Some questions don't go away.
Why am I here? Why is life so beautiful sometimes — and so horrid at others? Is there something behind all of this, or nothing at all? Is actual peace of mind achievable? What happens when we die? And what does Judaism have to do with it?
See more clearly · Think more deeply · Live more fully
Aspaklaria (אספקלריא), n. the lens through which you perceive Divine reality.
Flagship Programs
One program for the heart. One for the head. Both for anyone who suspects there's more to our world than meets the eye.
Letting Go
Most of us are carrying something we were never meant to hold onto. A grievance. A fear. An old story about who we are. Letting Go is a guided journey — grounded in Torah and psychology — through the surprisingly Jewish art of release. You'll leave lighter than you arrived.
What If It's True?
What if the claims of Jewish tradition — God, the soul, the hidden design of existence — turned out to be more defensible than you thought? This seminar takes those questions seriously, examines them with rigor and an open mind, and invites you to think rather than simply accept. No background required. Just curiosity.
Additional Topics
More ways to bring The Looking Glass to your community — or design something of your own.
The Meaning of Music
How music shapes consciousness, emotion, and even time itself — a Torah-grounded exploration of one of humanity's most mysterious gifts.
Between East and West
Where Jewish thought meets Eastern spirituality — a surprising, illuminating conversation between two ancient wisdom traditions.
The Hate and the Hope
The spiritual roots of antisemitism — and the paradox of Jewish endurance. A timely, searching, and ultimately hopeful examination.
Request a Customized Topic
Have a question, theme, or community moment in mind? Rabbi Jacobs designs talks and series tailored to your audience.
Start a conversation →
Ohr Chozer
Returning light — holistic Jewish spiritual supportA referral-based program offering one-on-one support for Jews wrestling with deep questions about God, observance, community, or the direction of their lives. We're also building a WhatsApp community for those who want to explore these questions alongside others.
Start the conversation
Insights, program announcements, and event invitations delivered directly to you. Join a growing community of serious Jewish explorers.
Support our work
The Looking Glass is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Every gift — of any size — ensures that serious Jewish education remains available to anyone who seeks it.
Tax-deductible · Aish Center Inc. / Aspaklaria · EIN 26-3698290
Also from Rabbi Jacobs: Feed Your Head
Universal spiritual inquiry for the curious — regardless of background or belief.