My father of blessed memory did love to write. His handwriting was elegant, precise, and unique. I know it well.…
Month: September 2019
Teshuvah: A Practical Introduction
Teshuvah. Reflection. Repentance. Return. Repair. Because: people. Can’t live with them. Can’t live without them. Even the best community has…
Foucault on Mass Incarceration
Michel Foucault (1926-1984), French philosopher and historian. Sure, we all cite him, but have we read his work lately? And…
Havdalah Before an Extraordinary Week
Havdalah. A ritual that marks the end of Shabbat. The liturgy is simple. We bless you, God, hamavdil ben kodesh…
Pluralism: Does it Deserve the Death Penalty?
Religious Pluralism. Let’s say you’re an advocate. Because traditions develop all over the world. Different rituals, liturgies, and customs awaken different parts of the…