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Ishmael & Isaac: A Timeless Family Feud and Its Modern Lessons
Sibling rivalries can be tough—but what if yours shaped world history? In this episode of Toward a Meaningful Life Podcast, hosts David Cohen and Levi Goldstein dive into Rabbi Simon Jacobson’s class on Ishmael and Isaac: A Timeless Family Feud.
What started as a family conflict between Abraham’s two sons became a defining clash of civilizations, with echoes still felt today. But here’s the kicker—this same struggle exists within each of us. Are you more like Ishmael, driven by passion without boundaries? Or Isaac, disciplined but sometimes rigid?
Join us as we break down these ancient…
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