Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast

Betrayal hits differently — because it doesn’t just hurt, it breaks the foundation of trust. In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast , David Cohen and Levi Goldstein unpack Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s powerful Torah-based framework for healing after betrayal: when to repair, when to walk away, and why “I’m sorry” isn’t enough without real accountability. Drawing from the story of the Golden...

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. We explore: Why it’s so...

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 immens...

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...

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...

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...

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 whol...

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. You’ll discover: Why intuition is neither emotion nor logic—but the bridge between them How to “widen the faucet” and let higher awareness flow through Why humility, not self-confidence, sharpens intuition The Kabbalistic s...

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...

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 Am...

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...

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 he...

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. T...

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...

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...

In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast , hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein unpack Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s powerful teaching on Tisha B’Av , exploring how the ancient day of mourning captures our deepest modern challenge: reclaiming dignity in a world that often defines us by what we have , not who we are . Drawing from Rabbi Jacobson’s YouTube class “How to Eliminate Self-Doubt Fore...

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 jour...

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 do...

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...

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...

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 h...

Why are you here? What’s the point of it all? In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast , hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein dive into Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s powerful class on discovering your personal why . From childhood quirks to cosmic purpose, this conversation explores how shifting from a survival-driven life to a purpose-driven one can transform how you work, love, grow — and li...

Is reality really what we see—or is there far more beneath the surface? In this eye-opening episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast , hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein explore Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s profound class on the nature of reality and the meaning of death. They discuss why our senses only capture a tiny sliver of existence, how energy and matter are deeply connected, and why underst...

What do you do when the people closest to you are the ones who hurt you most? In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast , hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein explore Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s powerful class on the story of Joseph—betrayal, forgiveness, friendship, and unshakable identity. Learn how to reclaim your sense of self, stop living as a victim, and take the first step toward heali...

What really happens when we die? Where does the soul go—and are we asking the wrong question entirely? In this powerful episode of Toward a Meaningful Life , David and Levi unpack Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s profound analogy of the soul as electricity and the body as a refrigerator. Through this lens, death isn’t an ending—it’s a transition. The conversation explores how grief can deepen our sense of p...