Rabbi Cohen’s Writings

Dear Friends, There are moments in each of our lives that leave an indelible mark on us. It may be a conversation that stirs something within us. It could be a journey that broadens our horizons. Or it might even be a sermon, a piece of music, a [...]

Dear Friends, As most of you know, I spent the last week of January in Israel with twenty members of our community. Over the course of my rabbinate, I’ve had the privilege of leading many Israel missions, including two teen-only trips. This one, however, was different. In the [...]

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. [...]