The People’s Flag
What continues to hold the flag high are the people, who are filled with dedication.
Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz is the Senior Rabbi of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun in New York.
What continues to hold the flag high are the people, who are filled with dedication.
Bitter herbs may be ever-present, but so is redemption.
Even if it seems foolish, we must advocate for each hostage, and cry for every soldier.
Right now it is difficult to dream, and optimism is scarce. But the lessons of our Torah reading is that there are no grand dreams of the future without difficulty and sacrifice.
One small candle is lit on the darkest, coldest night of the year, and yet it brings light to every Jew. Anna, you don’t need to be a part of the biggest and noisiest group. You just have to bring the light.
Jacob taught us that at the worst of times, we need dreams more than ever. And now is the worst of times.
Gerar’s location was just a matter of academic interest until a month and a half ago; but it is now part of the geography of tragedy.
On October 7th American Jews woke up to find out that they are strangers once again.
Around the world, Jews have been working non-stop to strengthen the Jewish state. We are stepping up to meet the challenge.