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 understanding the soul can transform our entire perspective on life—and death.

Get ready for a mind-expanding conversation about hidden layers of reality, the eternal nature of the soul, and how this awareness can bring comfort, clarity, and purpose to everyday living.

🎧 Watch the full class here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBJL8TZ0kLU

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 healing, growth, and greatness.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6s3TB_7O40

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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 purpose, how we’re part of an eternal story, and how living soulfully transforms our perspective on time, space, and self.

Whether you’re seeking comfort after loss or inspiration to live with greater meaning, this episode offers timeless wisdom to guide your journey.

🎥 Watch the full class by Rabbi Simon Jacobson here:

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