On Yom HaZikaron, Chief Rabbi Dr. Warren Goldstein delivered a powerful address at the South African Zionist Federation ceremony in Johannesburg, paying tribute to Israel’s fallen soldiers, victims of terror, and the extraordinary courage of the Israeli people.

With heartfelt words, he reminds us: “Hazak ve’ematz” — be strong and courageous. These ancient words are the foundation of Jewish survival, strength, and dignity. We mourn. We stand in awe. And we recommit ourselves to the cause of unity, justice, and unwavering support for the Jewish people and the State of Israel.

Listen. Remember. Stand together.

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Speech flows from the soul. The urge to speak negatively about others often comes from a need to feel superior. That’s why the real battle isn’t against words – it’s against ego. Pirkei Avot offers a counter-force that can change your life.

In exploring this, in the context of this week’s parsha - Tazria-Metzora - Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein explains why Pirkei Avot — the foundational book of Jewish ethics — doesn’t even mention focus on the halachic prohibitions of gossip and verbal harm. Instead, it takes us to the root of the issue: the character traits that cause us to look down on others in the first place.

Drawing from profound Torah sources — including Pirkei Avot, Ramban and Vilna Gaon, — Chief Rabbi Warren Goldstein explores how the pursuit of honour, arrogance, and feelings of superiority corrode our interactions. And how acts of genuine respect are the first, most powerful step toward transforming how we treat others — and ourselves.

Listen now for a Torah approach to respect, humility, and the spirit of God in every person. #TorahEthics #JewishValues #Respect

Silence is not absence. It’s presence without intrusion. Comfort without explanation. Sometimes, the kindest thing we can do—is nothing at all.

Why does the Torah emphasize Aharon’s silence after the tragic death of his sons, Nadav and Avihu?

In this moving Parsha reflection, Chief Rabbi Dr Warren Goldstein explores the profound spiritual and emotional power of silence—what it means to hold space for pain, to lead with restraint, and to offer comfort through presence rather than words.

Drawing on Pirkei Avot, the Ba’al HaTurim, and insights from the Midrash, this video reframes how we understand grief, kindness, and our partnership with G-d in a world filled with vulnerability and loss.

Listen now and discover what it truly means to walk in G-d’s ways.

#VayidomAharon #Grief #JewishWisdom #Kindness #Empathy #TorahLeadership #RabbiGoldstein