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Rabbi Zalmanov's Blog
This Blog consists of Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov's weekly column, as well as articles that appeared in various publications.
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Winning
We may not wake up in the morning thinking we’re headed into battle, but in a sense, we are. Every day comes with its own challenges: the...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Sep 2, 20253 min read
Crown yourself
You walk into a room, and everyone turns their head. Not because of what you’re wearing or how much you make, but because of the quiet...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Aug 28, 20252 min read
Yearning for home
There’s something about Jerusalem that tugs at every Jewish heart. Even Jews who have never stepped foot in Israel feel a connection to...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Aug 19, 20253 min read
Don't apologize for being Jewish
If you’ve ever been told to “tone it down,” “keep it quiet,” or “maybe don’t mention you’re Jewish right now,” you know the subtle...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Aug 13, 20252 min read
Comfort and connection in a confused world
It’s hard not to feel disoriented these days. Antisemitism isn’t hiding anymore; it’s loud, public, and in some of the most “respectable”...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Aug 6, 20252 min read
It's not the end of the story
This Shabbat, the one before Tisha B’Av, is called Shabbat Chazon, which means “the Shabbat of Vision.” It gets its name from the opening...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jul 29, 20252 min read
Don’t run—shine
Ever feel like life is just too much sometimes? Work is stressful. Bills pile up. Relationships can be complicated. The news is...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jul 22, 20253 min read
Your portion, your purpose
We all wonder at some point: What am I doing here? What is my purpose? It’s a legitimate human question, and the answer isn’t always...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jul 15, 20253 min read
Dust that matters
Life can feel heavy sometimes. Between the noise of the world, personal struggles, and everything going on around us, it’s easy to feel...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jul 9, 20253 min read
The path back
One of the most puzzling mitzvahs in the Torah is the Red Heifer. It’s a commandment that has no clear explanation. Even King Solomon,...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jul 2, 20253 min read
Leaders who lift
Korach’s rebellion in this week’s Torah portion raises a big question: What was he thinking? Korach wasn’t some random troublemaker; he...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jun 24, 20253 min read
Together, forever
Picture a group of twelve people sent on a mission to scout out unfamiliar territory. Each of them is a leader, responsible for...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jun 16, 20253 min read
Believe it
Faith is one of those concepts that’s easy to talk about but harder to live by. We all want to believe that things will work out, but...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jun 9, 20253 min read
Blessed, always
The Priestly Blessing is one of those timeless prayers that feels comforting no matter when or where you hear it. “May G-d bless you and...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jun 4, 20253 min read
Clearing the clutter
Every year, in the week leading up to Shavuot, we read the Torah portion of Bamidbar. This isn’t just a coincidence. Shavuot celebrates...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 26, 20252 min read
Leap of faith
Have you ever worked really hard on something—a project at work, a garden in your backyard, or even preparing for a big test—only to feel...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 21, 20253 min read
Joy as a way of life
Judaism places a significant emphasis on joy—not the fleeting excitement of a good day or a lucky break, but an enduring sense of...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 12, 20253 min read
Life trumps all
One of the most important lessons in Judaism is that life comes first. Always. The Torah is full of commandments and values, but at its...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 6, 20252 min read
A full immersion
This week’s Torah portion dives deep into the process of purification for a person afflicted with tzara’at, biblical leprosy. One of the...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Apr 28, 20253 min read
Why isn't anyone talking about this?
Imagine sitting in a classroom, but instead of PowerPoint slides or textbooks, the teacher is holding live animals. That’s exactly what...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Apr 24, 20253 min read
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