
Hold Dualities Together, Longform, Spirituality & Faith, This Week In Wisdom, Uncategorized, Wisdom Daily News, Wisdom Warehouse |
January 08, 2021
We The People…
Written by Rabbi Irwin Kula, on FaceBook, on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 The civil war has begun…and those of us who have taught systems theory and epistemological and cultural pluralism, who understand reaction-formation, splitting and projection, who see ourselves as morally and psychologically evolved, who are part of the 10% for whom Covid was a serious disturbance but who also benefited financially in this period, for whom even this experience Wednesday at the capitol makes no immediate difference, need to think very seriously about how we contributed to what is going on......
Continue Reading

Longform, Longform, News & Politics, Spirituality & Faith, Uncategorized, Wisdom Daily News, Wisdom Warehouse |
December 15, 2020
Writing, Thinking and Talking about Tragedy: A Conversation with Beth Kissileff
I sat down recently with Beth Kissileff, a TWD contributor who has a new book out — one reflecting how different people in Pittsburgh have processed, and continue to process the shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue building, which occurred a little more than 2 years ago. Our conversation was about “more” than one terrible event, as you will see. It’s not simple to write, think, or talk about tragedy, but this was an attempt to do just that. We do not only, or even primarily, look back. Instead, I hope......
Continue Reading

Breaking False Dichotomies, Longform, Longform, News & Politics, This Week In Wisdom, Uncategorized, Uncategorized, Wisdom Daily News |
December 03, 2020
The Acceptance of Oklahoma’s Day of Prayer and Fasting — Warts and All
By decree of Gov. Kevin Stitt, Oklahoma is observing today, Thursday, December 3rd, as a day of prayer and fasting, asking God “To heal those who are sick, comfort those who are hurting and provide renewed strength and wisdom to all who are managing the effects of COVID-19.” I applaud the Governor, most of his decree, and all those who would join him in prayer and fasting, even, or especially if they don’t believe in God. Yes, I am applauding the state-sponsored establishment of a religious day, even though I believe in......
Continue Reading

Art & Culture, Longform, Longform, This Week In Wisdom, Uncategorized |
November 24, 2020
Thanksgiving, Klezmer and The Ethics of Appropriation
The rise of Klezmer has many reasons, and they differ amongst other things, not only by identity but by geography....
Continue Reading

Art & Culture, Compassion and Empathy, Longform, Longform, News & Politics, This Week In Wisdom, Uncategorized, Wisdom Daily News, Wisdom Warehouse |
November 10, 2020
Facts, Accuracy and Truth
Factual or not, it is a beautiful story...
Continue Reading

Thinking out loud about the dead, especially in a time of so much death, is scary...
Continue Reading
...
Continue Reading

Historic Profiles, Uncategorized |
August 30, 2017
The French Postman Who Built A Palace He Saw In His Dreams
Ferdinand Cheval found a peculiar rock and used it to build a castle that he'd seen in his dreams years ten years earlier....
Continue Reading

Art & Culture, Uncategorized |
June 21, 2017
Embodying Soul: Musical Instruments and How They Inspire Us
A piano can act as a social magnet, drawing people together to make music in a rather old-fashioned way. A large musical instrument that also functions as a piece of furniture, and a de facto gathering spot, a piano offers music that can have the ability to cheer, rouse, soothe, and touch the emotions of those within hearing range....
Continue Reading