Rabbi Cohen’s Writings

Dear Friends, Earlier this week, as our TSTI in Israel 2026 mission was traveling north toward Metula—a town on the Lebanese border that had stood empty for nearly two years after being evacuated due to relentless rocket and drone attacks from Hezbollah—we received word that Israeli forces had [...]

Dear Friends, The national conversation around immigration has grown increasingly painful. In recent weeks, enforcement actions and public rhetoric have left many people frightened, angry, and deeply divided. Some are focused on the rule of law and the responsibility of government. Others are drawn to the human cost. [...]

Dear Friends, The national conversation around immigration has grown increasingly painful. In recent weeks, enforcement actions and public rhetoric have left many people frightened, angry, and deeply divided. Some are focused on the rule of law and the responsibility of government. Others are drawn to the human cost. [...]

Dear Friends, I’m headed to Israel this weekend to be part of two very different experiences that are, in many ways, deeply connected. Early next week, I’ll be in Jerusalem with a small group of rabbis participating in an independent initiative begun by my colleague, Rabbi Jeremy Barras. [...]