Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein is the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Shalom in Napa Valley and the founding rabbi of the New Shul in New York City. Recent Stories Nov 26, 2021 Can we ever truly ‘settle’ down? For Jacob, the challenges never end. Oct 8, 2021 Lessons from Tower of Babel: Focus less on yourself Aug 20, 2021 Our capacity to forgive must be stronger than cancel culture Jul 2, 2021 How 5 Jewish daughters reformed a rule and changed society May 13, 2021 Cultural conformity on the road to Canaan Mar 26, 2021 We are imperfect — but commanded to do better Feb 5, 2021 A lesson about building bridges — something Jethro taught us Dec 18, 2020 Today’s lesson: A better tomorrow Oct 30, 2020 Like Abraham, we must leave things behind to move forward Sep 11, 2020 A blessing or a curse? The choice is yours to make. Jul 24, 2020 We can’t always be in control of our destiny Jun 10, 2020 40 days and 40 nights: What the Bible can teach us about quarantine Jun 5, 2020 Self-flagellation will only get you so far on the path to spiritual growth Apr 17, 2020 His sons consumed by fire, Aaron teaches us a silent lesson Feb 28, 2020 Our God is unfathomable. So where does that leave us? Jan 24, 2020 Moses was full of doubt. God trusted him anyway. Dec 19, 2019 Caged? No escape? In Judaism, there is always hope. Oct 24, 2019 Adam and Eve — and why we control our own morality and destiny Oct 2, 2019 May the Days of Awe help us embrace what’s important Aug 29, 2019 Judaism is tough, but I wouldn’t have it any other way Next Page