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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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The Art of Peaceful Disagreements
Disagreements are an inevitable part of life. Whether in personal relationships, workplaces, or broader societal contexts, differing...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Sep 11, 20243 min read
Make like a tree
Our character is often best revealed by how we respond to the world around us. Intelligence, talent, and skill are valuable traits, but...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Sep 2, 20243 min read
Who holds the key to success?
One of the most delicate balances we must maintain in life is between faith in G-d’s providence and our own efforts to succeed. Jewish...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Aug 27, 20243 min read
Challenge Accepted
As the Jewish people stood on the threshold of the Promised Land, they faced not just a physical journey, but an existential challenge....
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Aug 20, 20243 min read
Paraphrasing
Memory, a complex and essential function of the human brain, can be strengthened through various techniques. One such method, often...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Aug 12, 20243 min read
Speaking for G-d
There’s a common misconception that a rabbi’s job is to enforce strict religious observance in his community and to admonish those who,...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Aug 8, 20243 min read
Trust the process
The phrase “trust the process” gained widespread recognition from fans of the NBA team, the Philadelphia 76ers, during a challenging...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jul 29, 20242 min read
Yes, you can
You’re at work, and a critical project suddenly hits a snag. The senior team member, who usually handles such crises, is unavailable or...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jul 22, 20243 min read
Parenting with confidence
In the journey of parenting, the influence parents have over their children’s emotional and psychological well-being is immense. To that...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jul 17, 20243 min read
Nurtured by Miriam
Throughout history, Jewish women have played pivotal roles in sustaining and enriching Jewish life, embodying a deep commitment to both...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jul 10, 20243 min read
The Eternal Lesson of Hope
Next Tuesday, the 3rd of Tammuz (July 9), we commemorate the 30th yahrtzeit of the Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, and the...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jul 4, 20243 min read
Staying the course
Imagine a tech company embarking on the development of a groundbreaking new product. The CEO envisions a device that will revolutionize...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jun 25, 20243 min read
Why they hate us
Antisemitism, one of the oldest and most pervasive forms of hatred in the world, has manifested in myriad ways throughout history. Jews...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jun 17, 20243 min read
Individualized uniformity
Individual uniqueness within a shared mission is something that deserves emphasis in today’s fast-paced world. Consider a group of...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jun 14, 20242 min read
Thank you teachers!
It is now the time of year that schools are ending and students are packing their bags, literally and figuratively, with everything...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
Jun 3, 20243 min read
Take a walk
In almost every area in life, if you aren’t moving forward then you are going backwards. Even if you are at a plateau and it seems that...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 29, 20243 min read
Go ahead and stand out
Humility is a quality that all great leaders have. They are able to set their own desires and needs aside for the benefit of others. They...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 22, 20243 min read
Make it count
“Time is money,” said Benjamin Franklin. Maybe that’s why they put his visage on the $100 bill—to remind us of the time and effort...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 14, 20243 min read
Eternal Jewish Identity
There is a serious concern today for the hearts and minds of our youth. Teenagers, children, and young adults are thirsty for meaning in...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 8, 20243 min read
Jews make no sense
The scenes of antisemitic protests taking over elite college campuses around the country must give us pause. They are reminiscent of what...
Rabbi Eliezer Zalmanov
May 2, 20243 min read
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