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Chaim Steinmetz

Chaim Steinmetz

Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz is the Senior Rabbi of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun in New York.

Are We Going to Stop for Lunch?

So far, the American Jewish community has been exceptional in its support for Israel. But there is a long road ahead, and the question remains: will we continue with this support?

The Death of a Child, The Love for Life

It is heroic to persevere with a broken heart, to look death right in the eye and still hold tight to one’s mission. But there is another interpretation of the Rashbam which complements this idea: the sanctity of life.

Ordinary Superheroes

By wearing costumes, children are preparing themselves for a true Jewish future; one day, they too might have to step up and be superheroes. And that is exactly what Purim is about.

An Ever-Present Void

The ritual of Shiva and the prayers of Yizkor and Kaddish all articulate the same idea: we must continue to remember those whom we love.

The Ground Still Trembles

For years, I wondered if I could ever experience something like the encounter at Sinai; when would I feel the ground tremble with divine inspiration?

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