The Eternal Lesson of Hope
Next Tuesday, the 3rd of Tammuz (July 9), we commemorate the 30th yahrtzeit of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, and the...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jun 253 min read
Staying the course
Imagine a tech company embarking on the development of a groundbreaking new product. The CEO envisions a device that will revolutionize...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jun 173 min read
Why they hate us
Antisemitism, one of the oldest and most pervasive forms of hatred in the world, has manifested in myriad ways throughout history. Jews...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jun 142 min read
Individualized uniformity
Individual uniqueness within a shared mission is something that deserves emphasis in today’s fast-paced world. Consider a group of...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jun 33 min read
Thank you teachers!
It is now the time of year that schools are ending and students are packing their bags, literally and figuratively, with everything...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 293 min read
Take a walk
In almost every area in life, if you aren’t moving forward then you are going backwards. Even if you are at a plateau and it seems that...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 223 min read
Go ahead and stand out
Humility is a quality that all great leaders have. They are able to set their own desires and needs aside for the benefit of others. They...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 143 min read
Make it count
“Time is money,” said Benjamin Franklin. Maybe that’s why they put his visage on the $100 bill—to remind us of the time and effort...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 83 min read
Eternal Jewish Identity
There is a serious concern today for the hearts and minds of our youth. Teenagers, children, and young adults are thirsty for meaning in...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 23 min read
Jews make no sense
The scenes of antisemitic protests taking over elite college campuses around the country must give us pause. They are reminiscent of what...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Apr 173 min read
One People
Few things have kept the Jewish people in existence throughout more than the feeling of mutual responsibility for one another. No matter...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Apr 103 min read
Held to different standards
Nobody likes being held to a different standard than others. We expect everyone to be judged using the same metrics. If we give one...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Apr 32 min read
Clear lines
Children can’t be held responsible for misbehaving if they aren’t informed of the rules in the first place. The only way a child will...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Mar 273 min read
Intuitive Prevention
Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” As adults we know that prevention is always better than...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Mar 193 min read
Chekov's Megillah
Every story has a beginning and an end, and typically when recounting the story, the specifics eventually all tie in as part of the...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Mar 123 min read
Transformers
When the lights go out, that’s when the show starts. There are times that darkness is just that; it’s dark and there is no end in sight....
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Mar 53 min read
Just a job
When is a job more than just a means to earn a living? Is it when we embrace it as a calling, something beyond mere monetary...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Feb 273 min read
The remedy for forgetfulness
Forgetfulness is something everyone suffers from, to one degree or another. Our human brains retain tremendous amounts of information...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Feb 213 min read
Unity, adorned
In the intricate tapestry of Jewish tradition, every detail holds profound significance, offering insights into the values and...
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Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Feb 143 min read
Grounded
Judaism is rich in rituals, from daily prayers to Shabbat dinners with family, all aimed at infusing spirituality into our lives. The...
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