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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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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 17, 20252 min read
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 8, 20252 min read
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 8, 20254 min read
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 3, 20252 min read
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 24, 20253 min read
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 17, 20253 min read
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 10, 20253 min read
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 24, 20253 min read
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 18, 20252 min read
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 17, 20253 min read
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 3, 20253 min read
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 21, 20253 min read
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 21, 20253 min read
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 20, 20253 min read
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 13, 20252 min read
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 9, 20252 min read
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 2, 20253 min read
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
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
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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