Before We Speak Out About Vegas, We Need To Feel Its Pain
So often, our instinct is to act to change things when tragedy occurs. But if we want the change to be real, and effective, we must first deeply feel the reason we want that change.
So often, our instinct is to act to change things when tragedy occurs. But if we want the change to be real, and effective, we must first deeply feel the reason we want that change.
Gun violence has become so common that the shock value has lessened.
The kneeling debate has become so polarizing that it is almost impossible to find something within it that can unify us as a nation. But we must try.
It is part of our religious duties to remain involved and helpful in real world problems.
An experiment to find spiritual enlightenment takes a twist.
James Baldwin understood that the fate of America is directly linked to that of its black citizens. Protesting inequality is one way to help ensure a better future for all of us.
We improve by keeping sight of our ideals and being realistic and accepting of our limitations.
As Rabbi Kook illustrated, there is always a way of exerting some sort of control, even when the world feels out-of-control.