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Jun 20, 2018, 12:14 AM

It is Inspiring When Jews Can Agree on Somthing

Jews disagreeing is not news. When the entire organized Jewish community speaks with a similar voice on an important issue, THAT’s news. In the past week, vocal opposition has been growing to the separation of families at the border. Under the...

May 14, 2018, 11:59 PM

A Second Day of Yom Yerushalayim

Yesterday, I had the privilege to celebrate Yom Yerushalayim in the Old City of Jerusalem. Today, I had the privilege to attend the opening of the US Embassy in Jerusalem and got to celebrate a second day of Yom...

Apr 20, 2018, 10:40 AM

Keep Celebrating Israel — Like Chanukah!

Celebrating Yom Ha’atzmaut is a mitzvah! Every Jew should rejoice over the State of Israel. But we all know Jews. There are the Zionists, and non-Zionists, and Religious Zionists. To say Hallel on Yom Ha’Aztmaut or not to say Hallel?...

Mar 29, 2018, 3:33 AM

Catching a Glimpse of Eliyahu Ha-Navi

Did you see him? Is he really there? Rabbi Moshe Chagiz (Shtei HaLechem 46, early eighteenth century) writes “There is no doubt that Eliyahu the Prophet will come into every Jewish house to see the fulfillment of one commandment which...

Mar 2, 2018, 7:05 AM

Pondering Parkland on Purim

It’s the new normal. It can’t be the new normal. The shooting in Parkland two weeks ago continues to pain so many -- and has forever impacted the lives of the families of those killed or wounded as well as...

Feb 11, 2018, 3:24 AM

The Only Certainty is Empathy

In Eastern Europe, the rabbi was the undisputed leader of the Jewish people of his village. Not only was he the master of religious wisdom and law, but he often served as the arbiter of disputes and the provider...

Dec 19, 2017, 1:09 AM

Chanukah’s Gift to All Humanity

I have had a most illuminating and interesting Chanukah so far. On the third night of Chanukah, I shared some Chanukah and seasonal insights at the AIPAC Connects Holiday Party. This initiative of AIPAC attempts to build bridges with communities...

Aug 28, 2017, 7:02 AM

Judaism is built to last

When a changing reality conflicts with Jewish law, the Torah requires leaders to provide new answers

Aug 18, 2017, 9:01 AM

The Blessing to Speak Out & the Purpose of Protest

See, I present before you today a blessing and a curse. (Devarim 11:26) ראה אנכי נותן לפניכם היום ברכה וקללה The Torah goes on to explain that the blessings and curses result from our choosing to follow God's commandments and live...

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About Me

Rabbi Elie Weinstock is Rabbi of Congregation Kehilath Jeshurun in New York City. A believer in a Judaism that is accessible to all, he prefers "Just Judaism" to any denominational label.