Using the Holidays to Re-evaluate Priorities
Our stores and streets seem transformed: has the population suddenly doubled or has the clock suddenly switched to some kind … Continue Reading
Spirituality & Faith
Is Chanukah Becoming Too Commercialized?
I was invited to appear alongside Rabbi Shmuley Boteach on Fox News’ show, Spirited Debate, to discuss the commercialization of … Continue Reading
When It Comes to Holiday Greetings, Assume the Best
Back in 2009, Gap released one of my favorite holiday commercials. It featured a group of happy, sweater-wearing, scarf-clad people … Continue Reading
Chanukah Wants You!
Do you find yourself longing for greater peace, and a bit more light, in what often feels like an increasingly … Continue Reading
Is Any Holy Book Worth $100,000?
If you suddenly had an extra $100,000, what would you do with it? Would you pay off outstanding debts for … Continue Reading
The Starbucks Cup: It’s About Conversation
To paraphrase a famous statement, nonsense is nonsense, but the reaction to nonsense is worth looking at. What was at … Continue Reading
Stolen Wisdom, Shattered Trust
I was raised by two teachers. My parents taught me to respect and trust authority; to question with appreciation and … Continue Reading
Whether Scientific or Religious (or Both), We’re All Human
The Pew Research Center has released a new study about how religion affects Americans’ views on science, and there are … Continue Reading
What ‘Nones’ Know About Religion: There’s No Perfect Recipe
What’s the fastest growing category of religious affiliation in the U.S.? If you answered, “None,” you’re right. No, that doesn’t … Continue Reading
Praying Into the Void for a Connection
A fascinating “missed connection” ad on Craigslist from a man seeking a woman he hasn’t seen in four decades got … Continue Reading