Tragic Optimism: Parshat Acharei Mot - Kedoshim 2026 April 24

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Name/Title

Tragic Optimism: Parshat Acharei Mot - Kedoshim 2026 April 24

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rdi-2026.04.24

Scope and Content

Rachel Goldberg-Polin's story of encountering the phrase "tragic optimism," learning it came from Viktor Frankl and also knowing that Hersh had quoted Frankl -- "He who has a why to live for can bear any how." This double parsha after the death of Aaron's sons, is about how to continue. Laws for holiness. Not skipping the grief, but being in it and holy anyway. After grief, life. After death, holiness.

Category

Shabbat sermons

Archive Details

Creator

Ingber, David

Primary Language

English, Hebrew

Archive Items Details

Date(s) of Creation

Apr 24, 2026

Subjects

Parshat Acharei Mot, Parshat Kedoshim, Holiness, Grief, Love, Hostages, Nadav (Biblical figure), Avihu (Biblical figure), Hasidism

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Person or Organization

Goldberg-Polin, Rachel, Goldberg-Polin, Hersh, 2000-2024, Frankl, Viktor E. (Viktor Emil), 1905-1997, Alter, Judah Aryeh Leib (Sfas Emes), 1847-1905

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Click here to watch, Read the Substack essay version

Copyright

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© 2026 David Ingber. Non-commercial use permitted, with attribution. All other rights reserved.