Newsletter Post – November 27, 2024

By now, you may have heard, either in the news or from Rabbi Goldman’s email, of the murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan last weekend. Rabbi Kogan was a Chabad shaliach, emissary, serving the Jewish community in Dubai, and was murdered by terrorists. Whenever any Jew is...

Newsletter Post – November 20, 2024

Originally posted November 20, 2024 It’s no accident that this week’s Torah portion, Chayei Sarah, opens with the death of our matriarch Sarah and segues quickly to the story of the next generation. Abraham ensures that Isaac marries, sending his servant Eliezer...

Newsletter Post – November 14, 2024

I spent the first part of this week attending the Jewish Federations of North America General Assembly gathering in Washington, D.C. This annual event brought together 2000 Jewish communal professionals and lay leaders, from throughout North America and Israel. The...

Newsletter Post – November 7, 2024

Over the last couple days (and weeks, and months), the messages I’ve received from dear friends and loved ones in the United States sound something like, “Well, at least you’ve already moved to Canada.” This theme echoes our persistent Jewish...