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Rabbi Yonason Goldson

Rabbi Yonason Goldson is a TEDx speaker, award-winning podcast host, and author of The Spiral of Time: Discovering new insights and inspiration in the Jewish calendar. Visit him at ethicsninja.com.


Ethics of the Fathers, 2:15: Three Foundations of Spiritual Harmony

To achieve spiritual harmony, a Jew has to achieve perfection in his relationship with the Almighty, with society, and with himself.

Spiritual Vertigo: Ethics of the Fathers, 2:14

Protecting oneself from spiritual myopia.

Ethics of the Fathers, 2:13: Lighting the Way through Darkness

What is the good path? An in-depth, mystical analysis

The Ways of Wisdom: Ethics of the Fathers, 2:12

Which is greater: knowledge or reason?

The Qualities of Greatness: Ethics of the Fathers, 2:10-11

What are the critical qualities needed to attain greatness?

As Vital as Oxygen: Ethics of the Fathers, 2:9

What was Rabban Yochanan ben Zakkai thinking?

Shavuot: A Message to My Son

It all began on that mountain called Sinai, and ever since, the Jewish people have labored to climb the mountain of morality and virtue, one step at a time.

The Real Thing: Ethics of the Fathers 2:8

LIFE: For best results, use as directed.

Supersize Me! Ethics of the Fathers 2:8

Simple logic dictates that we cannot have it all and should not want it all. But since when did that stop us from trying? (Part 1)

Empires Come and Go: Ethics of the Fathers: 2:7

In the midst of dark times, Hillel reminds us that Divine Providence guides every detail of history and justice will ultimately prevail.

Universal Truths: Ethics of the Fathers: 2:6

In a universe that contains certain immutable truths, it's our responsibility to do our utmost to figure them out.

In the Grand Scheme of Things: Ethics of the Fathers: 2:5

When Hillel the Sage talks, it pays to listen.

Divine Intimacy: Ethics of the Fathers, 2:4

The ideal marriage as a paradigm for our relationship with God.

Jews and Power: Ethics of the Fathers, 2:3

Jewish history is one cautionary tale after another: Be cautious of ruling powers.

Torah Study and Work: Ethics of the Fathers 2:2

Striking a balance between the world of the spirit and the world of the body.

The Garden of Forking Paths: Ethics of the Fathers 2:1

Practical wisdom on choosing wisely as we walk along the complex path of life.

Son, Skydiving is Dangerous

Teaching our children the rewards of patience.

Kindling the Lights of Wisdom

The danger of religion does not lie in religious fervor, but in religious uncertainty.

Illuminating the Days of Darkness

The Greeks fought to uproot the Torah, the spiritual compass that kept the Jewish people pointed toward light through the dark exile.

Elbowing God Out

The ruling barring "under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance shares a similar hubris that contributed to the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem.

The TV Fix

Turn off the tube, turn on your mind.

The Committed Life

My first Sabbath taught me an important lesson about training the palate to enjoy the sweet flavor of success.

No Respect!

Scandals, no-fault divorce, "reality TV". What is happening to our value of respect?

Mirroring Parents

What lessons are your kids picking up by watching your day-to-day behavior?

Nothing is Random: Ethics of the Fathers, 4:3

Thor Heyerdahl, Rosa Parks and Ben Azzai's great lesson.

The Diet for the Soul: Ethics of the Fathers, 4:2

Spiritual health demands the same kind of balance as physical health.

Flight 1549

Nothing catalyzes us like crisis.

Life's True Success: Ethics of Fathers 4:1

The pursuit of happiness begins and ends with inner peace.

Certainty and Doubt: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:23

Only through uncertainty can we ever find our way to wisdom.

The White Fedora

Our seemingly insignificant actions are part of a cosmic symphony.

When Monsters Lurk in Every Shadow

Are you threatened by someone who has different beliefs than you?

The Roots of Wisdom: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:22

The preservation of scholarship requires the fertile soil of virtue.

Balloons for God

This Rosh Hashana, break free from cynicism.

The Way of the World: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:21

The road to fulfillment has no beginning and no end.

The Goldilocks Syndrome: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:20

In our pursuit of happiness, all we desire is not for the taking.

To Foresee the Future: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:19

The greatest mystery of creation is as simple as a little girl's laughter.

Which Road Not Taken?

Robert Frost and the forces of habit.

To Never have Been Born: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:17

Taking the odds on eternal life.

Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: Ethics of the Fathers, 3:17

Simple rules for the security of our most valuable possessions.

If You Could be Superman

Which superpower would you chose?

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