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Rabbi Elie Kaunfer

Rabbi Elie Kaunfer

The Jewish Week

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The end of the war in Gaza is bringing tears of joy — and sorrow. How can we handle it all?

When I heard the news of a deal to return the hostages and end the war, I shed tears of joy and relief. This is a day we have been waiting for...

11.10.2025 10

The Jewish Week

Rabbi Elie Kaunfer

How to celebrate Simchat Torah when our hearts are weighed down by grief

How are we supposed to celebrate Simchat Torah this year with a full heart? The very name of this holiday — “the joy of the Torah,” celebrating the...

23.10.2024 2

The Jewish Week

Rabbi Elie Kaunfer