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EPISODE · May 11, 2026 · 2H 22M

Fireside Chat: Building a Better World with Rabbi Simon Jacobson and Michelle Overstreet

from Rabbi Simon Jacobson at Meaningful Life Center · host Rabbi Simon Jacobson

🔥 Official Video Released: Fireside Chat – Building a Better World 🔥 We’re excited to share the official edited recording of our special community Fireside Chat with Rabbi Simon Jacobson – Building a Better World held in the Mat-Su Valley of Alaska. This meaningful conversation features Rabbi Simon Jacobson, renowned speaker and best-selling author of Toward a Meaningful Life, sharing powerful insights rooted in the timeless teachings of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson — global spiritual leader and one of the most influential Jewish sages of modern times. His teachings continue to inspire millions around the world and guide us in living with purpose, responsibility, and clarity. The event took place on April 27, 2026, in honor of Education & Sharing Day, marking the 124th birthday of the Rebbe, and highlighting his enduring impact on education, leadership, and improving the world around us. The discussion was moderated by Michelle Overstreet, CEO & Founder of My House, a Mat-Su nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Together, the conversation explored themes of purpose, education, values, leadership, and how each of us can take part in building a better world. Recorded live at the Palmer Train Depot in Palmer, this event was hosted by the Mat-Su Jewish Center Chabad, in partnership with community organizations committed to strengthening and uplifting the Mat-Su Valley. 🎥 Watch the full edited video and share it with others who may find inspiration in it. ⸻ #FiresideChat #BuildingABetterWorld #EducationAndSharingDay #April272026 #Rebbe124 #RabbiSimonJacobson #TowardAMeaningfulLife #TheRebbe #Chabad #JewishWisdom #Purpose #MeaningfulLife #Community #PalmerAlaska #Alaska #MatSu #Leadership #Values #MyHouse #MichelleOverstreet 🗣️💬Ask the Rabbi anything! https://simonjacobson.ai/ ➡️Join the global war of goodness. Partner with us on the spiritual frontlines. https://www.meaningfullife.com/donate/ 🌐 Visit our War in Israel landing page: https://www.meaningfullife.com/category/social/operation-iron-swords/ 💬 Join our Spiritual War WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HDOy39voNDiCgoVGloCDzc 💡Add light to the world! Do a Mitzvah for our Israeli brethren: https://www.meaningfullife.com/mitzvahwall/ Subscribe to the Meaningful Life Center YouTube Channel for more 🔔 https://www.youtube.com/meaningfullifecenter?sub_confirmation=1 Let’s connect: 🌐Website - http://www.meaningfullife.com/ 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/meaningful.life.center/ 👍Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/meaningfullifecenter/ 💼LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonjacobson1/ 📧Email – [email protected] 💬WhatsApp – 718-774-6448 Rabbi Simon Jacobson is a pioneering speaker, educator and mentor to thousands. He is the Dean and Founder of The Meaningful Life Center, coined "The Spiritual Starbucks" by the New York Times, which bridges the secular and the spiritual. He is the author of the best-selling book Toward a Meaningful Life (💎 https://www.amazon.com/Toward-Meaningful-Life-Menachem-Schneerson/dp/0062846485/ref=dp_ob_image_bk) which has sold over 500,000 copies and been translated into 13 different languages. With his keen insight into the human condition, and over 35 years of experience, he has the unique ability to offer clarity and direction especially in difficult times. Rabbi Jacobson and the MLC have been lauded for creating non-stop programming nourishing people's hearts and souls. Please donate or sponsor a class, to help us continue and expand this life-affirming work 💓 https://www.meaningfullife.com/donate. #MeaningfulLifeCenter #AppliedKabbalah

🔥 Official Video Released: Fireside Chat – Building a Better World 🔥 We’re excited to share the official edited recording of our special community Fireside Chat with Rabbi Simon Jacobson – Building a Better World held in the Mat-Su Valley of Alaska. This meaningful conversation features Rabbi Simon Jacobson, renowned speaker and best-selling author of Toward a Meaningful Life, sharing powerful insights rooted in the timeless teachings of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson — global spiritual leader and one of the most influential Jewish sages of modern times. His teachings continue to inspire millions around the world and guide us in living with purpose, responsibility, and clarity. The event took place on April 27, 2026, in honor of Education & Sharing Day, marking the 124th birthday of the Rebbe, and highlighting his enduring impact on education, leadership, and improving the world around us. The discussion was moderated by Michelle Overstreet, CEO & Founder of My House, a Mat-Su nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth and young adults experiencing homelessness. Together, the conversation explored themes of purpose, education, values, leadership, and how each of us can take part in building a better world. Recorded live at the Palmer Train Depot in Palmer, this event was hosted by the Mat-Su Jewish Center Chabad, in partnership with community organizations committed to strengthening and uplifting the Mat-Su Valley. 🎥 Watch the full edited video and share it with others who may find inspiration in it. ⸻ #FiresideChat #BuildingABetterWorld #EducationAndSharingDay #April272026 #Rebbe124 #RabbiSimonJacobson #TowardAMeaningfulLife #TheRebbe #Chabad #JewishWisdom #Purpose #MeaningfulLife #Community #PalmerAlaska #Alaska #MatSu #Leadership #Values #MyHouse #MichelleOverstreet 🗣️💬Ask the Rabbi anything! https://simonjacobson.ai/ ➡️Join the global war of goodness. Partner with us on the spiritual frontlines. https://www.meaningfullife.com/donate/ 🌐 Visit our War in Israel landing page: https://www.meaningfullife.com/category/social/operation-iron-swords/ 💬 Join our Spiritual War WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HDOy39voNDiCgoVGloCDzc 💡Add light to the world! Do a Mitzvah for our Israeli brethren: https://www.meaningfullife.com/mitzvahwall/ Subscribe to the Meaningful Life Center YouTube Channel for more 🔔 https://www.youtube.com/meaningfullifecenter?sub_confirmation=1 Let’s connect: 🌐Website - http://www.meaningfullife.com/ 📷 Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/meaningful.life.center/ 👍Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/meaningfullifecenter/ 💼LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonjacobson1/ 📧Email – [email protected] 💬WhatsApp – 718-774-6448 Rabbi Simon Jacobson is a pioneering speaker, educator and mentor to thousands. He is the Dean and Founder of The Meaningful Life Center, coined "The Spiritual Starbucks" by the New York Times, which bridges the secular and the spiritual. He is the author of the best-selling book Toward a Meaningful Life (💎 https://www.amazon.com/Toward-Meaningful-Life-Menachem-Schneerson/dp/0062846485/ref=dp_ob_image_bk) which has sold over 500,000 copies and been translated into 13 different languages. With his keen insight into the human condition, and over 35 years of experience, he has the unique ability to offer clarity and direction especially in difficult times. Rabbi Jacobson and the MLC have been lauded for creating non-stop programming nourishing people's hearts and souls. Please donate or sponsor a class, to help us continue and expand this life-affirming work 💓 https://www.meaningfullife.com/donate. #MeaningfulLifeCenter #AppliedKabbalah

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