A powerful new video has been released on the Menorah YouTube channel, where Chief Rabbi of Dnipro, Shmuel Kaminezki, offers profound reflections on this week’s Torah portion, Pinchas, and explores an emotional and deeply human theme — tears, pain, guilt, and the path to healing.
Why do we cry? Is it loss, remorse, powerlessness, or even joy? And do our tears truly help us move forward — or do they sometimes hold us back? In this episode, Rabbi Kaminezki explains that not all tears are the same. Some bring comfort, clarity, and peace. Others become a trap, anchoring us in suffering and preventing healing. At times, we carry guilt we don’t deserve, punishing ourselves and keeping the souls of our loved ones from peace. Even Moses cried — but what he did next may hold the answer for us all.
This episode speaks to anyone who has felt overwhelmed by pain and seeks a way to move forward with strength and compassion. Watch the new release on the Menorah channel and share your reflections in the comments.
