Rabbinic Intern Pink discusses how Joseph’s strategies for dealing with captivity can inform our own approaches to navigating difficult circumstances.

Rabbinic Intern Pink analyzes the ways that the character of Esau has been interpreted throughout history and what that has to say about how we judge others.

Rabbinic Intern Aiden Pink discusses one of the oddest debates in the Talmud, and what it has to say about the message of Sukkot and the true meaning of Jewish community.

Rabbinic Intern Aiden Pink reflects on a lesser-known story from Genesis, and what it teaches us about the significance of having pride in one’s Judaism and having empathy for others.

One of the most frequent claims made by campus protesters over the last year is that Israel rests on stolen Palestinian land. Rabbinic Intern Aiden Pink analyzes their case - and brings teachings from the rabbinic tradition that take the conversation in a surprising direction.

In this week’s Torah portion, negative filtering - framing the truth in a way that ignores the world's positives - led the Israelite spies astray. Rabbinic Intern Pink explains how the story teaches us the importance of hope, even in challenging times.

Birkat Kohanim, the blessing that parents give their children on Shabbat, has its origins in this week’s Torah portion. What does this blessing tell us about the values we want to impart to the next generation? Rabbinic Intern Aiden Pink leads a discussion on the history of the blessing and its i...

To commemorate Memorial Day, Rabbinic Intern Pink discusses the Torah verse inscribed on the Liberty Bell, analyzing what Jewish tradition teaches about how to achieve liberty and justice for all.

Several texts in Jewish tradition teach us to “have no fear.” But can fear actually be controlled, or is it an instinctual reflex? Rabbinic Intern Pink discusses what Judaism says about processing and acting upon our fears.

The power and responsibility of free will is the subject of the recent Torah portion, D'varim - and of the new Mission: Impossible movie. Rabbinic Intern Aiden Pink ties them together in his first sermon at Park Avenue Synagogue.

Rabbi Pink, a Minnesota native, discusses the unrest in his home state, and shares how a teaching from this week’s Torah portion can help us understand what is happening and how to respond.

Rabbi Pink analyzes two Hebrew words in this week’s Torah portion and explains what they teach us about our obligations to each other.

As long as there have been Jews, there have been complaints. But some disagreements are holier than others. Rabbi Pink analyzes when Jews are called, and in some cases required, to protest.

If you've ever played card or board games - and especially if you've argued over their rules - you've already picked up a hidden lesson that applies to Jewish learning. Rabbi Pink explains how this experience should inspire everyone to learn more about Judaism in the coming year. 

Rabbi Pink explains the hidden meaning behind the ancient sacrifices on Sukkot, and what we can learn from them about how we interact with people outside our community.

Rabbinic Intern Pink shares three midrashim with different takes about what happened at Mount Sinai and what lessons those teachings hold for us today.

Rabbinic Intern Pink discusses the moral issues that must be addressed as AI becomes more integrated into everyday life.

Rabbi Pink explores how Jewish communities in previous centuries supported the neediest in their midst – and the obligation we have today to follow in their footsteps.

Rabbi Pink explores the power of vows, oaths, and promises in Judaism, and why those words should always be followed by actions.

Is it possible to create a world without poverty? Rabbi Pink leads a discussion about two contradictory Torah verses on the subject. 

Rabbi Pink analyzes a Torah verse that is ostensibly about returning lost objects, but also provides guidance as we approach the High Holidays.

Twenty years after Jacob famously dreamed of a ladder ascending to heaven, he had another, lesser-known vision. Rabbi Pink analyzes that story and shares what it can teach us about our lives.