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Avi Hoffman

Jul 21, 2024, 7:50 AM

A Torah Ethic of Political Assassinations

On Shabbat of the 14th of Tamuz 5784 (July 20, 2024, parashat Balak), I gave the following derashah at Congregation Ohr Torah in West Orange, NJ. Like my previously posted derashah, one congregant told me that this derashah also...

May 14, 2024, 8:11 AM

How to Criticize Israel Without Being an Antisemite

(Anti-Israel protestors at Columbia University. Photo: Avi Hoffman)

On Shabbat of the 3rd of Iyar 5784 (May 11, 2024), I gave the following derashah at Congregation Ohr Torah in West Orange, NJ. After I finished, one congregant told me that it seemed as though I had seen...

Oct 11, 2023, 5:22 PM

Gaza in the Bible

For the worst possible reasons, Gaza has recently been on all of our minds and news feeds. Having forcibly risen to the forefront of the collective Jewish consciousness, I thought it might be worthwhile to examine Gaza's biblical roots...

About Me

Avi Hoffman is the Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Ohr Torah and the OU-JLIC Executive Fellow at Columbia University. He is completing a Masters in Medieval Jewish History at Revel and a certificate in Mental Health Counseling at Ferkauf. Avi is an Eagle Scout and has been a Scout leader for his entire adult life, most recently serving as a Jewish Chaplain at the National Scout Jamboree. He has also been practicing, performing, and creating magic for over 15 years.

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