Andrew Jacobs

Rabbi Andrew Jacobs has been the spiritual leader of Ramat Shalom Synagogue (www.ramatshalom.org) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida since 2002. He is the founder of ISH (www.findyourish.com), an innovative spiritual source and service that enables all spiritual seekers with opportunities to connect with Jewish wisdom. Ordained by the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, Rabbi Jacobs is a graduate of Vassar College and holds a Masters of Arts in Jewish Art and Material Culture from the Jewish Theological Seminary in consortium with Columbia University and the Jewish Museum of New York. He posts regularly on his blog (rabbiandrewjacobs.org).

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Why I’ll Be Watching Dancing With The Stars This Passover

April 11, 2024April 18, 2016 by Andrew Jacobs

What the deaf dancer, Nyle DiMarco, on “Dancing With The Stars” can teach us about Passover.

A Parent’s Exploration Into His Child’s Tech-Filled Life

March 21, 2016 by Andrew Jacobs

Is social media, video games, and other online technology a danger to true social connections for children? Or is there something that children are gaining that parents may be missing?

The Spiritual Gift Of My Imaginary Childhood Friend

February 23, 2016 by Andrew Jacobs

We used to think imaginary friends were a reason to be concerned. Now we know they are so much more than that. And it’s time we thought of them in a spiritual context as well.

On Monday, We Remember that the American Dream isn’t Dead

January 27, 2016 by Andrew Jacobs

National Freedom Day – the little known holiday that reminds us that the American Dream isn’t something we can give up on.

When It Comes to Holiday Greetings, Assume the Best

November 30, 2023December 8, 2015 by Andrew Jacobs

Back in 2009, Gap released one of my favorite holiday commercials. It featured a group of happy, sweater-wearing, scarf-clad people … Continue Reading

What Makes Thanksgiving the Happiest Day?

November 13, 2015November 11, 2015 by Andrew Jacobs

Thanksgiving is upon us. Soon, we’ll be shopping for Thanksgiving dinner, buying more than 50 million turkeys and spending more … Continue Reading

Who Are You, Underneath It All?

October 13, 2015October 13, 2015 by Andrew Jacobs

My grandmother, Florence Wolff Landesman, would have turned 100 on October 1. Unfortunately, she passed away this year, eight months … Continue Reading

Why We Freeze Up and Forget How to Communicate

September 16, 2015September 16, 2015 by Andrew Jacobs

We’ve lost the art of civil discourse. According to an annual “Civility in America” survey, more than 90% of us … Continue Reading

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