Venue: Young Israel of Oceanside Young Israel of Oceanside

Parsha:

Chukat 

Collections: R' Jonathan Muskat Drashot

Description

This drasha highlights Miriam as a model of quiet, relational leadership that builds true resilience. Unlike bold, public figures, Miriam leads through presence, care, and connection - watching over Moshe, inspiring faith at the sea, and advocating for human relationships within leadership. Her legacy becomes clear only after her death, when both the nation's water and Moshe’s emotional grounding disappear. In a time when trust in leadership is low, Miriam teaches that resilience - national and personal - comes not from power, but from compassion and being present for others, especially in times of crisis.