Daily Kavanah – Friday, April 11, 2025
“I think this year there is one question and one question only: Why are they still there?” —Rachel Goldberg, mother of slain hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin (may his memory be a blessing) As we prepare [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, April 4, 2025
The Hebrew Bible expresses the central concerns of the minds and hearts of an ancient people. One such concern underlies the question posed by the prophet Micah (6:6–8): 'With what shall I approach the [...]
Search for Meaning with Cantor Emma Lutz and Dr. Tali Tadmor
🎙️ Search for Meaning with Rabbi Yoshi: “Wow! Shehecheyanu” – A Joyful Musical Celebration In this special episode, Rabbi Yoshi sits down with Cantor Emma Lutz and Dr. Tali Tadmor to explore the heart and harmony [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, March 28, 2025
This Shabbat, we conclude our reading of the Book of Exodus. Our parasha tells of the Israelites' completion of a major building project: the construction of the Mishkan, the portable sanctuary carried by the Israelites as they [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, March 21, 2025
Last week, my wife, Jacqueline, and I visited our youngest daughter, Naomi, in Paris, where she is studying for the semester. We had the opportunity to spend time with her friends, hear about her [...]
Search for Meaning with the Sky Riders, Noa and Omri
In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback speaks with "Noa" and "Omri" (not their real names), two soldiers from the Sky Rider Unit, an elite unit of the IDF known for its precision and critical [...]
Search for Meaning with Ayelet Tsabari
In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Rabbi Yoshi Zweiback speaks with acclaimed author Ayelet Tsabari about her latest book, Songs for the Brokenhearted—a moving exploration of grief, identity, and the human spirit. They also delve into [...]
Search for Meaning with Jonathan York
In this deeply moving conversation, Rabbi Yoshi sits down with Jonathan York—lawyer, artist, and creator of The Sukkah Project, a powerful tribute to the events of October 7.Jonathan reflects on how memory shapes our [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, February 7, 2025
This week’s Torah portion, parashat B’shalach, celebrates the extraordinary event during our exodus from Egypt wherein we cross through the parted waters of the sea of reeds—a pivotal moment in our journey of liberation. As [...]
Daily Kavanah – Friday, January 31, 2025
Yesterday, three more Israeli hostages came home: Agam Berger (20), Gadi Moshe Mozes (80), and Arbel Yehoud (29). Additionally, Hamas terrorists released five Thai nationals who had also been held in captivity since October [...]