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Harry Zeitlin is a non-congregational orthodox rabbi. He is also a guitarist and visual artist. Currently living in Seattle, he is looking forward to relocating to Israel.

ARTICLES BY: Harry Zeitlin


December 2, 2016 3:30 am
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The Past, Present and Future of the Jews

Ki Ani Hashem Lo Shaniti (Malachi 3:6), "Because I am God, I do not change." A close reading of the very final words of the official...

October 14, 2016 6:00 am
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Israel Really Is Real

Israelis tend to speak plainly and directly and brook very little nonsense. This isn't to say that they lack a sense of humor, but it doesn't resemble the...

July 22, 2016 3:40 am
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Curses Into Blessings

Even an elementary approach to Parshat Balak demonstrates that, in the long run, our enemies are unable to curse us, because The Holy One will...

June 14, 2016 3:58 am
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What It Means to Be A Jew

There are so many attempts to define what it means to be a Jew. Is it genetic? Consensual? Opting-in? Participatory-only? Are you a Jew because...

June 7, 2016 6:02 am
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Conflicting Claims to the Land of Israel: What Every Yeshiva Boy Studying Basic Talmud Knows

One of the great tragedies of the modern Jewish state is that the Zionist movement, which birthed it, was (and still largely is) dominated almost...

May 10, 2016 7:16 am
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The Yitro Effect and US-Israel Relations

Israel never had a greater ally and supporter than Yitro (Jethro), Moshe’s father-in-law, a ger tzedek, a righteous convert. Vayichad Yitro al kol hatovah asher asah Hashem l’Yisrael (Shemot 19:9), “And Yitro rejoiced at...

April 21, 2016 6:18 am
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At the Seder: What If You Just Don’t Feel It?

There are likely to be at least a couple skeptics at most seder tables. The story of the Exodus, with it’s other-worldly plagues, set in the midst of detailed...

April 17, 2016 8:14 am
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A Passover Prayer for Health

Three times a day we recite the the eighth blessing in the Amida praying that all Israel be healed. The language is very specific. It says “Rofay kol amo...

April 10, 2016 1:07 pm
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Is the World Perfectible?

We don’t consider the material world to be perfectible, because we aim higher. Bringing the “world,” the "small universe" occupied by each individual Jew -- refining himself,...

March 30, 2016 7:20 am
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On Ambiguity

Too many people fear ambiguity. We love Purim with its clear-cut heroes -- Esther and Mordechai -- and villain Haman. There's no question that Pharaoh, who self-hardens...

March 23, 2016 6:47 am
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The Day After

Haman’s plot failed. He and all of his sons were hung on the gallows he had erected to kill Mordechai. Only yesterday condemned to death, he is...

March 18, 2016 6:48 am
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A Request for a Favor From Some of My Fellow Rabbis

I'd like to ask some of my colleagues a favor. I teach Torah for a living, often to people who don't have a lot of background....

March 6, 2016 8:14 am
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Unity = Survival

One of the miracles of the Jewish people is that, at least as a core group, we’ve remained united as one. Taking into consideration our vast...

February 29, 2016 8:41 am
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Exploiting Antisemitism

Yes, you read the title correctly. We can employ antisemitism for our own benefit. Of course, we’d be better off with out it, but since...

Culture

‘Fauda’ Star Idan Amedi Declines Invite to Israel’s Independence Day Ceremony

Israeli singer and actor Idan Amedi declined an invitation to light...

NFL Player Sauce Gardner Addresses Backlash for Saying Jews ‘Run the World’

New York Jets cornerback Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner took to social media...

Montana Tucker ‘Bring Them Home’ Grammy Tribute for Israeli Hostages Turns Heads

Jewish singer and songwriter Montana Tucker showed her support for Israelis...

Israel

Druze Israeli Killed in Hezbollah Strike as Tensions Escalate on Lebanon Bo...

A 25-year-old Druze Israeli was killed during a massive rocket attack by Hezbollah on northern Israel on Wednesday, the latest...

Middle East

Druze Israeli Killed in Hezbollah Strike as Tensions Escalate on Lebanon Bo...

A 25-year-old Druze Israeli was killed during a massive rocket attack by Hezbollah on northern Israel on Wednesday, the latest...

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