Rabbi Joel Rembaum

Commitment Counts

Published on July 19, 2007

Ask 10 Jews with a reasonable background in Torah the question, "Why did God not allow Moses to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land?" and nine of them would probably say: "Because Moses hit the rock instead of talking to it in order to bring forth water and failed to sanctify God, as God had commanded him."

Religious Fire

Published on April 12, 2007

Religious zeal is on the rise around the world. It can be a wonderful blessing, and it can be a horrible curse. It all depends on how humans with free will manage it.

Whither the First Born?

Published on January 4, 2007

One can learn a great deal about how not to parent by reading the stories of the dysfunctional matriarchal/patriarchal families that comprise a substantial proportion of the narrative in Genesis.

Afraid to Face God?

Published on January 27, 2005

Many Jews who live their lives in a traditional Jewish way will often punctuate their remarks with the term, "Baruch Hashem," which means "Blessed be Hashem." The words are used as a response to so many situations, both good and bad. It is a way of recognizing that the power and presence of God is manifest in all moments of the human experience.

A Just War May Be Great Risk to Israel

Published on March 27, 2003

As a stand-alone goal, the removal of Saddam, even killing him, is morally justified. From the Jewish point of view, he is a rodef, a pursuer.