About the Author

Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Rabbi Efrem Goldberg is the rabbi of the Boca Raton Synagogue.

A Rabbi Walks into an AA Meeting

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

And walks out with a greater connection to God.

The Chameleon Effect: Yawning, Smiling & Going on the Phone

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

We are all impacting each other. The question is how.

UFOs and Jews Living on a Different Planet

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Judaism's differing views on the possibility of life on other planets and how some Jews are living in an alternative universe.

Small Acts, Cosmic Implications

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

The camera is always on. You never know which small deed you do that can have cosmic implications.

Covid and Our Mental Health

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Now, more than ever, we need to educate ourselves about mental health issues.

Bert Smith's Scary Fall Saved His Life

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

When we fall, we can stay on the ground, wallowing in our circumstance, or we can extract its lessons and come back stronger.

The Bitter and the Sweet

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

The fact that we can taste something as bitter is an affirmation of how sweet our lives generally are.

Why are Compliments Important and Why Do We Rarely Give Them?

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

We grossly underestimate the power of our positive feedback.

Why You’ve Never Heard of This Man

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

There’s a good reason why you never heard of Yehoshua Zvi Hershkowitz.

Purim’s Lesson on How to Defeat the Enemy: Keep Calm and Carry On

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

A year ago we put on masks for Purim and haven't taken them off. Don’t panic.

Collecting Crumbs: How to Become Wealthy

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Some become wealthy by making a ton of money overnight. Others gain wealth by collecting the small, seemingly insignificant things.

The Smile Behind the Mask

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

What milk does for the body a smile does for the heart and soul.

Paying the Utility Debts for 114 Strangers

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

What drove Mike Esmond to generously pay overdue utility bills for strangers at risk of their gas and water being turned off?

Is Zoom a Window or a Mirror?

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Plastic surgery for the soul.

Seeing 20/20, Even In 2020

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Hanukkah teaches us how to see beyond the surface.

The Pandemic, Anxiety, and the Jewish Home

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Harvard researchers found that children who do this have lower risks of mental illness.

This Scares Me More Than Antisemitism

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

The statistical threat of antisemitism pales in comparison to the damage we are doing to ourselves that is spurring the disappearance of our people.

Why Were Comments Disabled on My Last Article?

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

We can disagree vehemently and vote differently, but we cannot turn differences into divisiveness, or dialogue into bullying, vitriol, and demeaning language.

As a Rabbi, I Won't Tell You How to Vote

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

And neither should anyone else.

Talking to Ben Shapiro without Discussing Politics

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

How not to let the election ruin your friendships with those you vehemently disagree with.

The Joy of Admitting We Don't Know

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Humility, nuance and admitting we don’t know are not signs of weakness, but strength.

The Right to be Forgotten

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Erasing your actions is a lot harder than deleting an internet post. Here's what it takes.

Helpful Things We Can Do Instead of Corona Shaming

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

When looking out at the world, make sure to clean your windows first.

How One Small Brave Act Saved Thousands of Lives

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Becky overcame her fear and was the last of 60,000 people tested, at the very last blood drive. She was a perfect match.

The Bad Habit We All Need to Eliminate

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

This is the time we need to work on judging fairly and accurately.

Pandemic of Hate

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

We can either choose to divide or connect. Dividers spew hate, connectors share love.

The End of Anti-Semitism

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

We need to stand up and speak out.

Outrage Without Rage

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

What stimulates positive change, and drives people to pursue justice, equality, goodness, and truth is not anger or rage, but outrage.

My Jewish Privilege

by Rabbi Efrem Goldberg

Privilege is not a luxury, it’s a legacy; it isn’t a free pass, it is a weighty responsibility. Privilege shouldn’t breed entitlement, it should demand exceptional behavior.