Israel’s war is being fought on two fronts, on the battlefield and in the battle for moral clarity. As the last hostage awaits return, Rabbi Cosgrove explores the tension between Jacob’s restraint and his sons’ fury – how far one may go, and must not go, to save a life.

Hanukkah is not simply a story of light over darkness, but a cautionary tale of Jew against Jew. In an age of division, Rabbi Cosgrove calls for rededication to one another – reminding us that the true miracle is unity without uniformity, and the courage to keep kindling shared light.

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.

Following Zohran Mamdani’s election as mayor, Rabbi Cosgrove calls for a civic awakening. Like Rebecca seizing her destiny, Jews today must act with agency—knowing our leaders, voting, and standing up for democracy and Jewish community. Nothing “just happens.” The future of our people and city is...

Rabbi Zuckerman reflects on this week’s Torah portion following a visit to the Museum of Jewish Heritage on the anniversary of Kristallnacht, considering the paradoxical Jewish experience of being both a stranger and a resident in the places we call home.

Following New York’s mayoral election, Rabbi Cosgrove reflects on democracy, disagreement, and the bonds of Jewish peoplehood. Drawing on the story of Abraham and Isaac, he calls for renewed dialogue, humility, and ahavat yisrael, a reminder that the real test begins not on the mountaintop, but o...

From this week's parashah about Abraham, the anniversary of the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, and the upcoming mayoral election in NYC, Rabbi Zuckerman finds a common lesson: sometimes we have to go down to climb even higher and what seems like misfortune and betrayal can actually be providence...

As the early voting period begins, Rabbi Zauzmer reminds us of our Jewish obligation both to vote and to choose the best available candidate.

With the New York mayoral election in less than three weeks, Rabbi Cosgrove explains why Zohran Mamdani poses a danger to the security of the New York Jewish community. He urges us to work to convince undecided voters and to vote ourselves.

With a hostage deal coming to fruition, a time of joy mixed with sorrow, Rabbi Zuckerman reflects on the miracle of Jewish survival and endurance.

How do we carry on after the spiritual high of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur? Rabbi Cosgrove teaches that living Jewishly is a year-round, weekly, and daily commitment. If we want the peak moments, we must practice regularly.

When our hopes do not pan out, we often look back and wonder, were we wrong to have hope in the first place? Rabbi Zauzmer explores this question and encourages us to muster up the strength to hope again.

How do we face the monumental tasks asked of us during the High Holidays? Rabbi Zuckerman draws on wisdom from The Last Mile, a documentary about a record-breaking marathon runner, and this week's torah portion for an answer: not in a single dramatic leap forward, but a series of steps.

Two hundred years ago, Mordecai Manuel Noah dreamed of Ararat, a Jewish refuge on the Niagara River. His vision failed, but the question endures: how to live fully in the world without losing ourselves to it. Rabbi Cosgrove calls on us to take up that challenge anew.

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

As we use this month of Elul to prepare ourselves spiritually for the High Holidays, Rabbi Koffman discusses what it means to be wholehearted with God.

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

How do we reach out to God? Through the teachings of Parshat Eikev, Rabbinic Intern Bruder explores how our deeds can communicate just as well as our words.

Through stories of Moses, David, and Herzl, Rabbi Zuckerman explores the sacred, beautiful, and heartbreaking task of working towards a legacy that may only come to fruition after you are gone. 

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

On the day before Tisha B'Av, Rabbi Zauzmer discusses repeating patterns — for the Israelites, for us today, and for our society — and how we can stop making the same mistakes over and over.

What can we learn from Moses about leadership? In this interactive teaching, Rabbi Koffman explores Parashat Pinchas—highlighting spirit, vision, and the power of lifting up new leaders.

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.