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.

🔍 What You’ll Discover in This Episode:

• How the ancient story of Abraham’s sons offers insight into modern conflict
• Why religious identity is not just symbolic—but real, powerful, and relevant
• The difference between compassionate faith and weaponized belief
• How the Torah’s vision of peace challenges conventional ideas about religion and war

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

🎧 Listen, reflect, and continue your journey toward a meaningful life.

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:

• What Kabbalah teaches about “water souls” vs. “land souls”
• Why Pisces represents joy, depth, fluidity, and spiritual sensitivity
• The meaning behind the two fish swimming in opposite directions
• How to access your natural state of inner joy — like a fish in water
• Why real blessings grow best when they’re hidden, protected, and submerged
• Practical ways to connect more deeply with your own soul’s “water”

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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Let’s journey toward a meaningful life — together.