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Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein is the spiritual leader of Congregation Beth Shalom in Napa Valley and the founding rabbi of the New Shul in New York City.

The hand gesture made during the Priestly Benediction on an old headstone. (evilgurl via Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
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What the Priestly Blessing teaches us about reinventing rituals for modern times

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

The Torah column is supported by a generous donation from Eve Gordon-Ramek in memory of Kenneth Gordon. NasoNumbers 4:21-7:89 The joyous holiday of Shavuot marks, in important ways, the birth […]

"Miriam Shut Out From the Camp" by James Tissot
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We are all outliers, seeking a way back to our communities

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein April 16, 2026April 16, 2026
“Moses Sees the Promised Land From Afar” by James Tissot, ca. 1900
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Moses is missing from this week’s Torah portion for a reason

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein February 25, 2026February 25, 2026
"Moses Adores God in the Burning Bush" by James Tissot, ca. 1900
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Today’s political leaders should follow Moses’ lead

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein January 8, 2026January 8, 2026
"Rebecca and Eliezer" by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, ca. 1660 — a scene from this week's Torah portion, Chayei Sarah.
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Life follows death as Abraham makes a key real estate purchase

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein November 13, 2025November 13, 2025
Death of Moses print
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Moses’ late-in-life lesson: People can change

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein September 25, 2025September 25, 2025
Jordan River
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Moses shows us how to respond to profound disappointment

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein August 7, 2025August 7, 2025
From “The Grapes of Canaan” by James Tissot, circa 1900, showing a scene from Shelach, this week's Torah portion.
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Our fears about the future can distort our perceptions and affect our actions

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein June 19, 2025June 18, 2025
"Miriam Shut Out From the Camp" by James Tissot
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Why Judaism replaced ritual purity with endless questions

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein May 1, 2025May 1, 2025
"The Golden Calf," c. 1896–1902 by James Tissot
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Let’s be real: It’s hard for people to believe in an invisible God

Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein by Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein March 13, 2025March 13, 2025

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