Articles from Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

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“Moses Sees the Promised Land From Afar” by James Tissot, ca. 1900

A blessing or a curse? The choice is yours to make.

by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein September 11, 2020September 10, 2020

Black and white drawing of Moses.

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We can’t always be in control of our destiny

by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein July 24, 2020July 30, 2020

“Noah’s Ark on the Mount Ararat” by Simone de Myle, 1570

40 days and 40 nights: What the Bible can teach us about quarantine

by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein June 10, 2020

"Samson Puts Down the Pillars" by James Tissot, ca. 1900

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Self-flagellation will only get you so far on the path to spiritual growth

by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein June 5, 2020June 4, 2020

black and white drawing of nadav and avihu being thrown backwards by a flash of light

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His sons consumed by fire, Aaron teaches us a silent lesson

by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein April 17, 2020April 17, 2020

an antique drawing of a great cloud hovering over the mishkan with israelites worshipping

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Our God is unfathomable. So where does that leave us?

by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein February 28, 2020February 27, 2020

“Moses Sees the Promised Land From Afar” by James Tissot, ca. 1900

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Moses was full of doubt. God trusted him anyway.

by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein January 24, 2020January 23, 2020

“Joseph Sold Into Egypt” by James Tissot, ca. 1900

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Caged? No escape? In Judaism, there is always hope.

by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein December 19, 2019

Detail from "Adam and Eve Driven From Paradise" by James Tissot, 1900

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Adam and Eve — and why we control our own morality and destiny

by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

The Unetaneh Tokef prayer in Mahzor Lev Shalem (Photo/David A.M. Wilensky)

May the Days of Awe help us embrace what’s important

by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein October 2, 2019September 27, 2019