The art of empathy - Parshat Shemini

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