Rabbi Zushe Greenberg

The Melody of Shamil Sometimes the hardest notes in life are not the end of the song. The story of Shamil and the Song of Haazinu reminds us that every moment is part of a greater melody, one that leads from longing to hope and from exile to redemption. (Parshat Haazinu)

Torah Class - Yom Kippur: A Soul in the Storm: The Story of Jonah & You Why read Jonah on Yom Kippur? Discover the Chassidic perspective on the soul's journey through life's turbulent waters, and how the "ship" serves as our ultimate lifeline.

The Jewish view of a Four Day Workweek (Rosh Hashanah) In recent years, there has been extensive public discussion about a four day workweek. The idea is no longer merely theoretical, and it raises a deeper question: if technology eventually frees people from the need to work, what will they do with that freedom?

The Rebbe’s Shofar Was Not a Sad Sound (Rosh Hashanah)Rosh Hashanah is more than the Day of Judgment. On this day, we come to crown G-d as King over the world, willingly accepting His sovereignty upon ourselves. The story of Rabbi Dr. Jonathan Sacks offers a powerful insight into the meaning of the shofar on this day.

The Ship That Sank and the Message That RemainedThe discovery of the Altalena, 78 years after it sank, brings an old story of Jewish division and sacrifice back to the surface. Its message speaks directly to Parshat Nitzavim: the strength of the Jewish people comes from standing together, united before G-d. (Parshat Nitzavim-Vayeilech)