motzeny Archive

A Simple Gesture

A Simple Gesture

by Yehudit Taffel I am not a member of Rabbi Hauer's shul, and he almost certainly did not know who...

The Case for Inclusivity in Shuls

The Case for Inclusivity in Shuls

By Rabbi Ya'akov Trump Rabbis lead extraordinarily demanding lives. At any given moment, there are countless individuals who require attention,...

Halachic FAQ’s for Single  Men and Women: Chanukah

Halachic FAQ’s for Single Men and Women: Chanukah

by Rabbi Moshe Walter I have a friend who is single and lives by himself. I would like to invite...

Should Singles Be Charged a “Singles Tax”?

Should Singles Be Charged a “Singles Tax”?

by Anonymous There are different practices regarding how to charge singles for community events, some of which may be uncomfortable...

Rabbi Hauer’s Strength, Joy, and Boundless Compassion

Rabbi Hauer’s Strength, Joy, and Boundless Compassion

by Dr. Hinda Dubin The tears in my eyes blur the words on my paper as I try to compose...

From Survival to Sanctuary:  How Grief Became a Global Force for Good

From Survival to Sanctuary: How Grief Became a Global Force for Good

by Yaakov Langer When Susie Domb was seven months pregnant with her fourth child, her world collapsed in a single,...

The Strained Heart; The Radiant Face

The Strained Heart; The Radiant Face

by Rabbi Aaron Lopiansky The righteous one carries his joy on his face, but his mourning in his heart; he...

Kol Echad; a Hesped for Rabbi Hauer

Kol Echad; a Hesped for Rabbi Hauer

Shortly after Rabbi Hauer zt”l’s passing, I received a cryptic message from Rabbi Moshe Benovitz, managing director of International NCSY...

Starting a Revolution: Introducing the Kol Echad E-Magazine

Starting a Revolution: Introducing the Kol Echad E-Magazine

They say that no one ever sets out to start a revolution. Rather, a confluence of factors collide, and it...

In Appreciation of those who Choose to Stay: A Powerful Lesson from Eliezer

In Appreciation of those who Choose to Stay: A Powerful Lesson from Eliezer

This was originally delivered as a drasha on Parshas Chayei Sarah by the Director of Kol Echad, Rabbi Yisrael Motzen...

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