In this powerful episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein unpack a deeply moving class by Rabbi Simon Jacobson on one of the most urgent issues of our time: the destructive power of hatred — and the redemptive power of love.

Drawing from real-world events and timeless Torah wisdom, Rabbi Jacobson explores what happens to the human soul when hatred takes over, how it distorts judgment, consumes identity, and devastates both the hated and the hater. More importantly, he challenges us to confront a harder question: How do we respond without allowing ourselves to become defined by the darkness we witness?

David and Levi translate these ideas into relatable, honest conversation — discussing resentment, emotional triggers, personal growth, spiritual resilience, and how everyday choices toward empathy and purpose can reshape our inner world.

This is not just a discussion about global events. It’s an invitation to look inward, elevate consciousness, and choose a higher way of living.

🎧 Listen to the full class by Rabbi Simon Jacobson here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEJS7x-wl9E

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