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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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Perfectly imperfect
We all have moments when we feel like we’re not doing enough or that we’re not ready to make a difference. Maybe we think, “I have my own...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Mar 103 min read
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It's up to us now
There’s a powerful story in the Talmud about what happened after Moses passed away. During the mourning period for Moses, 3,000 laws of...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Feb 243 min read
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Coverage, connection, and continuity
Let’s talk about something beautiful—the Ark of the Covenant. It was the very first piece of furniture G‑d asked the Jewish people to...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Feb 182 min read
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Make it last
We all have those moments when we feel inspired. It’s like a light goes on inside us, and we feel connected to something bigger. But as...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Feb 173 min read
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The struggle is the point
There’s a fascinating story in the Talmud about the moment Moses ascended to Heaven to receive the Torah on behalf of the Jewish people....
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Feb 33 min read
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The power of hide and seek
Something we all experience but rarely pause to consider is the balance between clarity and mystery in our lives. This balance isn’t...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jan 213 min read
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Live free
Although Passover is more than two months away, we are introduced to the holiday for the first time in this week’s Torah portion. So...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jan 213 min read
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Asking tough questions
Think about a time when life felt really hard. Maybe you lost a job, got sick, or had a big fight with someone you love. It’s normal to...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jan 203 min read
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Mixing religion and state
You’re at work, and your boss asks you to cut a corner on a project to save money. It doesn’t feel right, but it’s just business, right?...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jan 132 min read
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Compassionate self-care
Life is full of challenges—moments that remind us of how fragile things can feel and how deeply we need one another. Just look at the...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jan 92 min read
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Beyond Survival
The Jewish people have faced unimaginable challenges over the centuries, from ancient persecutions to the horrors of the Holocaust and...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jan 23 min read
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Small town, big light
We often talk about how one little light makes all the difference in a world of darkness, especially in the context of lighting the...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Dec 26, 20243 min read
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Don't wait for perfection
Before Jacob passed away, he blessed each of his children, giving them roles in the future of the Jewish people. Judah, his fourth son,...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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Excuses, excuses, excuses
The story of Jacob preparing to meet his estranged brother Esau is one of the most relatable moments in the Torah. Jacob was afraid. He...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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Foreign aid
The Jewish mission to make the world a home for G-d isn’t just a lofty idea; it’s a practical way of looking at our lives, no matter...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Dec 3, 20243 min read
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Living the blessing
I’m writing today on my way to New York City, where the International Kinus Hashluchim, the conference of Chabad emissaries, is being...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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A parent's love
The relationship between a parent and child is one of the most natural bonds in our lives. It’s built on love, trust, and a deep...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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Courage Over Comfort
This week, as we reflect on the tragic loss of Guy Shabtay, of blessed memory, a young man who stood for truth and integrity, we are...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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Did your candidate win or lose?
After an election, emotions often run high. For some, there’s a sense of hope; for others, disappointment or worry. Yet, whether your...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Nov 5, 20242 min read
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Getting along in an election
As we approach another presidential election, we may feel tension rise in conversations with friends, family, and colleagues. Political...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Oct 30, 20243 min read
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