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.

✨ Watch Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s full class on YouTube:

👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_Rd00IqHy8

🔹 Topics Covered:

• Why humans crave transcendence
• The spiritual science behind “running and returning”
• The flame and the ladder: how to climb without falling
• Turning daily routines into sacred moments

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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