No Jew Is an Island — Especially in the Faroes
As a rabbi, Niles Goldstein sought the spiritual in extreme experiences. But a trip to the Faroe Islands and a meeting with a fellow human showed how one can find spiritual comforts closer to home.
Chasing ‘The Messiah’ and Bruno Schulz's Long-Lost Novel
A restless rabbinical student in Jerusalem, Niles Elliot Goldstein, became obsessed with the art of Bruno Schulz, who was killed by the Nazis. What happened to his biggest project, ‘The Messiah’?
How Kayaking in Alaska Prepared Me To Be a Rabbi
‘Gonzo Judaism’ Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein opens up how a kayaking trip through the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge prepared him for his rabbinate — despite the sensory overload.
Rabbi With Midlife Crisis Looks for Answers
Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein sought answers about his marriage and career in the Oregon wilderness. What he found were only more questions.