About Meaningful Conversations with Rabbi Simon Jacobson
Meaningful Conversations is a genuine, curious, and spontaneous exchange with guests from across the globe discussing how they and their work have brought meaning and purpose to the world. Listeners beware: this program may create a paradigm shift as stereotypes are dispelled, vulnerabilities spill through, and universal truths emerge.
Have you ever wondered what holds body and soul together? And not just together, but in such a seamless fusion that, when a person is healthy, you can't even distinguish between the two? And then, in contrast, what causes them to separate at the moment of death?
This isn't just a question about our selves—it’s a fundamental inquiry about the nature of existence itself. It applies not only to human life but to all living organisms, even to the very fabric of matter and energy. What makes matter stable? Why doesn’t it simply collapse or disintegrate? Science grapples with this question: why is it only under extreme conditions—intense heat, immense speed, or through processes like fusion and fission—that subatomic particles split or merge? What is the underlying force that maintains this equilibrium?
But this is not just an abstract scientific dilemma—it is a deeply personal and spiritual one. What is the true role of body and soul in our lives?
Some mystics believed that the only way to discover truth was through asceticism—detaching from material desires and distractions, living solely in the realm of the soul. Others took the opposite approach, seeking a balance between the two but often through compromise and compartmentalization. And then, of course, the majority simply live a material existence, occasionally, if ever, pausing to seek transcendence.
But must we choose between body and soul? Is there a way for them to exist not in tension, but in harmony? Can the material and the spiritual not only coexist but become fully integrated—so that our physical lives are imbued with divine purpose and our souls find expression in the tangible world?
Join me in exploring this profound and relevant discussion: Body and Soul: A Divine Partnership, and discover a third, surprising path that reaches beyond body and soul in our search for the essence of all reality.
15 Feb 2022
Bridging Faith and Modernity: Michal Oshman, TikTok Exec
A fascinating discussion on how Jewish wisdom changed the life of a successful TikTok executive, and discover how her spiritual journey led to inner freedom and growth, both personally and professionally.
15 Feb 2022
Facing the Unknown: Hedy Schleifer, relationship expert
A sought-after relationship expert, Hedy seamlessly bridges the divide between therapy and spirituality. Hedy is an internationally-renowned master relationship builder and motivational speaker. Her beloved life’s work is guiding people in relationships to experience the most alive and joyful connection with each other.
15 Feb 2022
Toward a Meaningful Life: Sister Jenna, Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museums
Sister Jenna is a trusted spiritual mentor committed to bridging divides in societies and building relationships between global influencers. She has impacted lives around the globe, inspiring change and finding solutions to current day crises as the founder and director of the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museums in the metropolitan Washington D.C. area. She is also the host of America Meditating Radio.
15 Feb 2022
Living a Meaningful Life: Meir Kay, popular vlogger and Internet personality
Meir Kay, is an American Internet personality best known for his inspirational Vlogs and interviews on YouTube, which have amassed over 350 million views and his social media presence with upwards of one million followers. He is known for his interviews with inspirational people and Vlogs, where he posts updates about obscure places, including a Bolivian mine and while rafting down the Amazon. He makes YouTube videos showcasing random acts of kindness.
15 Feb 2022
The Greatest Gift: Rivka Malka Perlman
Rivka Malka is a Jewish educator, speaker, blogger and Transformation Coach. She is the Founder of The Redemption School of Coaching and Transformation, Redemption Retreats, and SoulShine Coaching. Her goal is to guide spiritual, dynamic women to explore their purpose by providing unconditional love and clarity on the road to transformation.
7 Feb 2022
Happiness Decoded: Rabbi Heschel Greenberg
We often ask for what we need but we rarely ask what we are needed for. Self-transcendence is the key to happiness. Take the focus off the "I" and watch your life become enriched and happy in every way. Rabbi Greenberg and Rabbi Simon Jacobson share their experience with dealing with the unhappiest generation in history.
7 Feb 2022
Lessons from the Lockdown: Chief Rabbi of South Africa, Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein
Don’t miss a riveting and emotional conversation that touches upon the full spectrum of the human experience. Discover how the medical, financial, social, racial, spiritual, and educational stresses of the global pandemic will ultimately enable us to emerge stronger! Highlights include: * Lessons from lockdown: How families can emerge stronger from these trials * Developing a growth vs. victim mindset: How to be a person of destiny who transforms hardships into opportunities * Dealing with racial tensions: Lessons learned from South African apartheid. * Removing apartheid from the statute books is step one, but how do you remove it from people’s hearts? * How do we educate and raise our children to be part of the solution instead of stoking the flames? * Methods to model Nelson Mandela’s leadership: Lessons on how to build a new world together * Seizing responsibility of leadership from the inside out: It starts with “me,” -- only then I can lead my family, friends, communities, cities, and ultimately, change the world
7 Feb 2022
What You Must Do in These Historic Times: Chief Rabbi of Russia, Rabbi Berel Lazar
Our universe is shaking! The global pandemic, rattling and demoralizing the world’s population, has created a once-in-history wake-up call. People everywhere are looking to make sense of the upheavals around us, seeking clarity and direction. Don’t miss this riveting and enlightening conversation – sweeping across the spectrum of Torah, history, psychology, spirituality, and politics. Discover surprising revelations in this refreshing and personal exchange with special emphasis on your unique role in the global picture: What can and must each one of us do in these historic times?
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