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This Blog consists of Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov's weekly column, as well as articles that appeared in various publications.
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How Long Will Chabad Be Around For?
Dear Friends, Several years ago I was asked to join a review committee for a private foundation that supplies seed money for new Chabad...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jun 14, 20182 min read
Mazal Tov to Us All!
In recent a conversation with a friend, he mentioned to me, almost boastfully, that his grandfather was very religious. My response was...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Apr 29, 20182 min read
If Birds Can Fly, Why Can't We?
Sixty-seven years ago this week, in January 1951, the Lubavitcher Rebbe officially took over the leadership of the Chabad-Lubavitch...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jan 25, 20182 min read
Emotional Week, New Beginnings
An emotional week for sure. And I’m not even talking about the devastating Hurricane Harvey aftermath (but you can read about...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Aug 31, 20172 min read
Take This Holiday Away, Please
It’s no secret that some Jewish holidays are unfortunately less popular and less observed than others. This can be due to a lack of...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jul 27, 20172 min read
What I Learned From the Rebbe
Countless articles and stories have been written about the Lubavitcher Rebbe, of righteous memory; about his life, his global impact, his...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jun 22, 20173 min read
The Building That Almost Didn't Happen
By now you probably received the invitation to the Grand Opening of the new Chabad House on June 11. It will be a fun afternoon for...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 11, 20172 min read
A Birthday Gift
This Friday’s Hebrew date is the 11th of Nissan, and it is the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s birthday. As a child and later as a yeshiva student,...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Apr 6, 20172 min read
Greatest Party Ever
Dear Friends, A typical Purim column usually consists of heralding the heroism of Esther and Mordechai, the role they played in standing...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Mar 9, 20172 min read
Is it Spring Yet?
The holiday of the 15th of Shevat (AKA Tu B’Shevat), observed this year on February 10-11, is known as the “New Year for Trees.” It is...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Feb 3, 20172 min read
Just Show Up
Dear Friends, I’m writing this at 30,000 feet on my way back from a quick trip to Montreal. The purpose of my trip was to perform the...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jan 26, 20172 min read
Ridge Road Menorah
Dear Friends, A highlight of our Chanukah is without a doubt erecting the giant 9-foot menorah in front of our house on Ridge Road. The...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Dec 22, 20162 min read
Cubs Win!
Dear Friends, Although I’m a Yankees fan, I found no small measure of satisfaction in watching the Chicago Cubs win a nail biter of a...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Dec 3, 20162 min read
Hit the Road
Dear Friends, At a recent Shabbat service I announced that starting this week, once a month I will write my own thoughts in the E-Torah,...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Dec 2, 20162 min read
Anonymous Rabbis
Dear Friends, Several years ago I wrote an article for the website Chabad.org, responding to an “ask the rabbi” question about the...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Nov 24, 20162 min read
Will Your Past Catch Up With You?
Dear Friends, It’s been in the news for the last several weeks. Powerful men who believed they were beyond reproach are suddenly being...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Nov 17, 20162 min read
The TRUE High Holiday
An article by a rabbi for the High Holidays is expected to be about Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. But at Chabad you can always expect the...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Oct 2, 20162 min read
Freedom
I was recently asked to write a column for The Jewish Press about Passover and what comes to mind when I hear the word “freedom.” I am...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Apr 22, 20161 min read
Two Rabbis, Two Completely Different Messages
Earlier this week, I came across two videos in my social media feeds of rabbis giving lectures. Both rabbis are Israeli-born and...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jan 14, 20162 min read
Chocolate in Prison
Yesterday, I went to prison. In fact, I go to prison once a month to meet the Jewish inmates, offer them a word of encouragement, teach...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Oct 2, 20152 min read
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