Rabbi Irwin Kula
The Delusion of The Triple Package
It takes just a few hours to read “Tiger Mom” Amy Chua and her husband, fellow Yale law professor, Jed … Continue Reading
In Praise of ‘Into The Woods’ Composer Stephen Sondheim
Earlier this year, Frank Rich wrote an insightful and heartfelt piece in New York Magazine on the extraordinary American composer … Continue Reading
The Truth About Love
Americans will exchange close to $20 billion worth of flowers, jewelry, candy, stuffed-animals and cards this Valentine’s Day as an … Continue Reading
The Olympic Spirit
I am no kill-joy! I love watching the Olympics. I root and feel pride for my tribe (USA! USA!) all … Continue Reading
What’s So Special About Self-Control?
Here’s an age-old question: What’s so special about the human species? Until fairly recently, the answer for many people was … Continue Reading
Beyond the Letter of the Law
If you want to know one of the many reasons why the fastest growing religious identification in America is “None” … Continue Reading
God at the Grammys
In 2012, after much pre-show debate about the wisdom of mixing God with the Grammys, LL Cool J opened the … Continue Reading
Our Soldier Heroes and Us
The most emotionally powerful moment in President Obama’s State of the Union address was also its most morally complicated.? As … Continue Reading