How are people coping in Israel?

Shabbat Shalom!

This week in Parshat Shemini, we encounter one of the most heartbreaking and powerful moments in the Torah—when Aaron loses his two sons at the height of spiritual celebration.

Why does Aaron respond with silence? What can we learn from his stillness in the face of overwhelming pain? And how does this ancient story echo in the modern tragedies we face today—from the Holocaust to the events of October 7th?

Join us as we reflect on Aaron’s silent strength, the faith required to endure, and how we can find meaning in sorrow. Through the lens of Torah and the wisdom of our sages, we discover that sometimes, silence speaks the loudest.

Watch now and uncover the profound lessons of Parshat Shemini!

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