Brad Hirschfield
Looking Evil In the Face, Boldly and Beautifully
“If there is only one book you are going to read….” is not something I say often, and something I … Continue Reading
Derek Chauvin, Justice and Deuteronomy 16:20
Closing arguments in Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of George Floyd are unfolding as I write. The voices of … Continue Reading
Reckoning or Reconciliation? How About Both?
To impeach or not to impeach. That is the question. Or is it? Perhaps the more important question at this … Continue Reading
An Interview with Rabbi Avram Mlotek
Kohelet / Ecclesiastes 12:12 warns us that “to the making of books, there is no end,” suggesting that maybe it’s … Continue Reading
Did An Ultra Orthodox Health System Illegally Give Out Covid Vaccines?
The dangers of a victimhood mindset.
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 … Continue Reading
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, … Continue Reading
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.