The Ground Still Trembles
February 2, 2024
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?
Chaim Steinmetz
Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz is the Senior Rabbi of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun in New York.
The People’s Flag
January 26, 2024
What continues to hold the flag high are the people, who are filled with dedication.
When Life Gives You Bitter Herbs
January 19, 2024
Bitter herbs may be ever-present, but so is redemption.
We Must Never Forget Them
January 12, 2024
Even if it seems foolish, we must advocate for each hostage, and cry for every soldier.
The Optimism of Seven Lean Years
December 15, 2023
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.
Dear Anna: A Hannukah Message for College Students
December 8, 2023
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.
A Letter From Israel: It’s Okay to Start Dreaming
December 7, 2023
Jacob taught us that at the worst of times, we need dreams more than ever. And now is the worst of times.
The Magic of the Twice-Dug Well
November 17, 2023
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.
Still a Despised Stranger, and Still Standing Strong
November 10, 2023
On October 7th American Jews woke up to find out that they are strangers once again.
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