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David-Seth Kirshner

David-Seth Kirshner is the rabbi of Temple Emanu-El, a Conservative synagogue in Closter, New Jersey, and a fellow at the Hartman Institute

February 11, 2013
1:55 pm

Hartman: Courage above all

I was blessed in my life to have learned from Rabbi Hartman on multiple occasions and in varied settings; through his books and sitting at his feet. He shaped......

July 31, 2012
9:55 am

From shuls to locker rooms, stop the silent accomplices

My oldest brother Gabriel committed suicide. He was 36 years young and had his whole life ahead of him. Instead of living it, he poisoned himself with carbon monoxide......

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July 19, 2012
2:57 pm

Leaving Israel

On Sunday morning, after spending the bulk of our summer in Israel, I am going to board an airplane holding my wife’s hand with our kids in tow, and......

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July 8, 2012
10:09 pm

Celebrate the 17th of Tammuz

I ate breakfast today, on the (postponed) fast of the 17th of Tammuz. If you could see my waistline, that would not surprise you. And those that know me......

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