her a spiritual icon: the aura of the cloud, the eternal flame, the blessing in the dough, and the open doors.
Discover how these principles can transform your home, your relationships, and your inner life — whether you’re leading a family, a community, or simply your own journey.
🔹 Watch Rabbi Jacobson’s full class here: Sarah: The First Lady
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In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein dive into one of the most provocative questions of our time: Are atheists actually closer to the truth than believers?
Based on Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s groundbreaking lecture, they explore the loaded meaning of the word “God,” the limitations of human logic, and why rejecting a childish image of God might be the first step toward finding something deeper and truer.
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Whether you’re a skeptic, seeker, or believer, this episode will challenge and inspire your view of reality, existence, and purpose.
👉 Watch the full class by Rabbi Simon Jacobson on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l17ZnQBeznI
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What happens when a future world leader encounters a book about spiritual purpose and moral leadership? In this episode, David and Levi unpack the powerful story of Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s meeting with Argentina’s president-elect, Javier Milei — just days before the election. From memorizing five-hour talks without notes to sharing timeless wisdom on humility, service, and vision, this conversation goes far beyond politics. It’s a deep dive into what true leadership means — and how each of us can lead with greater meaning in our own lives.
👉 Tune in for inspiration, insight, and a reminder that purpose isn’t just for presidents.
Watch the full clip here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD08yIioqPQ
Why do some people stay grounded under pressure while others spiral? In this powerful episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, David Cohen and Levi Goldstein unpack Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s timeless insights on managing stress, emotional resilience, and the untouchable calm that lives within your soul.
From childhood wounds to modern anxieties, discover why your reactions don’t define you—and how to reconnect with the pure, steady presence inside you that never left. You’ll hear stories of strength, practical tools for emotional mastery, and a fresh perspective on how to stay calm—even when the world feels upside down.
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