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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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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 223 min read
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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 153 min read
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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 93 min read
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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 23 min read
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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 243 min read
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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 163 min read
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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 93 min read
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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 43 min read
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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 262 min read
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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 213 min read
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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 123 min read
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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 62 min read
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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 283 min read
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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 243 min read
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Celebrate the future
Passover is more than a celebration of past freedoms; it’s also a time for reflection and hope for the future. As we approach the final...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Apr 172 min read
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Unleashing faith
One of the most iconic elements of Passover is eating matzah, the simple, unleavened bread. In fact, Passover is the only holiday where...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Apr 82 min read
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Education and Sharing Day: Why It Still Matters
In 1978, the U.S. Congress recognized the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s contributions to society by proclaiming his birthday, the 11th of Nissan,...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Apr 84 min read
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Getting closer
Many people find the idea of sacrifices puzzling. After all, doesn’t Judaism teach that G-d is beyond physical needs? He doesn’t eat, He...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Apr 32 min read
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Mirror image
When the Jewish people were building the Tabernacle in the desert, every little detail had meaning. One part of the story that stands out...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Mar 243 min read
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Precious metals
Have you ever wondered why the Torah spends so much time talking about materials—gold, silver, copper—when describing the construction of...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Mar 173 min read
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